SU26 SREP Student Interns (15)

School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Tsaile Campus

Duty Schedule:

Flexible: 8:00 AM - 9:00 Monday to Friday

Program Duration: May 26, 2026 - July 31, 2026, with a variable schedule depending on the summer program agenda.

Summary/Objective of Position:

2025 SREP (Summer Research Enhancement Program). Student Interns will participate in the ten-week program of scheduled activities, classroom instructions, and community internship. Student Interns will learn to apply public health principles in research and community work. Attendance is mandatory.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to reflect the current job accurately, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• All SREP Student Interns will participate in all scheduled activities, not limited to:
  • Participate actively in all of the classroom instructions and activities
  • Work with faculty and staff in educational and training activities
  • Attend presentations and lectures related to primary and secondary research in the public health field
• All SREP students will participate in field placements related to public health efforts.
• All SREP students will produce and present a presentation and assessment on subject matter at the final week of the summer program
• Recordkeeping:
  • Keep a record of work and classroom activities, as appropriate
  • Maintaining records for completing projects

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

• Possess a background of basic understanding of science and social science concepts and theories, as they apply to health.
• Must have completed successfully at least one year of college-level academic coursework in a science or social science discipline.

Preferred:

• Must have completed with a grade "C" or better courses in public health, mathematics, English, sciences, and social science.

Knowledge:

• To be on your best behavior at all times while in the SREP Summer program
• To promote self-awareness, academic development/achievement, knowledge, and skills, and seek academic counseling as needed
• Have knowledge of computer operations and the software required
• Need to know the basics of human health and biology, as well as how health services are organized
• Need to be knowledgeable about how to function effectively in education settings

Skills:

• Oral fluency in Navajo is highly desired, but not mandatory
• Ability to demonstrate a considerable degree of fluency in speaking and writing the English language
• Ability to comprehend and implement technical theories and applications
• Must have computer literacy skills for keyboarding, using computers to access online learning, and connecting to internet sources

Abilities:

• To promote self-awareness, academic development/achievement, knowledge, and skills, and seek academic counseling as needed
• Ability to work with all SREP Students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently,y and demonstrate proficiency
• Ability to adhere to the established College's Student Code of Conduct
• Ability to adhere to SREP policies

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:

• Most activities will require long periods of sitting at a computer or studying to complete projects or assignments
• Must be able to cope with being in a hot/dry climate and a remote rural area of the Navajo Nation
• Must be able to cope with the location of the program (SREP)

Other Requirement(s):

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have access to the internet to be able to keep in communication with the SREP staff
• Must have all COVID-19 vaccinations, provide proof of vaccination card