Administrative Foundations Internship, College of the Liberal Arts
Penn State University, University Park, PA, United States
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 SPECIFICS
The 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 initiatives
Communicate professionally with faculty, staff, students, visitors, and external partners
Assist with maintaining student records, tracking degree progress, and processing academic forms
Support scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, and graduation-related activities
Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of conferences, meetings, and special events
Research venues and services; assist with reservations, travel coordination, and event logistics
Draft communications, prepare materials, and support on-site event execution
Coordinate daily office operations, including scheduling, calendars, meetings, and visitor inquiries
Maintain electronic and physical files, databases, and records; update websites and reports
Collect, analyze, and summarize data for reports, presentations, and program planning
Assist with office supply, inventory, facilities, and vendor coordination
Support special projects and gain exposure to academic administration and faculty affairs processes
Participate in job shadowing, training, and mentorship opportunities to build professional skills
Qualifications:
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills; inclusive and respectful when working with others
Ability and willingness to learn job-related software
It 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 STATISTICS
Pursuant 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 LAW
Penn 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.
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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 SPECIFICS
The 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 initiatives
Communicate professionally with faculty, staff, students, visitors, and external partners
Assist with maintaining student records, tracking degree progress, and processing academic forms
Support scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, and graduation-related activities
Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of conferences, meetings, and special events
Research venues and services; assist with reservations, travel coordination, and event logistics
Draft communications, prepare materials, and support on-site event execution
Coordinate daily office operations, including scheduling, calendars, meetings, and visitor inquiries
Maintain electronic and physical files, databases, and records; update websites and reports
Collect, analyze, and summarize data for reports, presentations, and program planning
Assist with office supply, inventory, facilities, and vendor coordination
Support special projects and gain exposure to academic administration and faculty affairs processes
Participate in job shadowing, training, and mentorship opportunities to build professional skills
Qualifications:
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills; inclusive and respectful when working with others
Ability and willingness to learn job-related software
It 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 STATISTICS
Pursuant 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 LAW
Penn 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 Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines