2026-2027 Post-Baccalaureate Intern

Andover; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Academy in Andover seeks a 2026-2027 post-baccalaureate intern to support the Head of School’s Office and help implement the long-range strategic plan. This one-year, entry-level position is ideal for a recent graduate aiming to build a foundation in education administration, institutional leadership, and strategic planning.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will coordinate calendars, assist with board and faculty meetings, conduct literature reviews on trends in secondary education,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree by June 2026 in education, public policy, humanities, or related field.
• Phillips Academy graduates preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; high proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word and TEAMS.
• Professionalism, discretion with confidential information, proactive self-starter.
• Interest in pursuing a career in educational leadership or administration.
• Non-exempt position eligible for medical, dental, and mental health benefits.
• Mentorship from senior leaders and networking within the Academy and broader educational community.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Manage office workflows, coordinate high-priority communications, and support the daily operations of the Head of School’s Office. Create and maintain a campus wide calendar.
• Project Coordination: Assist the Chief of Staff with planning and execution of Board of Trustee meetings, faculty meetings, and campus-wide strategic initiatives.
• Research & Literature Reviews: Conduct research and synthesize literature on trends in secondary education and institutional policy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support outreach to faculty, students, parents, and alumni by coordinating logistics and preparing materials.
• Meeting Support: Prepare agendas, conduct analyses, and document outcomes for the Senior Administrative Council and other leadership groups.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Teams

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (completed by June 2026) in education, public policy, humanities, or related field

Job description

The 2026-2027 post-baccalaureate intern will be a critical member of the Head of School’s administrative team, providing high-level support for the Academy's strategic priorities. Working directly under the Chief of Staff, the intern will gain a "behind-the-scenes" look at the operations of a leading independent secondary school and provide support for the beginning stages of implementation of the long-range strategic plan. This is a 1-year entry-level position ideal for a college graduate seeking to build a foundation in education administration, institutional leadership, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Manage office workflows, coordinate high-priority communications, and support the daily operations of the Head of School’s Office. Create and maintain a campus wide calendar.
• Project Coordination: Assist the Chief of Staff with the planning and execution of special projects, such as Board of Trustee meetings, faculty meetings, and campus-wide strategic initiatives.
• Research & Literature Reviews: Conduct research and synthesize literature on trends in secondary education, practices, and institutional policy to inform executive decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support outreach to faculty, students, parents, and alumni by coordinating logistics and preparing materials.
• Meeting Support: Help the Chief of Staff by preparing agendas, conducting analyses, and documenting outcomes for the Senior Administrative Council and other leadership groups.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree (completed by June 2026) in education, public policy, humanities, or a related field. Phillips Academy graduates preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; high proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word as well as TEAMS.
• Attributes: High degree of professionalism, discretion with confidential information, and a proactive "self-starter" mindset.
• Interest: A demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in educational leadership or administration.
• This is a non exempt position eligible for medical, dental, and mental health benefits.
• Professional Development: Mentorship from senior leaders and opportunities for networking within the Academy and broader educational community.

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI, and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.