MBA Program Coordinator Intern
Lausanne, CH
About IMD
Founded by business executives for business executives, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) is an independent academic institute with campuses in Lausanne and Singapore as well as a Management Development Hub in Shenzhen.
We strive to be the trusted learning partner of choice for ambitious individuals and organizations worldwide. Our executive education and degree programs are consistently ranked among the world’s best by the Financial Times, Bloomberg, Forbes, and others.
Our leading position in the field is grounded in our unique approach to creating real learning, real impact. Through our research, programs, and advisory work we enable business leaders to find new and better solutions.
Our purpose is Challenging what is and inspiring what could be, we develop leaders and organizations that contribute to a more prosperous, sustainable and inclusive world.
To reinforce our team, we are looking for a
MBA Program Coordinator Intern (100%) / February 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025
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 one-year full-time MBA program is ranked among the best in the world. It helps participants learn how to boost their leadership skills in a digital, entrepreneurial, and global business environment. 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 MBA program operations department. Our MBA program is delivered face-to-face.
Key activities & accountabilities
Supporting the Program Manager & Coordinator in the following areas:
• Support the organization of the MBA programs with high-level service and world-class standards
• Support the coordination of the production of the daily program schedule and teaching material with Faculty members and other internal departments (marketing, print-shop, restaurant, etc.)
• Support the International Consulting Projects (ICPs) coordination
• Handle administrative tasks, follow-up with different departments, and ensure program logistics such as organising special events, meetings, and support to guest speakers
• Support the creation of Learning Portals as pre-program information for participants from around the world to prepare for their arrival
• Provide support to participants during the program
• Carry out general secretarial and other duties as required
• Support with digital sessions
• Support the preparation with the teaching material and help for document or database researches
Formula for success
Education
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality management, in Tourism or in Marketing
• Commercial diploma with strong experience in a multicultural customer relations role is also possible
Experience
• Experience of other cultures or working in an international environment
• Demonstrated organization and administration skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
Requirements
• 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 and the students
• 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.