ICB Program Manager Intern
About The Position
The Program Manager Intern will support ICB’s Program Management team by gaining exposure to transformation initiatives, institutional partnerships, and cross‑functional project delivery. This internship blends foundational learning, hands‑on project coordination, and ownership of a signature project aligned to ICB strategic priorities. The intern will work closely with Program Managers and Senior Program Managers to support day‑to‑day initiative execution, coordination across verticals, and planning for major activities such as the UNITE Summit. This role is ideal for students interested in program management, nonprofit strategy, higher education systems change, and large‑scale initiative delivery.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (junior, senior, or graduate student preferred), undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, education, nonprofit management, business, or a related field.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional demeanor and ability to collaborate across teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with project management tools is a plus.
- Interest in higher education, nonprofit program management, and institutional transformation work.
- Availability to work onsite during our core hours Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Availability for occasional evenings and weekends event(s).
Responsibilities
- Shadow Program Managers and Senior Program Managers across ICB verticals, including Transformation Support, Strategy Development, Executive Leadership, Knowledge Management, Strategic Finance, and Digital Solutions.
- Attend internal team meetings, cross‑functional working sessions, and partner or institutional engagement calls.
- Review project materials, institutional profiles, donor requirements, and service provider scopes to build contextual understanding.
- Support meeting preparation, note‑taking, and follow‑up action items.
- Assist with tracking institutional project progress and maintaining dashboards or trackers.
- Support organization of project documentation, files, and materials to strengthen knowledge management practices.
- Prepare brief summaries, meeting digests, or internal updates for Program Managers.
- Support service provider coordination, communication, and follow‑ups as needed.
- Support Program Managers with special projects tied to ICB transformation initiatives.
- Assist with research, documentation, or tool development to support program delivery and internal processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to project workflows and execution.
- Assist with pre‑conference planning and coordination related to the annual UNITE Summit.
- Support cross‑team coordination with Events, Strategy Development, and other ICB verticals.
- Assist with logistics such as attendee tracking, speaker preparation, and materials coordination.
- Provide on‑site or virtual support during the summit, as applicable.
- Contribute to post‑conference debriefs, documentation, and synthesis of insights.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
