HR

About the Role

The Student Extern Human Resources position at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center provides hands-on learning opportunities for college students to gain exposure and experience in various Human Resource Management operations. This role supports institutional Human Resource Management operations and offers meaningful opportunity to gain practical experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply current knowledge and skills within assigned subject areas to meet established deadlines.
• Follow institutional procedures and policies while supporting projects and initiatives.
• Utilize available data and resources to support departmental objectives.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to solve business challenges.
• Support organizational priorities, expectations, and deliverables.
• Communicate project updates, progress, and relevant information to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend practical solutions.
• Escalate issues appropriately when additional support or intervention is required.

Recruitment & Onboarding Support

• Assist recruitment staff with organizing and scheduling candidate interviews.
• Support interview logistics and related coordination activities.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires.
• Prepare and distribute offer letters, rejection letters, emails, and candidate communications.
• Provide administrative support to recruiters and business partners.

Data Management & Reporting

• Update databases and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with data collection, tracking, and analysis activities.
• Gather market salary information to support compensation and benefits package development.
• Generate reports as requested to support business decisions and workforce initiatives.

Employee Support & Organizational Programs

• Assist with organizing employee events and engagement activities.
• Learn employment policies, employee benefits, and related processes to support staff inquiries.
• Provide administrative support across human resources functions.
• Assist with research, development, and deployment of employee training programs.

Professional Development

• Complete all institution-required annual training programs.
• Complete the following LEADing Self courses during the first six months of employment through the Education Center:
• Being Professional at MD Anderson
• Listening for Better Communication
• Forming Relationships: Creating Connections
• Emotional Intelligence EQ & Others
• Challenging Conversations: Overcoming Objectives
• Participate in additional development opportunities available through the Education Center.
• Utilize the three-month Coursera subscription provided through the program.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Work schedule: Day/Evening, Part Time - up to 19 hours per week.
• Work location: Remote with the ability to come onsite occasionally.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Required: College bound or in-college students.
• Preferred: Pursuing a Degree in Human Resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate continuous learning in a professional environment.

Minimum hourly rate: $18.19

Midpoint hourly rate: $22.23

Maximum hourly rate: $26.27