Job Description

Description

Title: Transfer Virginia Research and Policy Intern State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec II Hiring Range: $15.00 an hour Pay Band: UG Agency: State Council of Higher Educ Location: St Council of Higher Education Agency Website: www.schev.edu Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Overview Transfer Virginia is a state-level initiative focused on providing transparency and access for two- to four-year transfer students. This is a diversified initiative that touches on all aspects of the educational pipeline that requires continuous review of policy, institutional practices, and research to ensure success of this initiative. We are seeking a junior or senior year college student enrolled or interested in government relations, public administration, or public policy and is a Virginia resident and/or attending a Virginia higher education institution. The decision whether the position will be fully remote or a hybrid combination of remote and in-person work will be made in collaboration with the selected intern. About the Position The intern will take their skills learned in the classroom to assist Transfer Virginia Team staff. You will learn how to conduct research, analyze policy, and we will expose you to the implementation of Transfer Virginia policies and best practices in the areas of areas of transfer, dual enrollment, and analysis of college enrollment trends. Duties With assistance/guidance from the Transfer Virginia Team staff, the intern will: • Analyze the progress of Transfer Virginia using establish metrics. • Conduct research and analyze data on student transfer. • Work with the Transfer Virginia team to develop and implement a survey for college advisors to assess application of Transfer Virginia initiatives in practice. • Facilitate an outreach plan for high school counselors on Transfer Virginia and its application to dual enrollment. • Assist the Transfer Virginia Team with administrative duties. • Review Transfer Virginia materials and provide feedback from a student perspective. • As available, participate in SCHEV staff activities such as monthly SCHEV Talks, staff meetings, and other office events. Minimum Qualifications • Junior or Senior year college student enrolled in a program or interested in government relations, public administration, or public policy and is enrolled at a Virginia higher education institution. • Excellent written communication and strong editing skills. • Excellent computer skills • Shows initiative and an eagerness to learn new tasks. • Strong analytical skills and experience conducting research is a plus. Additional Considerations n/a Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Special Requirements The expected time commitment is 10 to 20 hours per week from November 2023 to June 2024, with at least half the hours occurring between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. The Commonwealth of Virginia limits wage workers to a maximum of 1500 working hours in a 12-month period from May 1 to April 30. The number of hours per week, days of the week, start and end dates and whether the position is fully remote or hybrid remote/in-person will be negotiated with the selected intern prior to start. No benefits are associated with this wage position. SCHEV offices are located in Richmond, VA, but the selected intern will negotiate whether the position is fully remote or hybrid remote/in-person. Instructions to Applicants Cover letter and resume are required. Applicants will apply using the Commonwealth of Virginia Recruitment Management System (RMS): https://www.jobs.virginia.gov Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. If applying through RMS, applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and/or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. The RMS website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. About the Organization The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the Commonwealth's coordinating body for higher education. SCHEV was established by the Governor and General Assembly in 1956. Then as now, our mission, which is outlined in the Code of Virginia, is "to advocate and promote the development and operation of an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive, and coordinated system of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.The Council shall also seek to facilitate collaboration among institutions of higher education that will enhance quality and create operational efficiencies and shall work with institutions of higher education and their boards on board development.” SCHEV serves as a catalyst to promote greater access, quality, affordability, and accountability throughout the system. SCHEV aspires to be a great place to work. As leaders and employees of the Commonwealth and SCHEV, we abide by the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct for Employees and related policies and procedures as a starting place. Beyond that, SCHEV values honesty, quality, diversity, inclusion, growth-orientation, personal well-being, equity, transparency, and accountability. More information is available here: https://schev.edu/index/agency-info/agency-overview Other Information SCHEV is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer. SCHEV is an Executive Level Branch agency. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Veterans, people with disabilities, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Contact Information Name: Taris Harmon Phone: 804-225-2532 Email: taris.harmon@dhrm.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.