General Administrative Undergraduate Intern Program - Summer 2027

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is offering an Undergraduate Administrative Intern position in Chicago. The role supports hospital operations and internal projects while aligning with NM’s mission, vision, and values.

You will interact with staff across departments and participate in development activities designed for interns during the assignment. The internship emphasizes learning and professional growth, with tasks and responsibilities outlined by department managers and potential additional duties

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.
• Preference for completion of at least sophomore year.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission, standards and values of Northwestern Medicine.
• Complete projects and assigned tasks.
• Develop working knowledge of hospital operations to support various departments.
• Build relationships with staff and management for effective collaboration across the organization.
• Participate in intern development activities during the assignment.
• Maintain communication with department managers to transition work at internship close.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Undergraduate student enrollment

Sophomore year completed

Job description

Description

TheGeneral AdministrativeUndergraduate Intern reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• The Undergraduate Intern's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Uphold the mission, standards and values of NMH.
• Successfully complete projects and work tasks as assigned.
• Develop a working knowledge of hospital operations to a degree that allows successful completion of projects supporting a variety of hospital operations.
• Develop working relationships with staff and management that allows for successful business interactions across all levels of the organization.
• Participation in activities designed for development of interns during their assignment at NMH.
• Full communication with department managers and staff in order to successfully transition work at close of internship.
• Additional duties, responsibilities and tasks will be outlined in an appended document to meet the needs of the individual and organization in each internship.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Program Details

Application Due Date: November 29, 2026

Intern Program Start Date: May or June 2027

AA/EEO.

Qualifications

Required

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program.

Preferred

• Completion of at least the sophomore year of study.

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

• Internship roles are not eligible for benefits