About the ADI Summer Internship Program

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General information and expectations for all internships:

• Internship length is approximately eight weeks. The role usually begins shortly after Cornell’s graduation weekend and ends in the first week of August. Interns are expected to work 30-40 hours per week, depending on availability. Housing is not provided. If a remote option is available for a particular role, that information will be included in the job description.
• Interns will be expected to engage in regular group interactions with their peers and in weekly program luncheons that feature guest speakers from Cornell’s administration. The guest speakers will provide in-depth and behind-the-scenes insight into University operations.
• One of the program’s goals is an end-of-summer showcase event where all interns can provide a five-minute presentation on their projects and overall experience, along with a written executive summary, to senior leadership.
• Interns are a part of a community beyond the ADI Summer Internship program. Interns are expected to contribute positively to the Cornell community and conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to a professional environment. Interns will be expected to fully participate during normal office hours.
• Multicultural competence is highly valued. As a diverse institution that welcomes students from all over the world, Cornell recognizes and honors diversity among all staff.

About the Program

The ADI Summer Intern Program was implemented in 2008, and serves an important role in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace at Cornell. Internships support the areas of Finance, Audit, Procurement, Accounting, Payroll, IT, Retail, Budget and Planning, and potentially various other units at Cornell University’s Ithaca campus. Since 2022, the program has accepted applications from students at other colleges and universities.

During the program, the interns participate in a series of events and assignments designed to help them learn about how Cornell departments function and gain valuable work and networking skills they can take with them into their careers. Interns are asked to contribute positively to the Cornell community, conduct themselves in a professional manner, and participate fully.

Testimonials from Student Interns

Bryce designed, tested, and implemented automated data integration processes.

“Overall, this experience was a great one. I found myself quickly acclimating to data integration work with Boomi. The tool is intuitive and easy to use for simple integrations, but for more complex integrations constant problem solving and out-of-the-box thinking is required. I enjoyed this puzzle-like aspect of the work and will likely seek a job as an Integration Developer after graduating.”

Jayden supported a project management team, turning the results of several assignments  into a new website.

“This internship allowed me to see into the world of project management and what it takes to successfully manage and run a project team. Working with different teams and shadowing other project managers taught me about different project management styles and I was able to learn and take bits and pieces of all the management styles to find a style that works for me. Along the way, I was able to build connections with the people I worked with through the conversations I’ve had with my manager to the countless meetings with the teams I’ve worked with, and ultimately, I learned about how to find success in the project management world.”

Kai was instrumental in their team’s annual web accessibility review.

“This internship allowed me to immerse myself in the world of web accessibility and obtain valuable skills that are transferable across careers and fields. I learned about the WCAG accessibility guidelines and the importance of web accessibility, building a strong foundation and developing these skills further. Among them, I gained confidence in decision-making, learned how to lead a team, and worked with individuals with different working styles.”

Matthew helped a retail service team meet their business needs with software system features.

“While brainstorming for solutions, I practiced asking clarifying questions to ascertain the exact project guidelines and avoid wasting time working on unnecessary tasks. Weekly meetings with supervisors made me a better communicator, while also improving my discipline and focus due to the expectation of progress from my clients. The weekly guest speaker meetings provided me with lifelong wisdom and gave me confidence that I am taking the right path in developing my career.”

Morgan was tasked with shaping a comprehensive skills development program for a group of employees.

“Overall, my ADI Summer Internship experience was incredibly enriching and rewarding. By being given autonomy and support in my role, I was enabled to learn in real-time and grow professionally. The ADI Summer Internship weekly leadership meetings also enabled me to learn from experienced professionals and grow my network.”

Safiyyah compiled a spreadsheet of construction details for all Cornell buildings in the Ithaca area.

“Some of these construction details include the building’s use classification, construction class, original year built, fire and smoke detection systems, building height, maximum floor area and more. I sourced most of the information from the Cornell archives and facilities documents, but I also spent some time downtown in City Hall going through original files of Cornell buildings. Creating this spreadsheet has been a great opportunity for me to learn more about what happens after construction plans are made and why certain procedures of design and construction are followed. As a civil engineering student interested in one day becoming a project manager, getting experience with building codes has been eye opening and something I don’t think I would have encountered had it not been for this internship.”