Job Description for Summer Internship ‘23 With Cambridge University Press & Assessment, South Asia About us Cambridge University Press and Assessment is the world’s leading academic publisher, assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge where the teams are one global connected community by moving forward, together. We are focused on meeting the needs of our learners, authors, and customers by bringing research, teaching, learning and assessment together. Close to 500 years old, we have always believed in building on our heritage and ethos of excellence. Last year August 2021, global academic research and education publisher Cambridge University Press and Worldwide Assessment and education experts from Cambridge Assessment came together to form a single organisation, Cambridge University Press & Assessment. With expertise spanning close to 500 years, we have over 8000 employees globally. We aim to inform and educate people around the world to empower diverse, sustainable, and vibrant communities. Our approach and partnerships are based on respect and integrity, and we aim to lead by example in our approach to ethics and the conduct of our organisational operations. Our Mission is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence. Internship Purpose - Principal Accountabilities Internship at Cambridge University Press & Assessment comes with a package of opportunities to learn and grow for the young students at the steppingstone of their careers. We are committed to providing the exciting exposure and a learning experience to our interns upon them joining the Cambridge family. Upon securing internship role at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, each intern would be assigned a defined project as per the business and the vertical. The interns will then work on these short-term projects in collaboration with an array of cross-functional teams, buddies, and mentors, and present their reports and findings upon the completion of the internship duration. This shall provide the right and early exposure to our interns and give them the first taste of working in a multinational organization and learn from it. Once the internship tenure is completed, all cross-functional interns shall have the opportunity to present their project to a panel of business leaders of the organization. We shall also be looking at evaluating the interns during their internship tenure for pre-placement offers of employment as well, subject to evaluation as per organizational criteria and requirements. There is a lot you can gain from an internship at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, including but not limited to: • • • • • • • • Develop experience working on a wide variety of organizational projects Gain exposure to a fast-paced, collaborative office environment Work side-by-side with a highly experienced functional and cross-functional teams Organize and attend company meetings and networking events Creating and implementing strategic solutions to help internal/external clients accomplish their short-term and/or long-term objectives Working with the key stakeholders on the assigned projects Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful professionals Compensation/stipend available Knowledge & Experience • • • • • • • • • • In final year of college post-graduate program or graduation program. Prior industry experience is not mandated but preferred Minimum cut-off of 60% for all prior education. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels Natural relationship builder with integrity, reliability, and maturity. Capability to manage and influence senior stakeholders. Excellent listening, problem solving, negotiation, and presentation skills. Time and project management skills. Expert at Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, Salesforce and help desk support software, preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Solid organizational skills and attention to detail Internship Locations and Domains Cambridge University Press & Assessment is offering internships at the following locations: • • • • • New Delhi Bangalore Mumbai Hyderabad Chennai We have various domains open for internship opportunities, which majorly include: • • • Marketing & Branding Sales/Marketing Sales/Analysts • • • • Human Resources Operations/SCM Editorial & Publishing Diversity & Inclusion Working Environment Cambridge University Press & Assessment values flexibility and supports the creation of a culture in which people are encouraged to work flexibly in ways which jointly balance individual needs and business objectives. Empowering and trusting everyone means that Cambridge can offer greater choice in how, when and where people and teams work. This positively benefits both employees and the organisation through improved employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity as well as helping the organisation to attract, retain and develop a more diverse talent pool. While we are highly flexible with our working styles, the interns will be expected to majorly report to office location and premises during their internship tenure. It is a 5-day working model with standard office hours being 9am to 6pm, will can vary depending on the assigned projects. This shall help the interns in understanding and gaining better experience of a working environment. Being part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment means being in pursuit of potential. Not only do we unlock the potential of millions of people around the world through our learning, research and assessment solutions, our work improves the whole of society. And we are incredibly proud to be part of a purpose-led organisation that shapes the future of global education. As individuals here at Cambridge, we are constantly reaching for new goals and finding creative ways of doing things that help each other and our customers. We know that including our diverse perspectives in solving problems ensures that we do it better and faster. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and approach create better outcomes. More importantly, fostering an inclusive culture is the right thing to do, and it's part of how we achieve our purpose: to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence. Ensuring that anyone, no matter who they are, feels they belong here is an essential part of who we are and the contribution we make to society, and to our planet. To enable an environment which our people can thrive in, our customers benefit from, and where work complements life, we empower everyone to manage their time and capacity, and to prioritise their wellbeing. That's why from day one everyone at Cambridge University Press & Assessment can discuss flexible working options to find the best solution for them and their role. *****
