C0168 - Business Intern Wage

About the role

This position offers an educational and practical learning experience for students, integrating academic knowledge with workplace skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in planned and education-related work experiences.
• Recommend resolutions to administrative or business problems.
• Provide administrative support services to assigned program areas.
• Perform special duties as assigned.
• Assume responsibility for special projects and assignments.
• Prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in an Associate’s degree program or higher.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
• Maintain a full-time graduate status taking 9 or more credit hours per semester at a college/university before and following internship.
• Maintain a full-time undergraduate status taking 12 or more credit hours per semester at a community college or 4-year college/university before and following internship.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of office policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to analyze data and reach logical conclusions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suites to include Word, Excel and Access.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing data and preparing reports or presentations.

Skills

• Ability to anticipate problems, provide solutions, follow instructions, learn quickly, and collaborate with teammates.
• Ability to make quality and timely decisions.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job description.

Pay

No specific pay details are provided in the job description.

Schedule

No specific schedule details are provided in the job description.

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to inclusion and encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Veterans are also encouraged to apply and provide their disability documentation if applicable.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements vary and are subject to VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.

Competency Model

A link to the Competency Model is provided for further information.

Additional Considerations

A combination of training, experience, or education in Business, Accounting, or related fields is desired. Additional considerations include ability to anticipate problems, provide solutions, follow instructions, learn quickly, and collaborate with teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VDOT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Pre-Employment Screenings

All VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings, including fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV record check, work history verification, references, and drug screen.