Graduate Student Professional Development Programs Intern

Posting Description
GRADUATE STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INTERNCareer Advising and Professional Development (CAPD)(part-time 8-10 hrs/wk.) to administer the application cycle for certificate programs. Will coordinate the admissions process and organize application review sessions; manage calibration of application evaluation to ensure consistency and fairness; confirm acceptance of admission and manage the wait list ensuring quick responses to applicant inquiries; facilitate arrangements for certificate sessions; collaborate with the Graduate Professional Development team to secure and manage speakers and workshop facilitators ensuring smooth payment travel logistics welcome and aid on campus; track participant progress in each certificate program; assist with program assessments and data reporting; create and coordinate communications about the certificate programs; contribute to the overall mission of the Grad PD team by supporting its events and signature programs; collaborate on generating new ideas for program growth and service; employ culturally adaptive practices and provide excellence in service to MITs diverse and multinational student postdoc and alumni population; and contribute to an inclusive work environment.

CAPDis a hub for students postdocs and alumni to explore and prepare for jobs internships fellowships and medical or graduate school.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelors degree; strong organizational interpersonal and written and oral communication skills; self-motivation; familiarity with common software e.g. Dropbox Microsoft Office and Google Docs; ability to engage in multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment approach problems with flexibility and complete tasks independently; abilitytolisten carefully and communicate tactfully; and collaborate and build effective relationships with a broad range of constituents including students faculty administrators and external constituents. PREFERRED: Familiarity with Airtable and Evernote.

Will work eight to ten hours a week. A hybrid schedule is available based on program timelines.

May be working toward a graduate degree or in career transition.

The start date will be ASAP and will continue until June 15 2026.

8/27/2025