Summer Internship with BRET

Posted by on Monday, April 13, 2015 in Archives, News.

Summer Internship -¢ Summer 2015

The Office of Career Development
Biomedical Research Education and Training -¢ Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Created in 2005, the BRET Office of Career Development provides career and professional development services and enrichment activities for VUMC PhD graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the biomedical and biological sciences. This position will further gain an understanding of program management and administration in the career development office of a higher education program.

-maintain Career Development blog and website

-research alumni outcomes

-maintain social media platforms

-create marketing material for programs and events

-maintain employer database and other data management systems as needed

-track attendance at events

-create outcome comparisons and graphics

-lend program support to career events

-duties as needed

We are looking for an undergraduate or graduate school student who can work with us over the summer. We also hope they have the following skills:

-excellent communicator, writer, and proofreader

-must have proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

-must have previous experience creating flyers and other promotional materials

-flexible, adaptable, eager, and open to new projects

-interest in biomedical science is a plus but not required.

-interest in higher education is a plus but not required.

We will offer you job creativity, independence to work on projects, flexibility of schedule, and opportunities to expand on your interest in higher education administration.

Skills to be developed and/or honed through the internship include:

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Program Administration
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Career Planning
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Social Media awareness
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Writing
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Resume/CV and Cover Letter skills
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This paid position is located in 340 Light Hall, 2215 Garland Avenue, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN. Hours would vary from 25-35 hours a week.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Kate Stuart (kate.stuart@vanderbilt.edu), Program Manager, Office of Career Development, by Thursday, April 30, 2015.

Please explore our website before applying:
https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/.