Grant Administrative Student Intern

Company Description

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Tusculum University is a Christian institution that has been fostering career-ready professionals and civic-minded leaders since 1794. The university emphasizes innovation, engagement, and perseverance, encouraging students to explore their purpose while being supported in a caring community. Tusculum is committed to the success of students from diverse backgrounds, races, religions, and nationalities, offering programs that help learners from all walks of life progress toward a degree. Rooted in a civic arts tradition, the university focuses on developing individuals of character who can work together to build strong communities. Tusculum also provides opportunities for students of all faiths and none to grow, discern their calling, and prepare for the demands of the 21st-century workforce.

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Role Description

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The Grant Administrative Student Intern is a full-time, on-site role located in Greeneville, TN. This position supports grant-related activities, including assisting with proposal preparation, organizing documentation, and maintaining filing systems. The intern will help track deadlines, monitor budgets, and compile data and reports required for grant compliance. Daily tasks include conducting background research on funding opportunities, communicating with internal stakeholders, and contributing to draft proposals and related materials. The intern will also assist in developing, producing, and managing social media content related to grants, institutional development activities, funded projects, donor and foundation engagement, and the communication of grant-funded accomplishments and impact. The role also involves assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing summaries, and ensuring accurate record-keeping for grant projects.

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Qualifications

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• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and grant requirements.
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• Proposal writing and basic budgeting skills relevant to grant development and administration.
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• Effective communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
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• Research skills for identifying funding opportunities and gathering supporting information for proposals.
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• Proficiency in creating and managing professional social media content, including the ability to develop clear, engaging written and visual content that communicates grant activities, institutional initiatives, and project impact to external audiences.
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• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for managing documents, deadlines, and records.
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• Proficiency with office productivity software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools).
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• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and peers, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
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• Current enrollment in a degree program, with interest in nonprofit management, public administration, business, communications, marketing, or a related field preferred.
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