Education Intern - Health Systems & Program Evaluation

State of Vermont•Calais, VT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship supports the Education Medicaid Team and Finance Division at the Vermont Agency of Education, with a focus on evaluating school-based student health programs funded through Medicaid reinvestment under 16 V.S.A. § 2959a. The intern will conduct programmatic and systems-level evaluation of how Medicaid reimbursement funds are reinvested by school districts to support student health, prevention, and intervention services. The intern will work cross-divisionally and, as appropriate, cross-agency, collaborating with Education Medicaid, Finance, and other internal program staff to assess alignment between statutory intent, reported activities, and program outcomes. This work will also support improvements to data collection, reporting structures, and technical assistance used for ongoing oversight. The position emphasizes applied learning in program evaluation, qualitative analysis, and public-sector accountability. Much of the information reviewed may include sensitive education and health-related data and must be handled in compliance with applicable state and federal privacy requirements, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Requirements

Must be actively pursuing a college degree in public health sciences, health policy, education, finance, statistics, data analytics, information systems, public administration, or another related field.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members while managing assigned tasks independently

Nice To Haves

Graduate coursework in data analytics, statistics, finance, public health, health policy, health informatics, education systems, or public administration
Experience or coursework involving data analysis, data integration, or systems mapping
Experience cross-walking data across systems, including aligning definitions, fields, or reporting structures
Familiarity with education, special education, or Medicaid data systems
Ability to analyze complex or multi-source datasets and identify gaps, inconsistencies, or dependencies
Experience documenting data flows, business rules, or system processes
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Interest in health education systems, program evaluation, or population health, including students pursuing or considering CHES or MCHES certification; this role aligns with HESPA III Areas I, IV, VII, and VIII
Ability to analyze data and system structures and identify relationships across datasets
Ability to document processes and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

Conduct a retrospective review of Medicaid reinvestment reports submitted by school districts over multiple years
Perform qualitative analysis to identify common program types, spending categories, and implementation patterns
Assess alignment of reinvestment activities with the statutory purpose and requirements of 16 V.S.A. § 2959a
Support outreach to selected districts through interviews or surveys to gather additional context on program design and implementation
Assist in the development of standardized data collection tools to improve clarity, consistency, and transparency in future reporting
Analyze and synthesize findings to evaluate what services are being provided, who they reach, and potential impacts on student health and well-being
Develop clear, actionable summaries and recommendations to support agency oversight, technical assistance, and policy development
Prepare written materials and presentations for internal stakeholders
Collaborate with Finance, Medicaid, and Operations staff to ensure work aligns with program goals and compliance requirements

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