Graduate Program Coordinator Internships
Graduate program coordinator internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working program coordinators, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in {{top_industries_phrase}}, with TD, Sanofi, and Los Alamos National Laboratory among the employers posting roles now.
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What Your Job Will Be Like
- Support the Program Security Office PerSec Program Lead with documentation and tracking of security reporting requirements
- Support the High-Risk Security Professionals with researching and documenting security requirements and facility information
- Perform data analysis and compile metrics
- Present metrics and briefings to stakeholders, including leadership
- Create documentation using Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word
- Read requirements and policy documents and synthesize information to write and update trainings, policies, procedures and other documentation Manage processes and provide suggestions for process improvement Develop and maintain relationships with peers, managers and customers Coordinate and schedule meetings
- Create documentation using Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word
Salary Range
At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here.
Qualifications We Require
You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
- Earned bachelor's degree
- Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited graduate program
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
- U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.
Qualifications We Desire
Pursuing a degree in Security, Business Administration, Management or similar field
Experience working both independently and in team environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Power Point and Word
- Knowledge of business principles and processes
- Interest in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to solve complex problems
- Knowledge or experience working in a security related field
- Knowledge or experience working with government centric community
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actional insights
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
About Our Team
The Program Security Office within High Security Operations (HSO) performs high-impact, national security work for a broad segment of the Department of Energy, Department of War (DoW), and the Intelligence Community (IC). The Program Security Office protects the information of our customers by providing a secure environment that allows Sandia to deliver products and services that protect our nation's security. The Program Security Office is responsible for interpretation and oversight of security requirements, to include physical security, access controls, facility accreditation, incident investigation, and clearance management.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance
This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. Under federal law, citizens and agents of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation are generally prohibited from accessing Sandia National Laboratories. Accordingly, such individuals will not be considered for employment unless they are also a citizen of the United States.
If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
What Your Job Will Be Like
- Support the Program Security Office PerSec Program Lead with documentation and tracking of security reporting requirements
- Support the High-Risk Security Professionals with researching and documenting security requirements and facility information
- Perform data analysis and compile metrics
- Present metrics and briefings to stakeholders, including leadership
- Create documentation using Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word
- Read requirements and policy documents and synthesize information to write and update trainings, policies, procedures and other documentation Manage processes and provide suggestions for process improvement Develop and maintain relationships with peers, managers and customers Coordinate and schedule meetings
- Create documentation using Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word
Salary Range
At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here.
Qualifications We Require
You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
- Earned bachelor's degree
- Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited graduate program
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
- U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.
Qualifications We Desire
Pursuing a degree in Security, Business Administration, Management or similar field
Experience working both independently and in team environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Power Point and Word
- Knowledge of business principles and processes
- Interest in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to solve complex problems
- Knowledge or experience working in a security related field
- Knowledge or experience working with government centric community
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actional insights
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
About Our Team
The Program Security Office within High Security Operations (HSO) performs high-impact, national security work for a broad segment of the Department of Energy, Department of War (DoW), and the Intelligence Community (IC). The Program Security Office protects the information of our customers by providing a secure environment that allows Sandia to deliver products and services that protect our nation's security. The Program Security Office is responsible for interpretation and oversight of security requirements, to include physical security, access controls, facility accreditation, incident investigation, and clearance management.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance
This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. Under federal law, citizens and agents of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation are generally prohibited from accessing Sandia National Laboratories. Accordingly, such individuals will not be considered for employment unless they are also a citizen of the United States.
If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Graduate Program Coordinator Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Graduate Program Coordinator Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large employers recruit summer graduate program coordinator interns the preceding fall, with application windows opening as early as September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so roles appear year-round. Starting your search in the fall semester gives you the best shot at structured cohort programs before they close.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams for graduate program coordinator interns have no work history to evaluate, so give them something concrete instead. Document two or three projects showing program planning, event coordination, curriculum tracking, or administrative workflow design, naming the tools you used and linking to any case studies, process maps, or outcome summaries that demonstrate the work.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach, since many graduate program coordinator internships never appear at university events at all.
Practice the graduate program coordinator intern screen out loud
Graduate program coordinator intern interviews commonly include scenario-based questions on student advising, program logistics, or stakeholder communication, and sometimes a short case exercise. Practice your answers aloud, walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the conclusion you reach.
Target structured coordinator programs at larger institutions
Many universities, hospital systems, and education-focused organizations run cohort or rotational programs specifically designed to train people new to graduate program coordination. These pipelines recruit early, move fast, and fill before general postings appear. Identify the programs that match your interests and get your application in during the first wave of recruiting.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the graduate program coordinator internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you begin sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Graduate Program Coordinator Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a graduate program coordinator internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at this level. For graduate program coordinator candidates, the concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a documented project portfolio showing program planning, event coordination, or data tracking work. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often make faster decisions for students they meet in person.
Can a graduate program coordinator internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for graduate program coordinator interns is consistent performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and understanding the employer's return-offer timeline before your internship ends. Position yourself for one by treating every project seriously, without counting on it as a certainty.
When should I apply for graduate program coordinator internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, so applications for June start dates often open in September and October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, which means openings appear across the full calendar year. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single season gives you the widest window.
Are graduate program coordinator internships paid?
Most professional graduate program coordinator internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements exist primarily at nonprofits or through academic credit agreements, so reading each listing carefully tells you what a specific role offers.
What should a graduate program coordinator internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three complete, documented projects showing program planning, stakeholder coordination, or administrative systems work, naming the tools used and linking to any published case studies or process documentation where visible. Add relevant coursework in higher education administration, organizational management, or data analysis. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote graduate program coordinator internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the graduate program coordinator internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you have identified roles that fit. Use the work-type filter to see only the format you can actually commit to.
Can international students get graduate program coordinator internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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