Administrative Foundations Internship, College of the Liberal Arts

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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, handson 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 graduationrelated 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 onsite 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.

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