Talent Development Intern

Finance Administration, as part of the Office of Finance & Treasury (F&T), Princeton University, is responsible for F&T organizational effectiveness, communication, employee engagement, development, campus engagement, and communication. Our team:

• In alignment with University’s Department of Human Resources, develops and supports policies and procedures that support employee lifecycle including recruitment, employee engagement, performance management,  and professional development. 
• Designs and implements professional development initiatives to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth within F&T.
• Drives engagement initiatives and communication with campus partners.
• Designs and delivers F&T related finance training to campus partners.

The Finance Administration department is seeking a motivated and qualified summer intern candidate with high professional and ethical standards to contribute to our impactful projects.

Position Description:

Under the guidance of the Finance Administration staff, the intern will experience a collaborative environment that fosters a culture of learning and be exposed to projects in the organizational effectiveness and talent development space. Below is a summary of representative activities and responsibilities.

• Learn how to assess talent development needs or employee experiences via focus groups or surveys and analyze them to gain insights that inform recruitment or retention initiatives.
• Gain experience researching, designing, and developing professional development initiatives or learning sessions for employees at different levels.
•  Assist in the development of procedures and processes to catalog divisional job descriptions, organizational charts, and associated documentation.
• Assist in authoring internal and University wide F&T communications aimed at education, policy and procedures.

Qualifications:

Required

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s, or a Bachelor’s in psychology, sociology, business with a focus on human resources, or related field.
• A learning orientation, growth mindset, and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to work independently when required and seek advice and guidance when necessary.
• Ability to work with others toward a shared goal.

Preferred

• Interest in talent development or organizational psychology