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Admissions Office Intern - EPSIP

Employer
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Location
55 Lake Ave North

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Administrative Jobs
Institutional & Business Affairs, Admissions & Enrollment
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Overview

NOTE:

 

**IMPORTANT: Your application will not be considered without an essay**

 

Complete the online application and include a short essay either in the "resume" field (the resume and essay should be uploaded as one document) or uploaded as a cover letter on your profile. Essay topic is listed below (Please include within your essay, examples from personal experience, observation, research, and or scholarship. The essay should be succinct and be your original work. It should also reflect an excellent command of English grammar, style and syntax. Maximum length 200 words.): 

Please write a short essay on ONE of these three topics:

  • What does it mean to you to be effective in an environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion?
  • In what ways has diversity, equity and inclusion shown up in your commitment to service at the national, regional, local, and/or institutional levels?
  • In what ways have you integrated diversity, equity and inclusion as part of your professional and personal development? And how have these engagements informed your approach to being a better scholar and professional?
  • This internship program will begin Monday June 6th and will end Friday, August 12th. The pay is $16/hour and the position is expected to be full-time over those 10 weeks. This will be an onsite internship. 

    About Emerging Professionals Summer Internship Program (EPSIP) at UMass Chan Medical School

    The Emerging Professionals Summer Internship Program (EPSIP) is a paid internship experience for talented college students.  Individuals historically underrepresented in STEM, health science and medicine are strongly encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to students that identify from one of the following underrepresented groups in STEM, health science and medicine:  Black/African Americans, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islanders, individuals with a disability or the first in their family to attend college, are also strongly encourage to apply.

     

    Participants in the EPSIP program benefit from:

    • a 10 week, paid summer business internship at UMMS with an administrative focus
    • a unique opportunity to be guided and mentored for the world of business in academic medicine
    • professional development series of lectures, networking, mentoring, resume and job search preparation, and more
    • an opportunity to discover their passions and interests and discern which career path is best for you

     

    General Summary of Position

    Under general supervision of the Director of designee, the Admissions Intern performs a variety of duties in support of the Office of Admissions. The Admissions Intern will be responsible for supporting summer programs, admissions processes, and support of admissions staff. The intern will be exposed to opportunities in higher education that support diversity initiatives, recruitment of prospective applicants, and support students.

    Responsibilities

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

      • Assists in logistics coordination for summer programs (e.g. Summer Enrichment Program, BaccMD Summer Clinical Immersion Experience, Scribe Fellowship Program)
      • Dispenses pertinent information and direction to students, staff, and visitors
      • Establishes, maintains, and ensures proper use of confidential files, which may include student records
      • Performs a wide variety of work, including scheduling, database management, word processing, proofreading, filing, recording information, administering tests, and updating website
      • Compiles, develops, and designs reports, handbooks, newsletters, and special projects from a variety of sources
      • Assists with participant and programs evaluations 

      REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

      • Candidates pursuing bachelor’s degree or recent graduates
      • Related experience preferred
      • Must be reliable and able to set consistent work hours
      • Ability to use standard office tools and software (MS-Office)

       

      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

      • Perform a variety of administrative work involving use of independent judgment, accuracy, speed, and confidentiality
      • Proficiently operate and maintain office equipment
      • Perform work without continuous supervision and coordinate the work of others
      • Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
      • Ability to work in a team and meet performance deadlines in a dynamic environment
      • Excellent oral and written communication skills
      • Strong interpersonal skills required to interact with all organizational levels; demonstrated ability to work appropriately with confidential information
      • Demonstrates the ability to utilizes independent judgment, assess priorities, and operate in a flexible manner in order to meet the dynamic needs of the department
      • Demonstrates excellent organizational, analytical and time management skills
      • Demonstrates proficiency with software applications including, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Project and Visio

       

     

    Organization

    Realize Your Opportunities – A Career at UMASS Medical School

    Inside Workings at UMASS Medical School

    The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), the Commonwealth's only public medical school, is proud of our role in serving the people of Massachusetts. Although, its the inside workings of UMMS that makes the difference.

    Mission and Culture

    • We’re serious about our mission and about our people. 
    • Real World Impact - Our people get excited about our mission of real-world impact in health sciences education, research and public service.
    • International Prominence and New Opportunities - As this institution has grown to national – and international – prominence, we’ve found new opportunities to train tomorrow’s physicians, nurses and scientists,  discover causes of and cures for disease and help improve the quality of health care.
    • Deep Commitment - With our clinical partner, UMass Memorial Health Care, and our other teaching affiliates, we share a deep commitment to national distinction in patient care.
    • Valued Partnerships – UMMS partners with Commonwealth Medicine, the health care consulting arm of UMMS. Also, UMMS partners with MassBiologics in scientific collaborations, technology management and creating partnerships for the development of products for the benefit of patients.  These valued partnerships help us to provide services and programs to help meet our needs at UMMS and the public.
    • Proud Contributors - People at UMMS enjoy the feeling of going to work every day knowing what they do is truly important and worthwhile.
    • Complementary and Inseparable - These varied parts of our mission and culture are complementary and inseparable.                 

    Careers

    UMMS, the state’s first and only public academic health sciences center, educates physicians, scientists and advanced practice nurses to heal, discover, teach and care, with compassion.  UMMS is a world-class institution with opportunities to match. 

    Competitive Compensation – UMMS offers salaries that are competitive with Worcester-area employers. When combined with our generous benefits, perks, and paid time off, many job seekers are surprised to find a total rewards package that matches or exceeds their current situation.

    Targeted Hiring Process – At UMMS, there are actually multiple hiring processes for different segments of our workforce.  In nearly all cases, UMMS hiring process is decentralized, with qualified candidates screened and referred to an academic officer or manager with hiring authority.

    24/7 Access to Employment Opportunities – iCIMS is our online job search and application system.  iCIMS is available 24/7 to provide you with a convenient and up-to-date view of the available employment opportunities across our campuses. Updates are made daily and include all faculty and non-faculty position listings from every school and department within the UMMS. When you identify a position you are interested in and qualified for, apply online. New opportunities become available frequently so it pays to check back often!

    Benefits

    With outstanding benefits, competitive pay, extensive learning opportunities, and a stimulating and attractive work environment, UMMS may be exactly the employer you’ve been looking for.

    • Superior Benefits - UMMS offers a wide range of benefits and perks that invite comparison with the best employers in the Worcester area – and with academic institutions anywhere. UMMS provides superior medical and dental coverage for you and your family, fully funded retirement plans, generous time off, a Tuition Assistance Plan – and much more.

    • People Centered - UMMS is an employer, but it is also a community. Its comprehensive medical and dental benefits, retirement plans, and even paid holidays reflect an institution built around people, with a deep respect for their differences and needs.

    • Commitment to Healthy Living - UMMS provides resources to help you balance work and life and encourages healthy living through great programs and discounts for fitness, physical activity, weight management, nutritional counseling and general wellness available through our health insurance plans.

    • Breadth of Offerings - Above all, the breadth of UMMS offerings set the School apart and makes it an environment favored by all sorts of smart, career-savvy people.

    Apply for a Job

    As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

    Online - To view all job opportunities and apply online, visit www.umassmed.edu/hr and click on the “Careers” tab.

    Start Now and Realize Your Opportunities!

    A History of Making Vital Improvements - UMASS Medical School Milestones

    1962: Legislation establishes University of Massachusetts Medical School
    1970: First medical students begin classes in Shaw Building
    1974: First class graduates 16 MDs
    1979: PhD program begins
    1986: Graduate School of Nursing opens
    1986: PhD program becomes Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
    1994: Graduate School of Nursing initiates PhD program
    1998: UMass Clinical System and Memorial Health Care merge to form UMass Memorial Health Care
    2001: Lazare Research Building opens
    2002: Campus Modernization begins on the University Campus
    2004: Graduate Entry Pathway Program established at the Graduate School of Nursing
    2005: PhD Program in Clinical & Population Health Research established at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
    2005: Massachusetts Biologic Laboratories opens new manufacturing and filling facility in Mattapan
    2006: Craig Mello, PhD, Blais University Chair in Molecular Medicine and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is awarded the Medical School's first Nobel Prize. Dr. Mello shared the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Andrew Fire, PhD, of Stanford University, for their discoveries related to RNA interference.
    2007: Michael F. Collins, MD, is named chancellor and Terence R. Flotte, MD, is named dean of the School of Medicine.  
    2009: Groundbreaking for the Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility slated for completion in 2012.
    2010: Ambulatory Care Center opens
    2012: The Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility, completed and opens

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