Graduate Student Professional Development Program Management Intern

Posting Description

GRADUATE STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT INTERN
, Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) - Graduate Student Professional Development , helps graduate students build professional competencies; supports the expansion of graduate professional development programming by helping administer a portfolio of certificate programs and handling recruitment, applications, participant communication, and progress tracking toward certificate completion; and assists with program implementation, assessment, data collection, and reporting, helping expand graduate students' access to and preparation for diverse careers.

This role suits a graduate student interested in higher education administration experience.

• Will administer certificate program application cycles, coordinate admissions, and help calibrate evaluation for consistency
• and 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
• and foster an inclusive work environment

REQUIRED :

• Bachelor's degree and program support experience
• strong organizational, written/oral communication, and multitasking skills along with a motivated, collaborative style suited to fast-paced environments
• and proficiency with Dropbox, Microsoft Office, and Google

8/3/2026