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 academic and membership affairs department supports member schools and conferences through legislative interpretation, governance processes and academic policy administration across all three divisions. The academic and membership affairs postgraduate intern works closely with NCAA staff on issues related to academic standards, membership requirements and legislative services while gaining hands-on experience supporting the day-to-day operations that help guide and govern intercollegiate athletics.
College graduates with a bachelor’s degree from a four-year NCAA member institution who are interested in academic affairs, compliance, governance or collegiate athletics administration.
A full-time, in-person internship at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, supporting the academic and membership affairs staff across governance, legislative and academic operations.
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 NCAA staff and member institutions through work involving academic policy, legislative interpretation and membership services.
Analyze governance and academic issues impacting member schools, conferences and student-athletes across all three divisions.
Develop practical skills in compliance, governance, research and higher education administration through hands-on experience at the national office.
Connect with NCAA staff, member institutions and conference offices while supporting the daily operations of collegiate athletics governance.
Through hands-on experience supporting academic policy and membership operations, interns gain a national-office perspective on how the NCAA governs and supports intercollegiate athletics across all three divisions.
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 academic affairs, compliance, governance or higher education administration
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational and research skills
- Prior experience in athletics administration, compliance or student services is preferred