Intern - Human Resources at Ascend Learning, Inc. in Leawood, Kansas

Job Description:

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture  

Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.  

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.  

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.  

Ascend Learning leads the way in innovation and solution creation to improve outcomes and deliver results for students, educators, and healthcare workers in the ever-changing field of healthcare. We offer advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower front-line certified allied health workers, help physicians pass boards and stay current, and provide education management tools for medical education programs. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

As an Ascend Learning Human Resources (HR) Intern, you will play a key role in assisting our talent acquisition efforts and supporting our high-performance culture. This entry-level internship is designed for individuals who are passionate about starting a career in HR, with a specific focus on recruiting, and additional HR support where needed. You will work closely with experienced HR professionals and business leaders, gaining hands-on experience in HR functions.  

If you are excited about the prospect of building a career in HR and believe you have the drive and passion to excel in this internship, please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your interest in talent acquisition. Join us at Ascend Learning and take the first step towards ascending in your HR career!! 

WHERE YOU’LL WORK 

This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location. This will be for a Spring 2025 paid internship.  

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME 

• Assisting with the talent acquisition process. Responsibilities will include assisting with job postings, sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination and other opportunities. 


• Engaging with potential candidates on social networks (e.g., LinkedIn). 


• Providing administrative support for various stages of the hiring process. 


• Collaborating with team members to improve candidate experience and streamline recruitment processes. 


• Provide ongoing project and administrative support to HR team as needed. 


• Assist in the documentation of standard operation procedures across various HR disciplines. 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED 

• Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a bachelor’s program in human resources, business administration, or a related field. 


• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship. 


• An interest in recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition, or other areas of HR. 


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with candidates and team members. 


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple recruitment tasks efficiently. 


• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn about the recruitment lifecycle. 


• Familiarity with social media, resume databases, and professional networks preferred. 


• A high level of discretion and an ethical approach to confidential candidate information. 


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 


• No prior HR or recruiting experience is necessary. 

Fostering A Sense of Belonging 

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.  

About Ascend Learning 

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. 

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. 

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