Diversity Activities Board Intern - Retention and Student Success

OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE: Diversity Activities Board Intern – Retention and Student Success

LOCATION: St. Paul Campus   

HOURS: 8-10 per week 

PAY RATE: $17.10 an hour

This Role Begins: Spring 2027

The Diversity Activities Board Interns are student intern positions within Student Diversity and Inclusion Services (SDIS). The DAB intern for Retention and Student Success will be supervised by the Associate Director of Retention and Student Success. This role is designed to support the retention efforts of SDIS through programming, evaluation, and data-driven initiatives.

The intern will focus on providing administrative support for the Dease Scholarship Program, a key retention program. The intern will also support and contribute to cultural heritage month programming. They will assist in planning and facilitating events, including the First-Year Dease Scholar Induction Ceremony and Senior Dease Scholar Spotlight, as well as monthly workshops for first-year and second-year cohorts.

Additionally, the intern will collaborate with staff to design and implement programming that fosters academic and personal growth for Dease scholars, ensuring alignment with the scholarship program’s goals and expectations.

A core responsibility of the role involves analyzing and interpreting retention data (found on TommieLink and SDIS surveys) to evaluate the impact of SDIS’s signature programs. The intern will utilize data insights to effectively communicate the success and importance of these initiatives within the university community. Through these efforts, the DAB Retention and Student Success Intern will contribute to creating an inclusive and supportive campus environment.

GENERAL POSITION REPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS  

All DAB positions are required to do the following within the academic year:  

• Attend and support SDIS, DAB, MLC and collaborated events and activities as needed.   
• Abide by all University policies and procedures.  
• Serve as a role model and leader on campus.  
• Complete necessary budget, advertising and post event forms.   
• Work approximately 8-12 hours per week. 
• Actively promote SDIS resources and events to the St. Thomas campus community.  
• Attend DAB Retreat in August and spring trainings to increase intercultural development, anti-bias strategies, leadership skills, and conflict resolution skills.
• Attend SDIS Intern semester retreat to foster community and team building connection.
• Support administrative task and greet visitors at SDIS.  
• Answer phone calls and inquires as needed.  
• Serve as an ambassador for SDIS to visiting students and community members.
• Complete SDIS Canvas during on-boarding.
• Complete IDI Training twice within the school year and two follow up debriefs. 
• Co-organize various informational fairs including orientation fair, activities fair, and others as needed.
• Serve as the main point of contact for collaboration efforts with campus partners on campus.

QUALIFICATIONS

RESPONSIBILTIES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR DAB RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS INTERN

• Attend and support SDIS, DAB, MLC and collaborated events and activities as needed.   
• Co-organize the First-year Dease Scholar Induction Swearing in Ceremony
• Co-facilitate Dease Student Success Workshops for first-year and second-year cohorts
• Co-organize the Senior Dease Scholar Spotlight
• Collaborate with Associate Director for Retention and Student Success, to design and implement programming that supports first year and second year Dease Cohorts academic and personal growth while ensuring they meet the expectations of the Dease Scholarship program.
• Analyze and interpret retention data from signature programs to effectively tell the story of the impact and success of Student Diversity and Inclusion Services using data-driven insights.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled as a full time undergraduate student at the University of St. Thomas.
• Must be able to take initiative, have great communication and organizational skills.
• A collaborative team player.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum 12 hours per week.
• Must be able to work some weekends and or late hours. 

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas. 

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.