Management Consulting Intern at Life Science Cares

Wayne State University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution seeks a Management Consulting Intern to work with mid-sized businesses on various consulting projects. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while receiving mentorship from industry professionals. Responsibilities include facilitating user workshops, conducting research, and preparing reports. Candidates must be Pell Grant recipients and currently enrolled juniors graduating in 2026 or 2027. This internship requires a commitment to travel to client locations and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a junior, graduating December 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Must be a Pell Grant recipient for the current school year.
• Minimum 3.5 GPA preferred.
• GPA 3.5+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and conduct management consulting projects.
• Facilitate workshops to gather business needs.
• Prepare reports on consulting services.
• Conduct benchmarking research for IT spending and industry practices.
• Provide leadership in working with solution vendors.
• Prepare reports and present results to clients.
• Collaborate with clients on analysis and documentation of improvements.
• Complete client projects efficiently while learning.

Skills

Team collaboration

Process analysis

Independent work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree in relevant field (Accounting, Finance, etc.)

Job description

This opportunity is available through Project Onramp, a Life Sciences industry initiative to help Pell granted undergraduates gain access to paid summer internships, industry mentors, and early career training. We are partnered with 100+ companies across the country, and have placed 1000 students in summer internships since 2019.

PROJECT ONRAMP

THIS PROGRAM HAS NO COST TO STUDENTS. IT IS FREE.

Company: RSM

Job Title: Management Consulting Intern (hiring 3 Project Onramp interns for this role)

RSM is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

RSM’s Management Consulting (MC) practice helps businesses accelerate their future. Our consultants are passionate about innovating to drive business growth. Our collaborative approach incorporates industry and functional expertise with a focus on intelligent automation to optimize and enhance the efficiency of business operations. Our core offerings include business transformation and improvement services for finance and accounting, technology, human capital, supply chain and operations leaders, along with strategy execution services to drive projects from start to finish.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Strategy and Management Consulting Intern at RSM, you will work with mid-sized businesses in diverse industries and receive hands‑on client experience with direct access to executive management. Assigned to numerous projects, you will work on several pieces of any particular assignment—not just one small part—and you will feel a great sense of accomplishment on what you learned once done. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our consultants perform at their best and advance their career and professional capabilities.

INTERNSHIP DATES

June 15 to August 7, 2026

In-person at the office: 3 days per week

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with clients and conduct management consulting projects based on client needs.
• Facilitate user workshops to gather and document business needs, requirements, weaknesses and challenges.
• Assist business users, project managers and IT leadership in optimizing the scope, benefits and risks of proposed projects.
• Conduct benchmarking research and analysis for IT spending, trends and industry practices.
• Provide leadership in working with solution vendors.
• Prepare reports on consulting services performed for clients, delivering reports where appropriate and discussing results and recommendations with clients.
• Work with clients to provide analysis, development and documentation of improvement opportunities; this may include implementation and training components.
• Complete client projects effectively and efficiently and maintaining a high level of proficiency.
• Travel to client locations as required.

DESIRED MAJORS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLS

Only seeking undergrads in their junior year. Graduation: December 2026 or Spring 2027.

• Working towards a B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university in the field of Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Economics, Human Resources, Math, Organizational Development, Supply Chain or other related concentration.
• Must have an understanding of strategy consulting.
• Prior experience and success in leadership positions preferred.
• The ability to be a proactive and collaborative member of a team.
• Comfortable analyzing processes and finding solutions.
• Comfortable with goals and independent work.
• Travel to assigned client locations locally and nationally is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations. Supervisors will discuss travel and help coordinate travel logistics with interns beforehand.
• Ability to travel up to 50% locally and nationally, if needed.
• A minimum 3.5 GPA is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidates are required to live within a commutable distance of our New York City office.
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTE: To be considered as a candidate for one of the Project Onramp reserved internships, you MUST be a Pell Grant recipient for the current school year. Also, this company is only seeking current juniors.

• Verify Pell Grant status for the current school year: Take a screenshot of the Pell Grant section from your Financial Aid portal. Feel free to black out the dollar amounts. Send the screenshot via Handshake message or to my email: [e-mail] , along with a PDF of your resume. Make sure your resume is saved as: First Name Last Name
• Virtual Intro Meeting: Once I have received and reviewed your Pell Grant verification, I will email you to schedule a 30‑35 mins video call in the coming days, which may include the weekend/off day, if possible. This is not a formal interview. It is an opportunity for me to meet you, learn a bit about your background and share important details about the Project Onramp program.
• Assuming the Intro Meeting goes smoothly, you will be invited to a virtual info session led by RSM staff members on Thurs, Feb. 26th at 12:30 PM EST.
• After attending the info session, RSM will send you a specific link to complete their online application. NOTE: Preference and priority will be given to those candidates who have attended the information session.
• The RSM team will then review the applications and select/contact candidates for interviews in March.

INFORMATION FOR 2026 GRADUATES

Are you open to hiring 2026 graduates for a summer internship? No