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Job Description:
The Internship Programs Student Assistant supports the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of student-focused talent development initiatives across Cal Poly Partners. This position plays a key role in developing a comprehensive internship program that aligns with Cal Poly's Learn by Doing philosophy while creating meaningful professional development experiences for students.
Working closely with Human Resources, department leaders, students and other stakeholders, the Student Assistant will conduct research, gather student feedback, develop program resources, and assist in developing tools to track program outcomes.
This position provides hands-on experience in talent development, program management, organizational development, human resources, program assessment, and higher education administration.
Why Join Cal Poly Partners?
This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape a new internship experience that will impact future Cal Poly students while supporting the organization's talent pipeline strategy. Through Cal Poly's Learn by Doing philosophy, the Student Assistant will gain hands-on experience designing programs, engaging stakeholders, analyzing data, and implementing initiatives that support student success, organizational development, and workforce readiness.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Internship Program Development
Assist in the design and implementation of a comprehensive Cal Poly Partners Internship Program by:
Researching internship models and best practices from universities, auxiliary organizations, foundations, and private-sector employers.
Meeting with identified stakeholders and documenting existing student positions.
Conducting environmental scans and benchmarking analyses.
Becoming familiar with NACE Career Readiness Competencies.
Becoming familiar with Cal Poly Partners Culture descriptors.
Identifying opportunities to expand experiential learning across departments.
Assisting with the creation of internship program goals, standards, and success measures.
Supporting the development of internship program policies, procedures, and resources.
Collaborating with departments to identify internship opportunities and learning experiences.
Deliverables May Include:
Internship Program Framework
Program Guidelines
Internship Toolkit
Supervisor Resources
Program Assessment Reports
Student Experience Research and Assessment
Gather and analyze information to ensure the internship program reflects student needs and expectations.
Responsibilities include:
Conducting surveys and focus groups.
Interviewing student employees and interns.
Collecting and organizing feedback from students and supervisors.
Identifying barriers and opportunities related to student participation.
Analyzing data and summarizing findings.
Preparing recommendations for program improvements.
Deliverables May Include:
Student Experience Assessment Reports
Needs Assessments
Survey Summaries
Recommendations for Program Enhancements
Resource Development
Develop tools and resources that support departments hosting interns and students.
Responsibilities include:
Drafting internship position descriptions.
Developing learning agreement templates.
Assisting with evaluation and feedback forms.
Creating onboarding materials.
Supporting development of intern handbooks and guides.
Creating project planning tools for supervisors and interns.
Deliverables May Include:
Supervisor Toolkit
Internship Handbook
Learning Objectives Templates
Evaluation Forms
Onboarding Resources
Learning Outcomes
Through this position, the student will gain practical experience in:
Talent development and workforce planning
Program design and implementation
Human resources operations
Organizational development
Survey design and data analysis
Professional communication
Stakeholder engagement
Project management
Assessment and reporting
Leadership development
Minimum…