Undergraduate Business Administration Summer Intern - Instruments Division

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New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

Responsibilities:

The Instruments Division Business Administration Section is seeking a Summer Intern who will work together with the Business Administration team to support various administrative functions within the Instruments Division. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Instruments Division, which crafts one-of-a-kind science instruments to explore Earth, planets, the cosmos and beyond!

The Intern will be a member of the Division Business Administration office and report directly to the Group Supervisor. The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience with many of JPL’s business processes, including asset management, calendaring, travel and expense reporting, office moves, financial planning and reporting tools and processes, and other ad-hoc assignments.

Tasks include but not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with Business Administration Section team members and Instruments Division personnel on assigned tasks

• Provide backup support to the Section business teams in times of high demand

• Prepare and analyze monthly reports/metrics as requested

• Assist in the development and maintenance of custom reporting solutions developed in Power BI

• Assist in the creation of business processes and workflows within Microsoft Teams

• Participate in recommending and implementing business process improvements to streamline and automate tasks

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Computer/Business Information Systems, Information Technology or similar disciplines

• Must have at least 1 semester or quarter remaining to complete degree

• Must be available to work onsite at JPL, full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 weeks during the summer

• Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 out of a 4.0 GPA or equivalent

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills; strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in MS Office applications, including M365, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Excel [pivot tables, power pivot, macros, advanced functions], PowerPoint and Word

• Completed coursework with exposure to standard principles, theories concepts and techniques in business, accounting, financial analysis, forecasting/trend analysis, budgeting and reporting.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, team environment, but also function independently

Preferred Skills:

• Prior internship/volunteer experience in related business disciplines

• Advanced experience with MS Office applications, including M365, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Power BI

The typical hourly rate for this job in Pasadena, California depending on education level is $18.50 as a freshman, $21.50 as a sophomore, $24.50 as a junior, $26.50 as a senior.

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.

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The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training. Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

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JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.

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