Data & Systems Intern

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Internship time frame: June 10th – August 8th  

Weekly hours: up to 30 hours  

Pay rate: $20/hour  

Location:  Fully Remote  

Department: Operations Team  

Supervisor: Database and Systems Manager  

  

Description:   

The Operations Team at APIA Scholars is seeking an Intern to support the planning, implementation, and delivery of data and systems at APIA Scholars. This intern will have the opportunity to work with APIA Scholars to help identify areas of need for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students and communities. This intern will work closely with the Database and Systems Manager to review, clean, and upload data into new systems. This intern will also leverage technologies, such as PowerBI and ArcGIS, to create new maps and visualize the data and information.   

 

Outcomes:   

APIA Scholars will work with the intern to create a meaningful 9-week internship, with multiple short-term projects and a minimum of one long-term project. These projects will highlight the intern’s capabilities and insights into data management, analysis, and upkeep. The intern will have the opportunity to work with our data to identify areas of opportunity as part of APIA Scholars’ mission and strategy; they will provide impactful deliverables to help support and guide our work. The intern will also gain hands-on experience with the Operations team to learn about organizational change management and implementing best practices across an organization. 

 

Responsibilities:   

Data Management 60%:  

  • Assist in the process of cleaning, disaggregating, and formatting of data 
  • Conduct a review of existing data to identify opportunities for the organization 
  • Assist in developing data collection and governance policies for the organization 

Data Analysis 30%:   

  • Research and propose ideas and solutions to support APIA Scholars’ mission and strategy 
  • Utilize programs, such as PowerBI and ArcGIS, to create reports and visualize data 
  • Prepare presentations for the organization based on project findings  

Operations Support 10%:  

  • Provide data needs support for other departments in coordination with the Database and Systems Manager 
  • Collaborate with the Operations team for the discussion and adoption of internal processes and procedures 
  • Support the process of collecting key data to identify areas of need or opportunity for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students and communities  

Qualifications:   

  • Deep commitment to APIA Scholars’ mission and strategy 
  • Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
  • Interest/learning in data cleaning, visualization, and management 
  • A 3rd or 4th year undergraduate, graduate student or recent college graduate (undergraduate or above)  
  • Strong interpersonal skills, facilitation skills, and cultural competency  
  • Experience or interest in working with Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students and communities  
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work against tight deadlines 
  • Strong Microsoft Office suite skills 
  • Experience with ArcGIS and/or PowerBI a plus 

 

To apply: Send a cover letter (detailing your interest in this internship) and resume to intern@apiascholars.org with the subject line: Operations Data Intern Application  

  

Internship applications will close mid-April, with interviews conducted throughout the rest of April, and internship offers sent to final candidates in early May. Questions? Contact Andrea Pouso Morales, Director of Staff Success and Special Projects at apousomorales@apiascholars.org  

  

About APIA Scholars  

What was founded in 2003 as a scholarship fund has transformed over the past two decades into a leading national organization serving the unique needs of Asian and Pacific Islander (APIA) students through holistic college to career programming, research, and higher education convenings. As we arrived at our 20th Anniversary year in 2023, our focus on Scholars – and their authentic leadership development – remains at the core of our mission and vision. However, we know that our best efforts to uplift future APIA students will only be realized if we, as a national APIA voice for higher education equity, leverage our resources, partnerships, and networks to also address the systems that continue to preclude APIAs from success on their journey.  

APIA Scholars’ mission is supported through five core strategies: college access, student success, career development, building knowledge, and scaling systems. Through this approach we promote APIA inclusion, equity, and representation on the individual, institutional, and societal level. With a growing Alumni community of 7,500+ Scholars, over 160 eligible Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) serving over 40% of all APIA undergraduate students, and the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in the country of 25 million and growing, APIA Scholars is positioned to educate, elevate, and empower a diverse community that reflects the country’s increasingly diverse future.