Corporate Partnerships & Business Development Intern - College of Engineering - Integrated Innovation Institute

Corporate Partnerships & Business Development Intern

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it. If you're passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon is a world-class engineering college recognized for excellence, innovation, and the societal relevance and impact of its pursuits. We produce creative and technically strong engineers and research pioneering solutions to global challenges. We do this with an unprecedented commitment to integrating across engineering, sciences, arts, business, and other disciplines to yield transformative results.

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a motivated Corporate Partnerships & Business Development Intern to support outreach efforts within the Integrated Innovation Institute (iii). The iii unites engineering, design, and business to prepare graduate students to solve complex problems through interdisciplinary collaboration. Corporate partnerships play a central role in this mission, connecting organizations with student talent, professional education, and industry-sponsored innovation projects.

Working closely with the Associate Director of Corporate Outreach and New Engagement, this role will help build and strengthen the iii's corporate partnership pipeline through market research, prospect identification, outreach campaigns, and relationship development.

The role supports partnership growth across professional development through online certificates, industry-sponsored capstone projects, and employer engagement for hiring talent. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to corporate partnership initiatives at the intersection of business development, higher education, and industry engagement while working with organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

The successful candidate would be a self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills. This role is ideal for a graduate student or early-career professional who enjoys relationship building, networking, research, and strategic outreach. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Corporate Outreach and New Engagement.

• Research and identify prospective corporate partners aligned with iii programs and initiatives.
• Build and maintain prospect lists and outreach pipelines using CRM tools.
• Support outreach campaigns promoting iii online certificates, capstone sponsorship opportunities, and employer engagement initiatives.
• Draft personalized outreach emails, Linked In messages, and other communications.
• Conduct market research on companies, industries, workforce development initiatives, and corporate learning programs.
• Prepare briefing materials and background research for partnership meetings.
• Track outreach activity, maintain partnership records, and support pipeline management.
• Attend corporate meetings and strategy discussions, as appropriate.
• Represent the Integrated Innovation Institute at networking events, community engagement opportunities, and employer-facing events, including occasional evening programming.
• Assist with additional projects that support corporate outreach and partnership development.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

• Curious and proactive
• An excellent written and verbal communicator
• Organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable conducting research, synthesizing information, and communicating findings effectively
• Interested in relationship building and business development
• Professional and confident interacting with external organizations
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

• Part-time (approximately 30 hours per week)
• Six-month internship
• Hybrid position in Pittsburgh
• Occasional evening hours to attend networking, community engagement, or employer events

• Linked In
• CRM systems (or willingness to learn)
• Market research or outreach experience

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as…