Invent Penn State Database Management Intern

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jul 25, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Office of Entrepreneurship & Commercialization (OEC) is actively seeking an intern for Fall 2025 to contribute to various entrepreneurship programs within the dynamic framework of Invent Penn State. Reporting directly to the Business Systems Analyst of the OEC, this part-time position involves providing essential support to both new and ongoing entrepreneurship initiatives. This part-time position is responsible for supporting new and existing entrepreneurship programs through varied activities including administrative support, program data collection, online research, and working with cloud-based tools including Microsoft 365 Suite, Salesforce and Jira. Projects supported include OEC's initiatives and programs such as the Startup Leadership Network and Research Commercialization team, Penn State's network of LaunchBoxes & Innovation Hubs and the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP). The ideal candidate should be a self-starter possessing an entrepreneurial mindset, experienced or willing to learn online CRM and project management tools, detail- and process-oriented, able to question and volunteer insight, willing to be a team collaborator and learn from others, excellent with written and verbal communication, and able to set and meet deadlines. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist with the planning and execution of cloud-based projects within the Office of Entrepreneurship & Commercialization, related to their area of expertise and study. The exact scope of the work may be customized to academic goals and desired learning outcomes. Compensation for this position is $17.00 per hour. Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter, a current resume, and one academic or professional reference. This is an in-person position with the possibility of working a few remote hours each week following training. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines