Construction Procurement Intern (Purchasing and Payment Services)

The Division of Student Affairs Internship Program 

  

The Division of Student Affairs Internship Program empowers students to spend a summer handling a special project for the university designed to prepare them for life after graduation. Interns will work 19 hours per week for 10-weeks. These part-time internship positions offer a competitive compensation package that includes an hourly wage and housing assistance.  Undergraduate students only are eligible to apply. The internship runs from May 30, 2023 to August 4, 2023. The application is due by February 12, 2023 at 11:59pm. 

  

Although internships range in subject matter and skill set, each position is designed to prepare all students for life after graduation. An additional component to the internship experience will be a ten-week workshop series to develop students’ career readiness. The weekly workshop will require in-person attendance on campus.  

  

Please contact TexasLEAD@austin.utexas.edu with questions. 

  

*Undergraduate students must be enrolled in the Spring 2023 semester to be eligible.  

  

The Office 

Procurement and Contracts handle the purchasing and contracting across the University. 

The Position 

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the procurement process for construction projects at The University? We have an opportunity for you. We are looking for interns who will work on the procurements relating to construction projects at The University. You will be able to learn about selection of vendors, creating bid documents and how The University buys items needed for construction, such as furniture, kitchen items, and other necessary items relating to the construction of new buildings as well as renovations of existing projects. You will have hands on experience.  The position can be remote or hybrid. 

  

The Supervisor 

Linda Shaunessy, Business Contracts Administrator

  

Who You Are (Qualifications) 

• Demonstrated organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build campus partnerships.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations to deliver inclusive, culturally competent services and initiatives.