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PROGRAM COORDINATOR - 

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ABOUT RISA:

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RISA is the powerhouse of student organizations at Texas Tech striving to become the most disruptive and innovative student organization in the United States.

 

Through its innovative corporate-like organization structure, RISA provides unique resume-boosting opportunities in operational and projects committees, training in information/cyber security, certification study groups, and other exclusive career development events.

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RISA prides in its 230+ members'​ diverse academic backgrounds, representing 44 areas of study in all 3 degree programs (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral) throughout the university. From Computer Engineering to Agricultural Economics students, RISA provides both technical and non-technical opportunities to all 40,000 students of Texas Tech including both STEM and non-STEM undergraduate and graduate students.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

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RISA is currently looking for a program coordinator who will be overseeing a new internship program launching in Fall 2018. Details of the specific program will be discussed during the interview:

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  • Oversee and manage the program to ensure that it creates a direct resume-boosting opportunity to the interns

  • Periodically check in with interns and follow the internship program timeline to ensure that all objectives are met 

  • Set and meet specific learning and professional-development goals for the interns

  • Use the program as an avenue for the interns to experience a corporate-like internship program and raise awareness of RISA to a larger audience 

  • Report to Chief Executive Officer with periodic updates

  • Report to VP of Internal Audit with periodic progress

  • Reference: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-run-an-awesome-internship-program-2010-4#the-best-indicators-of-a-successful-internship-program-9

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QUALIFICATIONS:

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  • Must be able to understand the mission and vision of RISA

  • Must be transparent, honest, and organized in all the work and communication

  • Must be capable of managing a large group 

  • Must have held a summer internship position 

  • Leadership experience is a big plus

  • Outstanding professionalism

  • Attention to detail

  • Outgoing personality

  • Excellent presentation skills

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DISCLAIMER:

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RISA is a student organization of Texas Tech University. All positions, including leadership positions, are not paid.

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