About the role#
Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this internship offers a behind-the-scenes view of higher education administration, organizational strategy, and institutional operations. You will support daily office functions, research modern administrative tools, and draft operational documents. A primary focus of this role is supporting the President’s Office Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) framework, acting as a liaison to help campus leaders adapt and establish their own departmental workbooks.
What you'll do#
- Maintain and refine the President's Office SOP Checklist Workbook.
- Act as a project liaison to directors, associate deans, and department leads to introduce and adapt SOP templates.
- Develop a 360-degree understanding of institutional workflows across campus divisions.
- Assist with the planning, logistics, and coordination of presidential events, retreats, and gatherings.
- Draft briefing materials, process guides, meeting summaries, and institutional reports.
- Explore, test, and recommend emerging AI tools and digital workflow practices.
- Assist with student-facing events, town halls, commencement activities, and campus traditions.
- Serve as an approachable student ambassador at President's Office events.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate degree program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE).
- Expected enrollment in S997 alongside the internship.
- Interest in higher education administration, organizational development, leadership, or student affairs.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Curiosity about modern workplace tools, generative AI applications, and process optimization.
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse administrative stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $22 per hour for up to 140 hours per semester.
- Employment type: Internship, part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Franklin Cummings Tech
Franklin Cummings Tech is a college based in Boston. Founded in 1908, it offers certificate, associate, and bachelor degree programs in fields like computer technology, electronics, and construction management. The institution focuses on technical and trade education to support student career goals. It employs 233 people and maintains a single campus location.
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