What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Intern position at Army West Point Athletic Association Inc?
Summary
Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern for the 2025–2026 academic year. This opportunity is ideal for an energetic, organized, and resourceful individual looking to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of Human Resources. The intern will be exposed to and assist with key HR functions including employee relations, compliance, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, billing, payroll, and HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems). This position is open to both full-time and part-time college students.
Essential Functions
20% Onboarding
- Assist with job description review and job postings.
- Assist with coordinating preemployment employment activities.
- Support onboarding processes for new hires, including document preparation and orientation scheduling.
20% Data Management
- Input and maintain confidential HR records and data.
- Assist with document retention and file organization in accordance with HR policies.
20% Event Planning
- Support planning and execution of employee engagement events, team-building activities, and HR-related workshops.
- Coordinate logistics such as venue booking, communications, and materials preparation.
20% Research
- Conduct research and provide support for HR and benefits-related projects.
- Benchmark HR best practices, compliance updates, and employee engagement trends.
20% Other Duties as Assigned
- Perform various administrative and support duties as assigned by HR leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Familiarity with intercollegiate athletics or athletic department operations.
- Experience using HRIS platforms or database systems is a plus.
- Experience using Canva platform is a plus.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
- Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
About Us
USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation." This position will be housed within the AWPAA, which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country through an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience.
