Financial Aid Scholar Retention Intern - Applied Learning

Department

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Part Time

$15 per hour

work is performed on-site and inperson. 20 hours per week. Monday-Friday, 8a - 5p (Occasional evening and weekend. Depends on student class schedule).

No export control requirement.

The Scholar Retention Intern will support scholars by collecting data, identifying gaps in student success, and coordinatingcommunication timelines that help students stay on track to persistand graduate. We are seeking a detail‑oriented, compassionate,energetic, and creative intern who can manage small projects,organize outreach cycles, and think outside the box to strengthenscholar engagement.

This intern will help connect scholars to resources, mentors, and success pathways by monitoring retention indicators, coordinatingmilestone‑based communication, and supporting targeted outreachduring key academic periods. Their work ensures scholars receive timely, personalized information and feel supported throughout their academic journey. By blending data‑informed insights with student‑centered communication, the intern will play a meaningful role in helping scholars maintain momentum and progress towardgraduation.

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other studentsor provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

• Track scholar engagement data to monitor interactions and retention indicators.
• Identify gaps in scholar success and flag students needingadditional support.
• Coordinate communication timelines for continuing‑year scholaroutreach.
• Support targeted outreach through email and phone communication.
• Build and write reports that summarize trends and support program improvements.
• Manage small retention projects and adapt strategies to evolvingstudent needs

High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6credit hours at Wichita State University.

This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and/or preferences.

• Junior, Senior, or Graduate student
• Majors in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counseling, Public Administration, or related fields
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with data
• Experience with data tracking or reporting
• Strong communication skills for email, text, and phoneoutreach
• Ability to manage projects and timelines
• Creative problem‑solver who can think outside the box to engagescholars
• Compassionate and student‑centered in supporting scholarsuccess

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate acomputer and other office equipment including but not limited tophone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.