Business Development & University Partnerships Intern Headquarters

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support the Business Development & University Partnerships Department at Istituto Marangoni. The intern will assist with initiatives related to the Groups geographical expansion focusing on both university partnerships and broader business development activities. This role offers a valuable opportunity to deepen knowledge in international academic collaboration while developing skills in project management strategic relationship management and strengthening a problem-solving mindset.

The intern will gain hands-on exposure to managing relationships within a matrix organization and learn how to collaborate effectively with a wide range of external stakeholders.

The learning activities are aimed at developing a solid overview of the Higher Education macro environment and of the creative industry.

Learning activities

Business development:

• To contribute to the analysis of new business opportunities with a focus on geographical development

through desk analysis benchmark and mapping of Istituto Marangonis competitive landscape in specific countries.

• To support the Groups business development by providing data-driven insights including the collection and analysis of various KPIs from schools and departments for reports and special projects.

Strategic Partnerships:

• To support the evaluation of existing and prospective university partnerships through structured analysis including the completion of KPI-based assessment forms and to accurate collaborate at the maintenance of the University Partnership database.

• To collaborate in the development of marketing materials for strategic partnerships with international universities such as admission forms promotional flyers and customized presentations.

• To collect references of new university partners for inclusion in the QS World University Rankings database ensuring alignment with submission requirements.

• To participate in administrative activities including meetings with current and potential partners and assist in tracking follow-up actions to ensure accountability and progress.

• To learn how to coordinate cross-functionally activities with internal departments such as marketing finance and sales to support the operational execution of partnership agreements

Education and skills

• Bachelors or Masters program in International Relations Business

• Fluency in Italian and English is mandatory. Knowledge of Chinese or another second language is considered a plus

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with good understanding of Excel and PowerPoint

• Data-driven mindset and accuracy in managing and analyzing data

• High attention to details organized and methodical attitude and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to learn and high confidential mannersInterest in international education academic partnerships and strategic development