Diversity & Inclusion Summer Undergraduate Internship Program

About the Undergraduate Internship

Description

The Undergraduate Internship Program at Seton Family of Hospitals is designed to provide an on-the-job opportunity to gain “real world” work experience in a career-related professional internship.

Structure

Undergraduate Interns will spend six weeks in a hospital or network office. The Intern will develop leadership and management skills through various projects from the manager/preceptor. In addition, the Intern may attend leadership and department meetings with the administrators of each hospital.

Objective

Seton Family of Hospitals objective is to provide a learning environment where undergraduates with two years of college education can develop the skills and competencies necessary to grow into successful leaders and potential Seton associates.

Application Requirements and Timeline

Application Requirements

• Resume
• One Letter of Recommendation (academic)
• Official College Transcript
• Online Application

Application Timeline

• February 25, 2008: Candidate Application opens
• April 11 , 2008: Application process closes
• April 14 to April 25, 2008: Interviews and intern screening
• April 25, 2008: Selection Announcement
• June 9, 2008: Summer Start Date

Intern Qualifications*

• Full-time student with a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Must have completed sophomore year to be eligible
• Student’s field of study should be aligned with intern position
• Student must apply and be accepted for interviews by the university and by Seton representatives.

* Two years of college education in a related field whose current education provides a level of competency that is necessary for completing pertinent tasks. Must be a student currently enrolled in an approved program of study that is related to the area in which the internship is to be completed. The school and educational program must have a Contract In Agreement with Seton and any of Seton's subsidiaries.

Roles and Responsibilities

Seton will provide

• Paid intern position (six weeks)
• Intern orientation and on-boarding (Welcome to Seton and Austin)
• Job coaching/career counseling/mentoring
• Opportunity for skill development
• Opportunity for networking

Intern will be responsible for

• Great work ethic
• Own travel expenses
• Housing while in Austin

Essential Functions

• Provides on the job learning experience.
• Assists Manager or Director with projects, events and work relevant to specific departmental needs.
• Performs tasks/work assignments related to a course of study, educational curriculum, or career interest in an educational capacity.
• Manager/ mentor or internship preceptor who assigns tasks, gives regular feedback on progress and provides a final summary of the internship experience.
• Assumes staff support responsibility for the Manager/Director to include planning and implementation of projects, events or assuming specific tasks, assignments or functions.
• Demonstrates computer skills and proficiency in the utilization of standard software specific to departmental needs.
• Communicates and collaborates with assigned work team to provide back up coverage and support as needed.
• Promotes the values and philosophy of Seton Family of Hospitals.