Administrative Foundations Internship, College of the Liberal Arts
About The Position
The College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State is seeking an Administrative Foundations Intern for Summer 2026. This experiential learning opportunity is 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 intern will rotate through three core functional areas – Academic Program Support, Events Management, and General Departmental Administrative Support.
Requirements
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; inclusive and respectful when working with others
- Ability and willingness to learn job-related software
Nice To Haves
- completed one year of an Associate Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management and Marketing
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
Benefits
- paid internship
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
