Invent Penn State Database Management Intern

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

21d • $17 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Entrepreneurship & Commercialization (OEC) is actively seeking an intern for Spring and Summer 2026 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 and data collection on the cloud based Salesforce platform. Responsibilities encompass a range of activities, including administrative support, program data collection and migration, online research, and utilization of cloud-based tools such as Microsoft 365 Suite and Salesforce. The projects supported fall under the Invent Penn State umbrella, encompassing OEC's diverse initiatives, programs, and events like the LaunchBox and Innovation Network, the Startup Leadership Network, Research Commercialization and the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Programs. We are searching for an ideal candidate who embodies a self-starting spirit with an entrepreneurial mindset. The candidate should either have experience with or be eager to learn Salesforce CRM and project management tools, exhibit attention to detail and process orientation, possess strong problem-solving skills, and demonstrate curiosity with the ability to question and contribute insights. Collaboration is a key aspect of this role, and the candidate should be comfortable working within a team, open to learning from others, and excel in written and verbal communication. Additionally, the candidate must be adept at setting and meeting deadlines. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to participate in the planning and execution of cloud-based projects aligned with their area of expertise and study within the Office of Entrepreneurship & Commercialization. The scope of work can be tailored 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 potential to work a few remote hours each week. If you are passionate about entrepreneurship and eager to contribute to impactful projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

• Self-starting spirit with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience with or be eager to learn Salesforce CRM and project management tools
• Exhibit attention to detail and process orientation
• Possess strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate curiosity with the ability to question and contribute insights
• Comfortable working within a team
• Open to learning from others
• Excel in written and verbal communication
• Adept at setting and meeting deadlines

Responsibilities

• Providing essential support to both new and ongoing entrepreneurship initiatives
• Data collection on the cloud based Salesforce platform
• Administrative support
• Program data collection and migration
• Online research
• Utilization of cloud-based tools such as Microsoft 365 Suite and Salesforce
• Participate in the planning and execution of cloud-based projects aligned with their area of expertise and study within the Office of Entrepreneurship & Commercialization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees