Administrative Internship - Strategy & Business Development

Position Summary

The Administrative Intern will gain a comprehensive and immersive learning experience within designated functional areas related to administrative functions (Human Resources, Finance, Business Operations, etc.). The intern will receive practical, hands-on experience through collaboration, participation, and assigned tasks and projects. They will also receive direction, guidance, and mentorship from professionals to effectively carry out activities and assignments.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Participates in tasks, projects, and programs aimed at developing skills and expanding knowledge in specific areas of business.
• Works collaboratively within the functional area and across the assigned department on key projects and tasks.
• Attends and completes all training modules, webinars, tours, and other training activities as scheduled.
• Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a focus on collaboration with others to support short and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
• Actively participates in monthly community engagement connection events.
• Learns and adapts to any required technology, demonstrating a commitment to quickly gaining entry-level proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Business intelligence and data analytics;
• Data visualization and reporting;
• Business process analysis and workflow improvement;
• Familiarity with, or interest in, applying AI tools to business operations.

Background

• Candidates with a business, healthcare administration, or related professional background are strongly preferred.
• Experience with or exposure to, process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement frameworks).
• Prior project management experience or exposure — this can include formal PM roles, informal project coordination, or academic/team-based project leadership.

Minimum Education

• Currently enrolled or recent graduate in a Bachelor's degree or higher program with a major in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 60 credit hours successfully completed by the start of the internship required.

Minimum Experience

• None required.

Availability

• Available to work 40 hours per week required.
• Able to complete the entirety of the internship as determined by the department required.

Previous Experience

• Previous office environment experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

• This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094.

Residency Requirement

• Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.