EPMO Internship
Ready to jumpstart your career in project management? The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is looking for motivated students to join our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) as interns. This three-credit, semester-long program offers hands-on experience and valuable skills that will set you up for success in the fast-paced world of project management.
About the Internship
This program is designed to give you a real-world look at how project management works in a dynamic university environment. As a Project Management Intern, you'll be an essential part of the team, helping to plan, execute, and track various IT projects. You won't just be watching from the sidelines—you'll be actively contributing and learning key methodologies and best practices along the way.
What You'll Gain
This isn't just another internship; it's a chance to build tangible skills and expand your professional network. By the end of the program, you'll have a solid foundation in project management and a better understanding of how to lead and work within a team.
Learning Outcomes:
- Enhance your leadership, organization, and time management skills.
- Improve both your written and oral communication.
- Gain experience working as part of a professional team.
- Learn to prioritize multiple tasks and customer requests effectively.
You'll also get practical experience in a higher education setting, exposure to a range of project management tools, and opportunities to network with staff and teams across the university.
- Assist project managers with developing project plans, schedules, and tracking tools.
- Participate in team meetings, take meeting minutes, and track action items.
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of project documentation.
- Collect and analyze data to support project performance reporting.
- Learn and utilize professional project management software and tools.
Feedback on the Internship
"The PMO internship transformed how I approach technology and teamwork, teaching me to navigate complex projects, adapt to shifting priorities, and communicate with impact. Collaborating with the exceptional PMO team gave me the confidence and skills to kickstart my professional career as a product manager, ready to turn ideas into solutions that drive real change."
– Ariq Chowdhury, Spring 2025 Project Management intern