EMBA Student Engagement Coordination Intern

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 19,000+ 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 an

Executive MBA Student Engagement Coordination Intern (100%) / February, 1 2026 – August, 31 2026

The Job's Mission
IMD (Institute for Management Development) is a self-owned foundation dedicated to the development of international business executives at each stage in their careers based on the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne, Switzerland. Our unique environment enables us to maintain our position as a world leader in Executive Development.  Our Executive MBA program is ranked among the best in the world. It helps participants learn how to become more reflective global leaders, to lead with personal responsibility and integrity, while having a positive impact on their business and society. It provides a life-changing career journey with incredible networking opportunities for those with the ambition to make a real difference in a complex and rapidly changing world. 

We are looking for a dynamic intern to support the EMBA Student Engagement and Academic Affairs related operations. Our EMBA program is delivered virtually and face-to-face.

Key activities & accountabilities Supporting the Student Engagement Team in the following areas: 
•    Delivery of the EMBA programs with high-level service and world-class standards 
•    Coordination of the program deliverables and gather teaching material from Faculty members and liaise with other internal departments (marketing, communication, F&B, etc.) 
•    Learning management system to support participants’ learning experience 
•    Answer requests from the participants during the virtual and face-to-face sessions 
•    Carry out general academic affairs tasks (supplier contracting, NDA, purchase orders, invoicing, and other duties)
•    Support the delivery of virtual sessions and webinars

Formula for success

Education 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, event management, or marketing
• Other business management certification with strong experience in a multicultural customer relations role also possible

Competencies and 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 Student Engagement & Academic Affairs department and the students/participants
• Stress management, customer-oriented, professional
• Time management, organization, and coordination skills
• Diplomatic and discreet, proactive
• Excellent English and Good French; other languages are an advantage
• Computer literate (MS Office) 

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.