Health Administration Intern (College)

Tackle this exciting opportunity to develop your administrative skills! The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking a master's degree student in their final year to come and learn under our staff in the Bureau of Veterans Homes. During your time with our team, you will work on projects that will assist us in our goal to provide quality service to the commonwealth's veterans and their families. If you are looking forward to expanding your professional network and polishing your academic skills, apply today!

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

In this position, you will be provided with the opportunity to complete the required 1,000 hours for Pennsylvania's Administrator-in-training (AIT) under a licensed nursing home administrator while fulfilling your master's degree fieldwork. You will shadow the leadership team and participate in the core operational areas and activities. Some of the areas you will cycle throughout during your internship include but are not limited to nursing, social services, administration and leadership, dietary, safety and maintenance, and admissions. While rotating through each area, you will learn each area's functions, processes, and requirements. You will also participate in projects by completing research, proposing ideas and solutions, and presenting final recommendations. Additionally, you will maintain a report of your progress and observations, as well as attend various with management.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time internship starting May or June 2026 and lasting for 6 months
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work 37.5 hours per week during the length of the internship.
• The work location will be determined from one of the following, based on preference of selected candidate:
  • Fort Indiantown Gap in Annville, PA (Lebanon County)
  • Delaware Valley Veterans' Home in Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County)
  • Gino J Merli Veterans' Center in Scranton, PA (Lackawanna County)
  • Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home in Duncansville, PA (Blair County)
  • Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie, PA (Erie County)
  • Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City, PA (Chester County)
  • Southwestern Veterans' Center in Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County)
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• The internship will require students to be enrolled in their final year of a master's degree in nursing home administration, hospital administration, public health administration, or another area including social gerontology with an emphasis in related health facility administration.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.