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ITHAKA · 1 day ago

Intern, Ithaka S+R (Rural Student Success Network)

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Ithaka is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to knowledge and education. The intern will support the Rural Student Success Network project by conducting case studies, developing tools for technical assistance, and facilitating virtual convenings to bolster student success in rural-serving institutions.

Higher Education

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Address critical challenges in higher education

Develop a broader knowledge of Ithaka S+R’s work through exposure to and active participation in discussions beyond the scope of the intern’s specific project

Collaborate with researchers and analysts to produce specific deliverables

Present work accomplished during the internship showcasing deliverables achieved and skills learned

Contributing to project development (e.g., project scoping, background research, development of mixed methods research instruments)

Participating in data collection (e.g., literature reviews, desk research, conducting interviews and focus groups)

Performing data analysis

Contributing to project outputs, including reports, memos, blog posts, fact sheets, and slide decks

Qualification

Research skillsQualitative analysisCommunication skillsData analysisProject developmentTeam collaborationAttention to detailSelf-starter

Required

Pursuing a master's degree or Ph.D in a field that requires superior writing, communication, research, and critical thinking skills

Strong interest in Ithaka S+R's mission to solve challenges facing higher education

Comfort working in a fluid, highly collaborative, remote team environment

Ambitious self-starter enthusiastic about learning new skills

Highly effective communicator, eager to collaboratively set goals and seek feedback

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while ensuring attention to detail and accuracy

Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts and research data into compelling, accessible, and engaging work products, including long- and short-form written outputs as well as presentation materials