Summer Operations Intern: Higher Education Admin & Strategy

Wayne State University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Wayne State University is offering a paid part-time internship as an Operations Management Intern, focused on higher education. The position lasts for 3 months during the summer of 2026 and provides a stipend of $17.00 per hour.

Interns will support the Institute for Advanced Computational Science by helping with administrative tasks, improving processes, and collaborating with various departments. This role is perfect for students keen on understanding higher education operations and gaining practical experience.

Applicants should be driven, organized, and proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with a keen interest in Higher Education Administration.

Qualifications

• Availability to fulfill internship hours Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
• Previous experience with website updating and webpage management.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operational and administrative projects.
• Support planning and execution of events.
• Help track budgets, reports, and internal data.
• Contribute to process documentation and workflow improvements.

Skills

Highly organized

Analytical

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient in Google Apps

Education

Pursuing a degree in Business Management, Higher Education Administration, or related field

Job description

Wayne State University is offering a paid part-time internship as an Operations Management Intern, focused on higher education. The position lasts for 3 months during the summer of 2026 and provides a stipend of $17.00 per hour.

Interns will support the Institute for Advanced Computational Science by helping with administrative tasks, improving processes, and collaborating with various departments. This role is perfect for students keen on understanding higher education operations and gaining practical experience.

Applicants should be driven, organized, and proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with a keen interest in Higher Education Administration.