Entry Level Public Service Administrator Jobs
New grad public service administrator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or coursework in public policy can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Ecm Enterprises, BairesDev, and Canonical hiring at this level now.
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Department Summary:
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) is proud to prepare today’s learners to be tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Our graduates enjoy success and leadership in professional fields that offer enormous opportunities and have a tremendous impact on people’s lives.
CPHS offers a range of undergraduate and professional degree programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with majors in Clinical & Medical Sciences, Public Health, and Health Care Administration; Master’s in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP); Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD); and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN).
Job Summary:
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (https://www.drake.edu/hs/) at Drake University invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach HSCI 182 - Public Health Program Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation beginning January 25, 2027. We seek candidates who will be knowledgeable and committed to providing rigorous and engaging learning experiences for undergraduate students enrolled.
Responsibilities include creating and delivering course content, utilizing Drake’s learning management system (LMS), and assessing student learning. To thrive in this role the individual will have strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, and students in a positive, helpful, and cooperative working relationship. The successful candidate will have organizational and time management skills to keep materials in order, adhere to course and program policies, stay on track with the syllabus schedule, maintain documentation records, and follow through on assignments to completion. They will also have the initiative and ability to work independently while thriving in a setting requiring collaborative communication for maximal efficiency and effectiveness.
HSCI 182 – Public Health Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Course Description
Careful planning and evaluation of public health programs are essential competencies for public health professionals. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of how to implement public health programs and evaluate their effectiveness. As this course is designed to be grounded in public health practice, students will complete the course with the skills necessary to develop both a program and evaluation plan. The course will include lecture with group discussion on current topics and the development of a health promotion program for a specific community partner. Students will apply the fundamental public health program implementation and evaluation concepts through completion of module activities, assignments, and group projects.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Master’s degree preferred in public health or a related field is minimally required.
EXPERIENCE: Previous teaching experience in a classroom and/or public health work environment is preferred.
OTHER ESSENTIAL TRAINING AND SKILLS: A commitment to academic excellence; advanced knowledge of healthcare or public health; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills. ‌
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Apply online by submitting a (1) letter of interest, (2) curriculum vita, (3) brief statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and (4) contact information for three references. Materials must be uploaded to www.drake.edu/hr. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Stacy Gnacinski, PhD, CMPC at stacy.gnacinski@drake.edu. Information about the Drake community may be viewed at http://www.drake.edu/hr.
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Learn more about why Drake is an exceptional place to work: An Exceptional Working Environment | Drake University
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; email: jobs@drake.edu ) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Department Summary:
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) is proud to prepare today’s learners to be tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Our graduates enjoy success and leadership in professional fields that offer enormous opportunities and have a tremendous impact on people’s lives.
CPHS offers a range of undergraduate and professional degree programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with majors in Clinical & Medical Sciences, Public Health, and Health Care Administration; Master’s in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP); Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD); and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN).
Job Summary:
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (https://www.drake.edu/hs/) at Drake University invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach HSCI 182 - Public Health Program Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation beginning January 25, 2027. We seek candidates who will be knowledgeable and committed to providing rigorous and engaging learning experiences for undergraduate students enrolled.
Responsibilities include creating and delivering course content, utilizing Drake’s learning management system (LMS), and assessing student learning. To thrive in this role the individual will have strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, and students in a positive, helpful, and cooperative working relationship. The successful candidate will have organizational and time management skills to keep materials in order, adhere to course and program policies, stay on track with the syllabus schedule, maintain documentation records, and follow through on assignments to completion. They will also have the initiative and ability to work independently while thriving in a setting requiring collaborative communication for maximal efficiency and effectiveness.
HSCI 182 – Public Health Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Course Description
Careful planning and evaluation of public health programs are essential competencies for public health professionals. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of how to implement public health programs and evaluate their effectiveness. As this course is designed to be grounded in public health practice, students will complete the course with the skills necessary to develop both a program and evaluation plan. The course will include lecture with group discussion on current topics and the development of a health promotion program for a specific community partner. Students will apply the fundamental public health program implementation and evaluation concepts through completion of module activities, assignments, and group projects.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Master’s degree preferred in public health or a related field is minimally required.
EXPERIENCE: Previous teaching experience in a classroom and/or public health work environment is preferred.
OTHER ESSENTIAL TRAINING AND SKILLS: A commitment to academic excellence; advanced knowledge of healthcare or public health; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills. ‌
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Apply online by submitting a (1) letter of interest, (2) curriculum vita, (3) brief statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and (4) contact information for three references. Materials must be uploaded to www.drake.edu/hr. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Stacy Gnacinski, PhD, CMPC at stacy.gnacinski@drake.edu. Information about the Drake community may be viewed at http://www.drake.edu/hr.
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Learn more about why Drake is an exceptional place to work: An Exceptional Working Environment | Drake University
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; email: jobs@drake.edu ) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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Entry Level Public Service Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level public service administrator job?
Start by targeting roles that explicitly welcome 0 to 2 years of experience or list internships as qualifying background. Employers at this level look for coursework in public administration, policy, or business, along with demonstrated organizational and communication skills. Volunteer work, internships with government agencies or nonprofits, and any experience coordinating programs or supporting administrative teams gives entry level candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire entry level public service administrators?
Companies hiring entry level public service administrators right now include Ecm Enterprises, BairesDev, and Canonical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from local and state government agencies, public sector contractors, and mission-driven nonprofits that regularly bring on junior staff to support program and administrative operations.
Are there remote entry level public service administrator jobs?
Yes, though most postings at this level are on-site or hybrid. About 42% of entry level public service administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates open to in-person work will have the widest range of options while still finding some flexibility-friendly roles in the mix.
Are these new grad public service administrator jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior public service administrator roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience, counts internships or relevant coursework toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio of administrative or policy project work in place of full-time professional history.
Which industries hire the most entry level public service administrators?
Entry Level public service administrator roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on ongoing program coordination, compliance support, and community-facing administrative work that junior candidates can step into with the right academic background and internship experience.