Career Development Center Intern

Contract Type: Fixed-term maximal

Location: Lausanne, CH

About IMD

The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has been pioneering leadership development for nearly 80 years. Founded by business for business, we are an independent university institute with Swiss roots and global reach. Operating from Lausanne with strategic hubs in Singapore, Shenzhen, and Cape Town, IMD works with 20,000+ executives from 120+ countries annually. Our 145,000+ alumni form a powerful global network. Consistently ranked among the world's top business schools, IMD bridges cutting-edge research with real-world application to help leaders solve problems, scale solutions, and drive impact.
Real Learning for Real Impact.

To reinforce our team, we are looking for a

Career Development Center Intern (100%) 1 February – 31 July 2027

The Job's Mission

We are looking for dynamic intern to support the Career Development Center (CDC).

Key activities & accountabilities

• Providing general administrative support for the CDC and contributing to process improvements (e.g., Excel lists, student groups creation, photos, printing materials, etc.).
• Collecting feedback and creating surveys using Qualtrics.
• Managing logistical tasks such as room bookings, calendar scheduling, and related coordination.
• Tracking attendance at CDC events.
• Supporting the planning, logistics, and follow-up of CDC events (e.g., visitor badges, lunch bookings, postings, gift preparation, room signage).
• Maintaining and updating CDC systems (e.g., 12twenty, Canvas, Teams, Salesforce) with relevant content such as events, assignments, workshops, job opportunities, resource library items, and contact details.
• Assisting the CDC team with ad hoc requests and operational needs.
• Organising and streamlining the CDC shared folder, enhancing the structure and filing system.
• Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Engaging with students in relation to logistics management and communication.
• Collaborating with other colleagues across CDC, Degree Programmes and IMD as a whole.

Formula for success

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree

Experience

• Must be enrolled in a University for the duration of the contract

Requirements

• Demonstrated organization and administration skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in an independent manner
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Team player is a must, as you will work closely to other members of the MBA office
• Stress management, customer-oriented, professional
• Time management, organization, and logistics skills
• Diplomatic and discreet, proactive
• Excellent English
• Computer literate

How to apply

If you have the above skills and would like to work in our stimulating environment, please send your complete application file (letter of motivation and resume in English, copies of your work certificates and diplomas).

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability (such as dyslexia, sight and/or hearing disabilities, etc) and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please specify it in your application.

A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required for this position.