Title: Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership Data Analytics Intern - W0021 State Role Title: Intern Hiring Range: $15/Hr Pay Band: UG Agency: State Council of Higher Educ Location: State Council of Higher Educ Agency Website: www.schev.edu Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Overview The Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership or V-TOP is a collaborative effort between SCHEV, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and Virginia colleges and universities. This unique-in-the-nation program is focused on significantly increasing the number and quality of work-based learning opportunities for Virginia students (paid internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, project-based experiences, etc.). We are seeking a junior or senior-year college student enrolled in an information systems, data analytics, math, or research major who is a Virginia resident and/or attending a Virginia higher education institution. About the Position The intern will take their skills learned in the classroom to help V-TOP engage followers and continue to market our vision and mission to statewide partners. Duties The intern will: * Expose, explore, and analyze data using current assessment trends and present results to the V-TOP team. * Create engaging reports and data graphics to convey findings. * Research and process team data to provide the team with alternatives or ways to simplify processes. * Support proposal/grant development by providing recommendations and technical writing and editing support. * As available, participate in SCHEV staff activities such as monthly SCHEV Talks, staff meetings, and other office events. Minimum Qualifications * Junior or senior college student enrolled in information systems, data analytics, math, or research major who is a Virginia resident and/or enrolled at a Virginia higher education institution. * An understanding of research methodologies, data collection, and analysis or equivalent experience. * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to independently research, document, and then present/discuss results. Additional Considerations * Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., as demonstrated through coursework, portfolio, or explanation in cover letter 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. The expected time commitment is 10 to 15 hours per week with at least half the hours occurring between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. The number of hours per week, days of the week, start and end dates, and whether the position is partially remote/in-person will be negotiated with the selected intern before hiring. This is an hourly/wage position with no benefits and is limited to working on average no more than 29 hours per week. The Handshake system required SCHEV to choose a specific "job location"; 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 A cover letter and resume are required. Applicants may apply through Handshake at their institution or through the Commonwealth of Virginia Recruitment Management System (RMS): Home (virginia.gov)#COVAinternships. 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. 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. SCHEV is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer. SCHEV is an Executive Level Branch agency. You may apply for this position at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. 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. Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents The applicant may submit one or two samples of their work 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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.