Yale Summer Session Special Programs Assistant

Position Type  
New Haven Promise Summer Intern

Hours  
37.5 hours per week, with some evening and weekend work

Tentative Internship Dates  
May 20, 2026, to August 4, 2026 

Position Summary

Yale Summer Session is one of the leading university summer sessions, offering intensive courses in New Haven, online, and abroad for Yale College credit, along with a range of special academic programs. Reporting to the Director of Yale Summer Session, the Special Programs Assistant will support the diverse operations of Yale Summer Session, including residential life, with a particular focus on several Yale Summer Session initiatives: the Yale Writers’ and Young Writers’ Workshops; English Language Institute; Seminar in Art History; Acting, Journalism, and Politics Signature Programs; and the First-Year Scholars at Yale Program, among others. The Special Programs Assistant will assist with daily operations, participant support, event coordination, and general office tasks to ensure smooth and professional delivery of Yale Summer Session courses and programs throughout the summer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide general office support, including assisting with communications and updating and maintaining program webpages and other resources.
  • Work closely with faculty, staff, and program leaders to ensure classrooms, materials, sessions, and events are fully prepared and well organized.
  • Assist in creating and distributing detailed program agendas and schedules.
  • Design and produce welcome packets and other orientation materials with helpful information, advice, and resources for participants.
  • Support student move-in and move-out processes, including check-in and check-out logistics and on-site assistance.
  • Serve as a chaperone for and support participants on field trips, excursions, and other program activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support Yale Summer Session operations.
  • Participate in occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of comfort working with diverse groups.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, to be resourceful and proactive, and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with program coordination, event planning, or student services.
  • Familiarity with academic programs, higher-education settings, or summer learning initiatives.
  • Proficiency with website management or content-update tools, and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting. 

Special Programs Assistant

Position Type  
New Haven Promise Summer Intern

Hours  
37.5 hours per week, with some evening and weekend work

Tentative Internship Dates  
May 20, 2026, to August 4, 2026 

Position Summary

Yale Summer Session is one of the leading university summer sessions, offering intensive courses in New Haven, online, and abroad for Yale College credit, along with a range of special academic programs. Reporting to the Director of Yale Summer Session, the Special Programs Assistant will support the diverse operations of Yale Summer Session, including residential life, with a particular focus on several Yale Summer Session initiatives: the Yale Writers’ and Young Writers’ Workshops; English Language Institute; Seminar in Art History; Acting, Journalism, and Politics Signature Programs; and the First-Year Scholars at Yale Program, among others. The Special Programs Assistant will assist with daily operations, participant support, event coordination, and general office tasks to ensure smooth and professional delivery of Yale Summer Session courses and programs throughout the summer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide general office support, including assisting with communications and updating and maintaining program webpages and other resources.
  • Work closely with faculty, staff, and program leaders to ensure classrooms, materials, sessions, and events are fully prepared and well organized.
  • Assist in creating and distributing detailed program agendas and schedules.
  • Design and produce welcome packets and other orientation materials with helpful information, advice, and resources for participants.
  • Support student move-in and move-out processes, including check-in and check-out logistics and on-site assistance.
  • Serve as a chaperone for and support participants on field trips, excursions, and other program activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support Yale Summer Session operations.
  • Participate in occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of comfort working with diverse groups.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, to be resourceful and proactive, and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with program coordination, event planning, or student services.
  • Familiarity with academic programs, higher-education settings, or summer learning initiatives.
  • Proficiency with website management or content-update tools, and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting. 

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Position Type  
New Haven Promise Summer Intern

Hours  
37.5 hours per week, with some evening and weekend work

Tentative Internship Dates  
May 20, 2026, to August 4, 2026 

Position Summary

Yale Summer Session is one of the leading university summer sessions, offering intensive courses in New Haven, online, and abroad for Yale College credit, along with a range of special academic programs. Reporting to the Director of Yale Summer Session, the Special Programs Assistant will support the diverse operations of Yale Summer Session, including residential life, with a particular focus on several Yale Summer Session initiatives: the Yale Writers’ and Young Writers’ Workshops; English Language Institute; Seminar in Art History; Acting, Journalism, and Politics Signature Programs; and the First-Year Scholars at Yale Program, among others. The Special Programs Assistant will assist with daily operations, participant support, event coordination, and general office tasks to ensure smooth and professional delivery of Yale Summer Session courses and programs throughout the summer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide general office support, including assisting with communications and updating and maintaining program webpages and other resources.
  • Work closely with faculty, staff, and program leaders to ensure classrooms, materials, sessions, and events are fully prepared and well organized.
  • Assist in creating and distributing detailed program agendas and schedules.
  • Design and produce welcome packets and other orientation materials with helpful information, advice, and resources for participants.
  • Support student move-in and move-out processes, including check-in and check-out logistics and on-site assistance.
  • Serve as a chaperone for and support participants on field trips, excursions, and other program activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support Yale Summer Session operations.
  • Participate in occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of comfort working with diverse groups.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, to be resourceful and proactive, and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with program coordination, event planning, or student services.
  • Familiarity with academic programs, higher-education settings, or summer learning initiatives.
  • Proficiency with website management or content-update tools, and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting. 
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