College Intern - Fiscal (HYBRID)

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State of Ohio


Location
Columbus
Work Type
On Premise
Salary
$36,000 - $48,000
Employment Type
Internship
Experience Level
Entry Level
Posted Date
05/08/2025

College Intern - Fiscal (HYBRID)

College Intern - Fiscal (HYBRID)  (250003LU) 

Organization

: MedicaidAgency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]

Unposting Date

: May 20, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

: Lazarus 5 50 West Town Street  Columbus 43215

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $18-24 / hour

Schedule

: Part-timeWork Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pmClassified Indicator: UnclassifiedUnion: N/A 

Primary Job Skill

: InternshipTechnical Skills: InternshipProfessional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking Agency Overview


This internship may be telework eligible on a hybrid basis.


About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

  • Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
  • Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
  • Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
  • Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
  • Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

Job Description


What You Will Do At ODM:

Office: Fiscal Operations

Position Title: College Intern (PN 20093800)

Internship Overview

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking a College Intern to join our Fiscal Operations office. The College Intern will assist our Fiscal team with a variety of key projects and work related to ODM’s 2026/2027 biennial budget process and the beginning of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026, including:

  • Tracking federal budget proposals that might impact the Medicaid program    
  • Tracking state budget proposals that might impact the Medicaid program    
  • Preparing, formulating, and tracking fiscal impact statements on federal and/or state statutes and policies
  • Analyzing and formulating revenue and expenditure data for monitoring and reporting purposes  
  • Reconciling payment and data issues
  • Federal grant management and reporting
  • Desk reviews and analyses of cost reports
  • Receipt of checks/revenue and other mail
  • Preparing deposit transactions
  • Running reports in Cognos BI
  • General ledger adjustments/entries
  • Disbursement estimates and tracking for SFY 2026
Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (undergraduate or graduate)
  • Preferred academic majors include Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a similar field of study
Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information

This internship is part-time, temporary.

This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (12), Ohio Revised Code.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an application from consideration for a position.  An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.