Getting Started with the DEI Internship Program

Hiring an intern can seem overwhelming, but with the help of the B&F DEI Committee, this summary below should provide you with everything you need to get started with a step-by-step list and links to resources.

 

 

Action

Owner

1

Assessing your need. Determine the semester a student intern is needed to meet the required timelines.

Hiring Manager

2

Prepare a Position Description. See the Position Description (PD) section to see the required items that must be listed in the PD. 

Note: At the bottom of the PD, request to have a cover letter and resume provided.

Hiring Manager

3

Confirm funding source. Please see the Funding section.

Hiring Manager

4

HR approval. Submit to Human Resources (HR) for approval and wage range assignment. Review the Position Description Resources Section and allow 1 week of processing time.

Hiring Manager

5

Post job in Workday. Requires Job Management (JM) Supervisory Organization in Workday to post a position and track applicants (contact HR if needed). Please see the Workday Submission Instructions section or visit the HR Hiring a Student guide.

Hiring Manager

6

Contact the College Partner. Share the internship opportunity (PD, link, and requisition number) with your College Partner. Please see the Contacting College Partner section.

Hiring Manager

7

Screening and interviews. Provide a list of students who have applied for the internship position to the College Partner.

Screen candidate resumes, set up interviews, and then conduct interviews.

Hiring Manager

 

8

Making an offer. Reach out to HR Consultant to make an offer. A verbal offer can be provided to the candidate before a formal offer if desired, once the offer has been approved by HR.

Will provide a formal offer letter via Workday, perform a background check, and get the candidate hired in Workday. 

Hiring Manager

 

University HR

9

Technical Support. Order computer set up through IT. Log into OSU IT Self-Service to order a “name.#s email” for the intern (University E-mail Service - Student Account Request).

When the above is complete, order the following: 

IT will reach out to schedule the computer installation.

Hiring Manager

10

Before the intern's first day. Review office-specific procedures prior to the first day.

  • Are there software programs requiring an access request?
  • Arrange access to your suite.
  • Arrange an appropriate office space for the student.

Review the OHR “Manager Guide to Onboarding New Employees

Hiring Manager

11

Communication. Notify the Business and Finance Department of the student interns.

Provide B&F Director of Communications with the student’s resume, email and start date.  B&F Leadership will send a welcome letter to the student and copy the Hiring Manager. 

Hiring Manager

 

Communications Director

12

First day and beyond. Make this a welcoming and rewarding experience for this intern by creating agendas as seen in the resources for Onboarding and Evaluations section.

Hiring Managers

13

On-going process. Periodic reviews with the intern are required but do not have to be cumbersome. Please see the Resources for Onboarding and Evaluations section below for a sample evaluation.

Hiring Manager

If the Hiring Manager has any questions or concerns regarding the action items listed above, please contact the DEI Talent Pipeline Sub-committee at busfinintern@osu.edu.