LSA OPPORTUNITY HUB EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT INTERN

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Who We Are:

The LSA Opportunity Hub is a transformative career exploration center that helps students connect their liberal arts and sciences education to their aspirations and professional paths. Hub Interns play a crucial role in our office, as they're responsible for daily operations and ambitious projects that drive forward our mission and strategic plan. They exemplify our commitment to closing the opportunity gap through paid internships and support the cultivation of a diverse workforce. The perspectives of Hub Interns are integral to our ability to promote access and equity in career pursuits.

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT INTERN

Employer Engagement Research (35%)

• Conduct employer and alum research to support the development of the Hub’s Industry Portfolios and to identify new internship and professional opportunities for LSA students

• Research & present best practices in current industries, job shadowing, and other short-term opportunities (experiential learning, career treks, etc.)

• Synthesize industry, function, and employer trending data to present to the Employer Engagement (EE) team and Hub staff in monthly written reports

• Maintain EE event data dashboard (currently in Google Sheets) for functionality, and present data statements and summaries upon request

Communications (20%)

• Support the EE Team in developing regular communication for internal and external audiences, including student, alum, and employer outreach.

• Assist with writing targeted student communication to promote Hub opportunities and engagements

• Assist with plans for reaching ideal candidates for positions, increasing applications, and increasing attendance at employer events

Event Support (10%)

• Support Hub events that involve employers, along with attending and supporting employer info sessions and recruiting events, as needed

• Curate stewardship materials by creating LinkedIn recap posts, student follow-up emails, and create post-engagement one-pagers

Navigation Services Delivery (30%)

• Hospitality: Triage guests at the Navigation Desk and create a welcoming atmosphere for all LSA Building & Hub guests

• Ambassadorship: Provide information and resources to LSA departments and units, current and prospective students, alums, and employers via assistance with Hub events

• Data Collection: Deliver service evaluation assessment to students and document Hub guest engagement to inform Hub programming improvements

Intern Program Administrative Work (5%)

• Attend Intern Cohort meetings and professional development sessions; fulfill job trainings

• Complete Goal-Setting and Performance Reflection

• Identify and execute individual professional development

• Support Hub Outreach via staffing at tabling events, support development of social media content, etc.

Who You Are:

Someone who:

• Will be a current U-M student in the 26-27 academic year

• Has experience or has demonstrated commitment to serving the diverse interests and backgrounds of LSA students

• Has an awareness of resources that contribute to LSA student success (advising units, mentorship programming, organizations that facilitate connections to internships, etc)

• Has experience working or demonstrates a desire to work in collaborative environments, where communication and adaptability are essential to being an active team member

• Demonstrate a strong desire to learn and grow, even if you don't meet every requirement

Requirements for Employment: 

If hired, you will be required to:

• provide evidence of authorization to work in the United States.

• complete a mandatory self-guided virtual training during August 2026. 

• attend a mandatory on-campus training the week of August 24, 2026.

• attend weekly intern training sessions on Tuesdays from 4-6pm.

• attend the annual Intern Program Celebration in April 2027.

• work 12-15 hours per week, mainly during Hub business hours (M-F, 8am-5pm ET)

• complete the Work & Development Planning Process and conduct regular performance check-ins with your supervisor.

• complete professional development activities.

• maintain “Good Academic Standing” according to the university’s most recent record.

Role-Specific Required Qualifications

• Strong interest in learning more about the job market and various industries, and how that affects opportunities for students

• Knowledge and experience with data collection, cleaning, and/or management

• Previous experience with gathering and presenting research

• Previous experience with event planning and organization