Bureau of Benefit Administration Intern (College)

Are you a college student searching for a summer internship? Public School Employees' Retirement System has an exciting internship opportunity in Dauphin County. The Bureau of Benefit Administration Intern position is open at the Harrisburg office of the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). Our ideal candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word as well as possess excellent telephone etiquette, customer service experience, and typing skills. You do not want to miss out on this chance to gain valuable experience - apply today!

As a Bureau of Benefit Administration Intern, you will be responsible for providing clerical and office support within the Bureau of Benefit Administration to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. You may also have the opportunity to provide support to other bureaus within PSERS as needed. Duties include, but may not be limited to:

• Scheduling appointments
• Entering data
• Sending routine correspondence
• Assisting with preparations for presentations
• Filing, reviewing, and scanning documents as necessary

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Internship, May 2025 through September 2025
• Minimum of 30 hours per week during business hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Hours are flexible with school schedules, within these parameters.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Currently enrolled full-time (carrying 12 or more undergraduate credits or 9 or more graduate credits) in a post-secondary education program for the 2024-2025 school year.
• Be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher).
• Be at least eighteen years of age.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be proficient with computers.
• You must have customer service experience.
• You must possess professional skills
• You must have the ability to remain employed May 2025 through September 2025.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.