Strategic Initiatives College Intern (Graduate Students Preferred)

THIS POSITION 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.

What You Will Do At ODM:

Strategic Initiatives Intern
Office: Strategic Initiatives
Bureau: Maternal, Child & Family Wellness
College Intern (PN 20087034)

Internship Overview - Strategic Initiatives
The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking a graduate student to serve as a Strategic Initiatives Intern for the agency’s Office of Strategic Initiatives, Maternal, Child and Family Wellness (MCFW) Section. Under the general direction of a Health Systems Administrator, the Graduate Intern will support the MCFW team on projects aimed at improving health outcomes for pregnant individuals, infants, children, and families enrolled in Medicaid. This role is ideal for a graduate student interested in public health, health policy, program evaluation, data analysis, public administration, or related fields.
Responsibilities will include:
• Conducting literature reviews, environmental scans, and background research to inform policy and program decisions.
• Assisting with qualitative and quantitative data analysis to support program evaluation and performance monitoring.
• Supporting development of internal reports, briefing materials, presentations, and communication products.
• Contributing to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of maternal, child, and family health initiatives.
• Performing other duties as assigned to advance strategic priorities (special projects, maintaining logs, records, and files, etc.).

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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.

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• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (graduate students preferred)

• Active enrollment in an MHA, MPH, MPA, or similar graduate program

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is strongly preferred

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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.

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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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Medicaid
Agency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]
Unposting Date: Aug 16, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Lazarus 4, 50 West Town Street, Columbus, 43215
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 /hour
Schedule: Part-time
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Human Resources
Technical Skills: Health Administration, Public Health
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Analyzation