Presidential Intern

Presidential Internship Program

The Presidential Internship Program is NSU's premierwork-based learning program. It has been in existence for over 10years, designed to equip students to have substantial experiencesunder the mentorship of supportive campus leaders. Studentsapplying for the program should be

• Students with a 3.0 or higher .

• Students who submit a stellar resume and application.

• Students who interview for the opportunity.

• Students who will be ready to be their Spartan Best for theUniversity!

The Presidential Internship Program is a very competitive programas only 10-15 students are selected to participate . Over 100individuals have successfully participated in this program and werepositioned for other experiences as a result.

Interns must be full-time students

Students can work in a variety of locations including but notlimited to

• + Office of the President,

• + Office of the Provost andVice President for AcademicAffairs,

• + Vice President for Finance and Administration

• + Vice President for Student Affairs,

• + Vice President for University Advancement

• + Athletics

• + and more.

The Presidential Internship Program provides valuableadministrative experience for the students, teaches them valuablejob-related skills, helps them establish relationships withUniversity leaders and earn money to support their academicpursuits. The program also supports Professional Development, so 3hours to 5 hours will be dedicated to your professional/careerdevelopment.

• Students selected as an intern can expect to receive

• Feedback on their performance, utilization of tools, and/orfeedback on a project that helps students enhance his or herworkplace skills.

• Resources - i.e. Linkedin Learning, Career Assessments, andaccess to our State-wide Internship Prep tools. These resourceshelp interns to navigate the career search process.

Wage employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked are limited to working 1500 hours per year and can only work amaximum of 29 hours a week. Work hours must be counted on the basisof the twelve-month period beginning May 1 of each year and April30 of the following year. Wage employees in all agencies (allbranches of government) are limited to working no more than 1500hours during each twelve-month period of May 1-April 30. Should youwork 1500 hours prior to April 30, your services will be terminatedimmediately. You will not be eligible for employment again untilMay 1. It is the responsibility of the employee and supervisor, aswell as the Office of Human Resources, to monitor these hours toensure compliance to policy. Wage employees may not earn leave nordo they have access to the Grievance Procedure process. They arenot covered by the provision of the Virginia Personnel Act and arenot entitled to the benefits afforded employees occupyingclassified positions.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on allcandidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration.The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon thetype of position for which you have been identified as a finalistand may include criminal history, including sexual offenderregistry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving)records, license verification, and credit report reviews. Theresults of background checks are made available to Universityemploying officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign anAuthorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizesForm I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility foretemployment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone:

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we areencouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through theCommonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for thisopportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate ofDisability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselorwithin the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services(DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired(DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questionsand submit their disability documentation, if applicable, toDARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need toget a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARSat , or DBVI at .

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated torecruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diversework force.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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