Human Resources Student Intern (AY 2025-2026)

Job Title : Human Resources Student Intern (AY 2025-2026)

Location : Clayton State University

Regular / Temporary : Temporary

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Job ID : 255142

About Us

Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta, Clayton State University offers employees a diverse environment which fosters both professional and personal development.

The university is committed to cultivating an environment of engaged, experienced-based learning, enriched by active community service.

Clayton State offers multiple Bachelor and Master Degree programs which currently enrolls over 6,900 students in challenging campus and on-line courses.

The campus is situated just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta on 214 beautiful acres, making access to the metropolitan area a breeze.

We ve been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution for six consecutive years. And we also were named one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in The Chronicle of Higher Education s list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

Must be a currently enrolled Clayton State University student in good standing.

Under close supervision of Human Resources professional Staff, provides clerical support and office assistance to the Human Resources Department.

Job duties include but are not limited to operating office equipment, front office receptionist, filing, and general office / clerical work.

Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining outstanding standards, having solid knowledge of Human Resources reception area activity, and all other aspects of customer service.

Communicate effectively both written and oral. Maintain orderly appearance of the Human Resources Reception Area

Internship Focus will be to job shadow under each or at least one facet of Human Resources for a minimum of one shift or associated project.

Other tasks and responsibilities include :

Track progress, deadlines, and priorities of all projects

Research and assist with various HR projects

Assist in management of pre-employment processes

Assist with Title IX

Assist with Employee Well-being Initiative

Research, review, and assist in the revision all HR policies and procedures

Assist with Payroll

Other duties as assigned in the fullfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Clayton State University and the Office of Human Resources

The University Internship Program Initiative is part of the Laker Bridge to Completion Program, funded by a Predominantly Black Institution Formula Grant through the U.S. Department of Education.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess suitable listening and communication skills.
• Possess accuracy and attention to detail.
• Possess suitable problem-solving skills.
• Honesty and integrity
• Must be a current Clayton State University Student in Good Standing.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Assists in organizing and executing routine activities and special projects while following confidentiality standards.

Acceptable level of effort and commitment to performing tasks

Demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.

Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility.

Seeks out and accepts increased responsibility.

Displays a "can do" approach.

Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable goals.

Shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.

Accepts direction and feedback and follows through appropriately.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution.

It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.

O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230.

Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at : (678) 466-5445.