Research and Policy Intern

Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corp • Round Rock, TX

8h

About The Position

The Research and Policy Intern will assist staff in the development of public facing materials related to college access, success, and workforce outcomes.
Support the development of public facing briefs, support the development of social media campaigns, design communication to relevant constituencies, or explore specific research questions is also required on an as needed basis.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, preferably in Education, Higher Education, Public Affairs / Policy, or Sociology.
• Knowledge of higher education, enrollment, costs, and matriculation.
• Experience conducting research and analyzing policy issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft policy briefs and social media content.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and productivity software such as O365 and Teams.
• Experience working in a team as well as independently.
• Flexibility to engage in a variety of tasks and adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote policy issues on higher education.
• Engage in communications strategies to advance higher education, including writing blogs and social media posts.
• Research topics, draft communication, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, collaborate in communications tactics, and engage in a support role for policy related issues.
• Identify and analyze opportunities to creatively promote higher education policy issues utilizing Trellis Strategies data.
• Work in a team-oriented environment with flexibility to work independently.
• Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures and perform all work functions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Contribute to team meetings using productivity tools like O365, Teams etc.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern