Purpose of the Position:

Responsible for providing programmatic support across the organization to enable better strategic impact. As a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team, the Intern will assist in:

• Supporting key strategic decision making, process improvement, and insight within UMA
• Creating a unified and integrated view of DEI related data aligned with main institutional objectives.
• Improving internal/external DEI marketing initiatives

This role reports to the AVP, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus. 

• • Anticipated starting rate of $22.00/hr.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with research, planning, and implementation of strategic DEI initiatives by supporting the analysis of data, streamlining processes, and generating reports
• Support programming, administration, and operations for the DEI department
• Research best practices on DEI and employee engagement to help inform strategy and initiatives
• Provide recommendations on resources for building and retaining diverse talent
• Conduct analysis of existing processes and suggest ways to improve UMA's diverse workforce
• Assist with employee engagement activities including supporting UMA's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and DEI Council
• Assemble and summarize data, present findings, and provide decision-making support.

Support Institutional Initiatives:

• Keep current on institutional goals, objectives, and progress
• Participate fully in support of change initiatives that impact the organization.

Compliance:

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalates any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Work Experience, Skills & Abilities:

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified candidates will be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in a Social Science related discipline
• Analytical thinker with proven ability to solve complex problems
• Strong project management skills
• Highly detail-oriented and able to work autonomously
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to learn new things and drive operational outcomes
• Able to professionally communicate in verbal and written English
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Skype and Microsoft Teams
• Able to support a diverse and inclusive work environment

Preferred Requirements:

• Academic or professional experience developing statistical models or forecasts in R, SAS, or SPSS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically an ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with senior management
• Experience creating dashboards in Power BI, Qlik, or Tableau.
• Experience or interest in the Education or Education Management industries.

Working Environment:

• Must be able to work remotely
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Requires long periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer

OUR VALUES

Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody. 

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.

CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES

We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.

COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS

We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.

PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE

We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.

HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY

Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.

WORK AS ONE

We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts.

Acknowledgement

This job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position. It may not include every job responsibility. Job duties may fluctuate based on needs of the business. UMA reserves the right to revise the job or require that additional or different tasks be performed.

I have read and understand all the responsibilities and accountabilities in my job description. This job description is a tool used by me and management to help assess, evaluate and provide guidelines and expectations for the position named herein. I understand that it is not a contract and it does not constitute any guarantee of future employment. 

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