Job Description

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Definition of Class

The Department of Biology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, temporary Recent Graduate Intern I & II. The Department of Biology is a broad-based department that consists of 22 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 15 instructional faculty, and educates over 900 undergraduate biology majors and 54 graduate students (PhD and MS) (). 

 

Recent Graduate Internship Program - Description of Program
The Recent Graduate Internship Program is intended to develop new college graduates into trained professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to enter the workforce. Duties performed are non-clerical in nature and support the development of the intern.
The Recent Graduate Internship Program is strictly a temporary II assignment (4.5 to 12 months). No exceptions will be made regarding extending the length of an assignment beyond twelve (12) months.

Disclaimer: Acceptance into this internship program does not in any way constitute a promise for or guarantee of continued employment with the University upon completion of the program. Interns may only participate in this internship program once, regardless if s/he is qualified to reapply.

This position assists in the performance of career specific duties to support the development, coordination, or operation of a program, project, or University department. The incumbent is assigned to a professional mentor who is responsible for developing skills and abilities as they relate to the intern’s chosen field.

Examples of Work Performed

• Assists in the development, coordination and/or operation of assigned programs or projects.
• Conducts surveys and gathers information through personal contact or written correspondence.
• Provides recommendations to mentor based on review of applicable information.
• Proofreads and/or edits reports and other related documents.
• Attends departmental meetings and/or career specific conferences as appropriate.
• Assists departmental administration and staff with scheduling undergraduate events.
• Assists with recruiting and welcoming new students at campus visit days, admitted student days, Mississippi Day, and orientation sessions.
• Serve as a point-of-contact for communication between current and/or potential students and the department.
• Assist in promoting the Department of Biology within the university and wider community.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Performs career specific duties under the direct supervision of an assigned mentor.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:

Level I - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, conferred no later than the date of hire, or verified in writing by the respective Dean’s Office or Registrar’s Office that requirements have been met with certainty for the degree to be conferred, or degree conferred within one (1) year prior to date of hire.

Level II - Masters Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, conferred no later than the date of hire, or verified in writing by the respective Dean’s Office or Registrar’s Office that requirements have been met with certainty for the degree to be conferred, or degree conferred within one (1) year prior to date of hire.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

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