C0825 - VDOT Business Intern Wage

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking an internship student to engage in planned work experiences that integrate academic knowledge with practical workplace skills. You will perform duties across business, administrative support, and program analysis, and handle special assignments while prioritizing deadlines.

The role emphasizes data analysis, effective communication, and the ability to interpret laws and procedures, with a strong focus on Microsoft Office tools and reporting tasks.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an Associate's degree program or higher.
• Knowledge of business principles and procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years old by the start of employment.
• Must maintain a full-time graduate status taking 9 or more credit hours per semester at a college/university before and following internship.
• Must 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• As a student, engage and participate in planned and education-related work experiences that integrate the knowledge and theory gained in the academic setting with practical application and skill development in the workplace.
• Perform special duties as assigned.
• Business Management: Recommend resolution to administrative or business problems resulting in an effective program.
• Business and Administrative: Provide administrative support services to assigned program areas.
• Program Analysis and Reporting: Research and compile data and prepare reports or presentations for a variety of programs or projects.
• Special Assignments: Assume responsibility for special projects and assignments. Prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Data analysis

Written & oral communication

Regulatory interpretation

Problem solving

MS Office

Business concepts

Policies procedures knowledge

Data reporting

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Hiring Range: $26.14 to $34.34

Full Time or Part Time: Part_Time

Additional Detail

Description for Candidates:

• As a student, engage and participate in planned and education-related work experiences that integrate the knowledge and theory gained in the academic setting with practical application and skill development in the workplace. Perform special duties as assigned.
  How you will contribute:
• Business Management : Recommend resolution to administrative or business problems resulting in an effective program.
• Business and Administrative: Provide administrative support services to assigned program areas.
• Perform Duties as Assigned:
• Program Analysis and Reporting: Research and compile data and prepare reports or presentations for a variety of programs or projects.
• Special Assignments: Assume responsibility for special projects and assignments. Prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.

What will make you successful:

• 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.
• Knowledge of business principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of office policies, procedures, and practices.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing data and preparing reports or presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled full-time in an Associate's degree program or higher.
• Knowledge of business principles and procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
• Must maintain a full-time graduate status taking 9 or more credit hours per semester at a college/university before and following internship.
• Must 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.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Business, Accounting, or related field desired.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.