NWA Administration and Finance Intern

Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Unpaid InternshipDay Shift (United States of America)

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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Department:

NWA | CW Administration

Summary of Job Duties:

This is an unpaid internship at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville, AR. The Administration & Finance Intern will work under the direct supervision of the Assistant Vice Chancellor of UAMS Northwest Regional Campus for Administration and Finance. This internship is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in healthcare administration and finance, allowing them to apply their academic knowledge and develop practical skills in a real-world healthcare setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assist with research, data collection, and analysis related to financial and administrative initiatives.
• Support the development and monitoring of budgets, financial reports, and forecasting tools.
• Participate in process improvement and project management activities.
• Help draft communications, reports, presentations, and other administrative documents.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and assist with follow-up tasks as directed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and departments as needed.
• Perform other administrative support duties as assigned.

Learning Objectives:
• Gain insight into healthcare financial operations and administrative management within a regional healthcare setting.
• Apply academic knowledge of business and finance to practical administrative tasks and strategic initiatives.
• Develop professional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Understand the broader landscape of healthcare management and finance at an academic medical center.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Strong interest in healthcare operations, finance, and administration.
• Self-started with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling confidential information with discretion.

Additional Information:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.