What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Student Professional Development Program Management Intern position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
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.
Job Requirements
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
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.
Job Requirements
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