Make an impact at Rice while building real-world experience.
Operations, Finance & Support (OF&S) is funding student internships across the university for the 2026–27 academic year. These paid internships give Rice students the opportunity to take on meaningful projects, build professional skills, work alongside university leaders and staff, and contribute to work that makes a difference across campus.
$15/hour | ~10 hours/week | Flexible Schedules
Internship Opportunities
Ready to put your skills to work? Explore the opportunities below to find an internship that matches your interests, learn more about each role, and apply.
Athletics Marketing & Fan Engagement Intern
Rice Athletics
Develop and execute student and community engagement strategies to grow awareness, attendance, and participation in Rice Athletics as part of the Rep the R campaign. Learn more...
Digital Accessibility & User Experience Intern
Development and Alumni Relations – Development Information Systems
Improve the usability and accessibility of OwlConnect support resources through user research, content improvements, and recommendations for an enhanced digital support experience. Learn more...
Compliance & Program Engagement Intern
Office of Ethics, Compliance and Enterprise Risk
Strengthen Rice’s Youth Protection Program by gathering stakeholder feedback and developing communications, educational resources, and recommendations that support campus program sponsors. Learn more...
Data & Assessment Intern
Center for Career Development
Analyze student engagement and career outcomes data and develop reporting tools that help the CCD and campus partners evaluate programs and inform decision-making. Learn more...
Student Engagement & Communications Intern
School of Humanities – Dean’s Office
Develop and implement strategies to increase undergraduate awareness, participation, and engagement in School of Humanities events and programming. Learn more...
Event Marketing & Community Engagement Intern
Environmental Science Undergraduate Program
Lead outreach, marketing, employer recruitment, and event planning for the Green Career Forum, connecting students and community members with environmental career opportunities. Learn more...
Global Travel Safety Intern
Rice Global
Research travel risk management best practices and develop practical educational resources that help Rice travelers prepare for safe and successful international experiences. Learn more...
Business Process & Digital Operations Intern
School of Social Sciences – Dean’s Office
Design and implement digital workflows and organizational systems that improve research administration processes and management of the School’s digital communications assets. Learn more...
What to Expect
Interns will work approximately 10 hours per week while gaining hands-on experience in a professional university setting. Throughout the program, interns will receive guidance and feedback from their supervisors and connect with the OF&S Intern Program team. The internship culminates in an end-of-year presentation, where interns will share their work, accomplishments, and impact with university leaders.
Application Timeline
- September 18: Deadline to apply
- September 28–29: Selected candidates schedule their interview time slot
- October 1–5: Internship interviews conducted
- October 7: Internship offers are extended
- October 15: Internship start date and intern orientation
Questions? Contact opex@rice.edu .