Important Dates
Aug. 12, 2025: Application opens (8 a.m. ET)
Sept. 12, 2025: Application closes (5 p.m. ET)
Dec. 2025: Candidate selection and notification
June 15 – May 28, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
The NCAA administrative services department supports the Association’s financial operations and internal business functions through accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and operational support services. The administrative services postgraduate internship offers two distinct positions — finance and accounting, and rotational administrative services — providing interns with hands-on experience across financial management, reporting, operational processes and cross-functional business operations while collaborating with NCAA staff on projects that support the day-to-day functions of the national office.
College graduates with a bachelor’s degree from a four-year NCAA member institution who are interested in finance, accounting, business operations or collegiate athletics administration.
A full-time, in-person internship at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, offering two positions that support finance, accounting and administrative operations across the Association.
A yearlong program running June 15, 2026 through May 28, 2027. Relocation to Indianapolis is required.
Interns are paid hourly at a rate that equates to $33,000 annualized and receive full benefits. Applicants should plan for their own relocation costs to Indianapolis.
Why Participate?
Support the NCAA’s financial and operational functions through hands-on experience in accounting, reporting, budgeting and administrative services.
Develop practical business, analytical and financial skills through real-world projects that impact the daily operations of the national office.
Rotate through key operational areas and collaborate with staff across departments to gain broad exposure to Association business functions.
Connect with NCAA staff and leadership while building professional experience within a national governing body for college athletics.
Through hands-on experience across finance, accounting and administrative operations, interns gain a national-office perspective on how business functions support the NCAA’s mission and daily operations.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year NCAA member institution by the internship start date
- No prior experience as an NCAA national office intern or employee
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (international students may apply through Optional Practical Training for F-1 students)
- Interest in finance, accounting, business operations or collegiate athletics administration
- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
- Prior coursework or experience in accounting, finance or business administration is preferred
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