Internship Program

Participate in a UC Davis internship with the FOA department!

Finance, Operations and Administration (FOA) offers students the opportunity to receive targeted professional development while working in various capacities to support the Office of the Vice Chancellor. Interns support key campus initiatives and make significant contributions to the ongoing work of the division.

What will interns learn through their experience with FOA? Interns will be able to:

Work in a professional office setting.
Gain knowledge of campus-wide operational procedure as well as program specific administration.
Work on projects related to UC Davis’ operational and administrative policy.
Learn about applied executive leadership in the context of higher education through firsthand exposure.
Receive targeted mentorship from UC Davis professionals and executives.
Learn professional communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.

Intern Qualifications

UC Davis sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students may apply.

Applicants must be registered students in good academic standing, making progress toward a degree throughout the period of service.

Students on work-study are particularly encouraged to apply.

Testimonials

Katie Lin

"Working in the FOA Communications Office has given me hands on marketing and communications experience. The interns are trusted members of the team and the projects we work on reflect that. Whether that’s interviewing subjects or updating website content we learn more about different areas of communications in a large organization."

J'son Jones

"In my experience working in the Vice Chancellor’s office at FOA, I have been exposed to a network of relationships that will warrant success in my future career. This internship has truly given me unimaginable perspectives into the vastness of the professional world."

Lauren Riebs

"Being an intern for the FOA Communications Office was like winning the lottery — it provided me with the opportunity to work with a group of passionate people, contribute to a range of campus-wide initiatives, and develop a diverse range of skills. Given the desire and determination, there is no end to the possibilities of meaningful impact you can have in this role."