Administrative Foundations Internship, College of the Liberal Arts

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.POSITION SPECIFICSThe College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State is seeking an Administrative Foundations Intern for Summer 2026 for an experiential learning opportunity designed to introduce students to the operations of an academic college.Through structured rotations, hands‑on training, and professional mentorship, the Administrative Foundations Intern will gain foundational administrative and professional skills while learning how an academic college functions behind the scenes.The Administrative Foundations Intern will rotate through three core functional areas – Academic Program Support, Events Management, and General Departmental Administrative Support – and complete the following key responsibilities:Provide administrative and operational support to academic programs, departments, and college initiativesCommunicate professionally with faculty, staff, students, visitors, and external partnersAssist with maintaining student records, tracking degree progress, and processing academic formsSupport scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, and graduation‑related activitiesAssist with the planning, coordination, and execution of conferences, meetings, and special eventsResearch venues and services; assist with reservations, travel coordination, and event logisticsDraft communications, prepare materials, and support on‑site event executionCoordinate daily office operations, including scheduling, calendars, meetings, and visitor inquiriesMaintain electronic and physical files, databases, and records; update websites and reportsCollect, analyze, and summarize data for reports, presentations, and program planningAssist with office supply, inventory, facilities, and vendor coordinationSupport special projects and gain exposure to academic administration and faculty affairs processesParticipate in job shadowing, training, and mentorship opportunities to build professional skillsQualifications:Effective verbal and written communication skillsOutstanding interpersonal skills; inclusive and respectful when working with othersAbility and willingness to learn job-related softwareIt is preferable that candidates have completed one year of an Associate Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management and Marketing.Additional Information:This is a paid internship, spanning June to August 2026. Relocation and housing are not provided.There is a possibility of this position being extended into the 2026-27 academic year and/or Summer 2027.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.Federal Contractors Labor Law PosterPA State Labor Law PosterPenn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlines