Project Management Summer Intern
Notre Dame Learning Office of Digital Learning (ODL) at Notre Dame Learning is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Management Intern for Summer 2026. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain leadership experience by managing a team of Academic Media and Learning Design interns on a Summer Sprint project and exploring AI-driven efficiencies to enhance ODL’s operational processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates to gain hands-on experience in project management, team management, and process improvement while contributing to impactful digital learning initiatives.
What You’ll Do
The responsibilities of this role are commensurate with experience and educational background. Key responsibilities include:
Project Managing a Digital Learning Project
Under the supervision of the Senior Digital Learning Project Manager, serve as the project lead for a Digital Learning Project. This could include working with a cohort of Academic Media and Learning Design interns collaboratively on a summer-long digital learning project
Facilitate project planning, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with ODL best practices
Coordinate team meetings, monitor progress using project management tools (Asana), and foster an environment of collaboration and innovation
Ensure a successful final project outcome
Exploring AI-Driven Efficiencies for ODL Operations
Develop innovative approaches to streamline the creation of Project Charters, which outline the scope, objectives, and relationships for ODL projects.
Investigate how AI tools can enhance operational processes, from drafting charters to optimizing workflows.
Collaborate with team members to prototype and document these enhancements.
In addition to those responsibilities, the candidate will also have the chance to shadow ODL Project Managers on a variety of projects to further gain experience working with faculty members, stakeholders and other ODL team members.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration, Information Systems, Project Management, or a related field.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana) and/or data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with or interest in AI tools and their applications in organizational processes.
Knowledge of data visualization best practices.
Detail-oriented with a proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Additional Information
Deadline to Apply: April 3rd, 2026
Please include a cover letter for full consideration of your application.
Time Commitment: Up to 30 hours per week.
Location: This is an in-person position requiring work at the University of Notre Dame. A hybrid schedule may be considered with remote options on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Duration: The internship will last approximately 10-12 weeks, starting in early summer.
Compensation: This is a paid internship (17.50/hr)
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.