Career Services • 102 Gilchrist Hall • (319) 273-6857 • www.uni.edu/careerservices/
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONS/WORK SETTINGS
(Some of these occupations may require additional education and experience)
Local Government
City Management
Financial Administration
Budget Analysis
General Services
Community Affairs
Social Services
Urban Planning
State Government
Administrative Services
Legislature
Judicial
Political Support/Lobbying
Federal Government
Professional
Administrative
Technical
Legislative Branch
Legislative Agencies
Legislature: Administrative Staff,
Washington-based or Home District
Committee
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch: Office of the President,
Management and Budget,
Administration
Council of Economic Advisors
U.S. Trade Representatives
Executive Departments
Independent Agencies
Health/Medical
Healthcare Administration
Non Profit
Administrative
Development
Program Management
Policy Analysis
Business
Human Resources
Budget Analysis
Management
Sales/Marketing
SKILLS DEVELOPED WITH A MAJOR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Critical thinking
Analytical reasoning
Clear and effective writing
Abstract thinking
Creative problem solving
Awareness of political issues
Active learning
Effective information conveying
Learning strategies
Communicating in logical manner
Ability to make appropriate decisions and solve problems
Ability to persuade and influence others
SELECTED WEB RESOURCES
(Links to non-UNI Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement)
Exploring Careers
UNI Career Services
What Can I Do with a Major in Public Administration
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
Careers in Local Government Management
Job Hunting Materials and Sites
UNI Career Services – Job Board
Public Service Careers
ICMA – Career Center (International City/County Management Association)
The NonProfitTimes
Opportunity Knocks.Org
Riley Guide Jobs in Public Service and Administration
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Federal
Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program (For graduate students only)
USAJobs
AvueCentral
United States Senate Employment
Iowa
State of Iowa Job Page
IowaJobs – Job Bank
State of Iowa Government Agencies
Local
National Association of Counties
Govtjobs
The Riley Guide: State and local Governments
Nonprofit Organizations
Idealist Nonprofit Careers
United Way-211: Information Search
Associations/Organizations
Search for more Associations
SEARCH THE INTERNET
Use keywords such as the name of the field plus careers or jobs - e.g. careers in public administration. Use phrases such
as what can I do with a major in … with the name of the field of interest - e.g. what can I do with a major in public
administration.
Important Notice: Links to any resource should not be interpreted as an endorsement of or contractual relation with
any product, viewpoint, organization, or individual and UNI Career Services. Upon creation of this informational
resource, links to other locations were up to date and accurate. Please notify (careerservices@uni.edu) us about broken
links.
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