Scholar Intern - Columbia, SC

This is a year‑round paid internship responsible for completing assigned work items in a timely manner and ensuring high‑quality service to business partners.

• Provide high‑quality transactional support to business areas with a focus on productivity, accuracy and customer service.
• Develop effective partnerships and work effectively with various areas as required.
• Act as a team player, backing up peers, constructively addressing conflict, and giving/receiving feedback.
• Strictly adhere to privacy guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as opportunities arise.

• Enrolled and actively taking classes in an accredited 4‑year college degree program or in an MBA program.
• Preferred satisfactory completion of 2 years of college coursework.
• Required GPA of 3.0 in major or overall GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrated openness to mastering new tasks and work processes.
• Solid critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Comfortable in a culture of coaching, ongoing feedback, and career development.
• Display team‑oriented skills.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel software applications.
• Strong ability to work independently on project or task‑based work.
• Strong time‑management skills, ability to prioritize and function in a FIFO, high production, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong customer‑service focus.
• Requires flexibility in schedule to meet customer expectations.
• Solid communication skills both oral and written.

• Must complete a satisfactory background check to be hired.
• Intern must be available to work at least 15 hours consistently during regular business hours Monday–Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
• May work up to 40 hours per week during school vacations or breaks based on business needs.
• Minimum 9 months commitment to the internship program.

• Health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including paid volunteer time.
• Up to 9.5% employer contribution to a 401(k) plan.
• Mental health support, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment options.
• Flexible work environments.

Unum is an equal‑opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.