Graduate Student Professional Development Program Management Intern

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Graduate Student Professional Development Program Management Intern, within Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD), supports graduate students in building professional competencies. This role aids in expanding graduate professional development programming by administering a portfolio of certificate programs. Responsibilities include handling recruitment, applications, participant communication, and tracking progress toward certificate completion. The intern will also assist with program implementation, assessment, data collection, and reporting, thereby enhancing graduate students' access to and preparation for diverse careers. This position is ideal for a graduate student seeking experience in higher education administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Program support experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong oral communication skills
• Strong multitasking skills
• Motivated, collaborative style suited to fast-paced environments
• Proficiency with Dropbox
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Proficiency with Google

Responsibilities

• Administer certificate program application cycles.
• Coordinate admissions and help calibrate evaluation for consistency.
• Manage acceptances and waitlists, responding promptly to applicant inquiries.
• Coordinate logistics for certificate sessions, including speakers/facilitators (payment, travel, campus support).
• Track participant progress through completion, including certificate presentation.
• Support program assessment and data reporting.
• Create written/visual communications for students, faculty, and staff across platforms.
• Support broader Grad PD events and contribute ideas for program growth.
• Apply culturally responsive practices serving MIT's diverse, multinational community.
• Foster an inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern