Information Technology Student Internship - job 1 of 2

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries’ Strategic Technologies’ department is seeking a hire.

The University Libraries’ Strategic Technologies’ department is beginning a program to improve our initiative to create a more diverse and inclusive environment. This program has created a position for a student whose gender, race, ethnic, cultural, and/or national background contribute to the diversity of the Information Technology field. The position will start as a one-year paid internship and then transition into two years of professional employment with the Libraries’ Strategic Technologies’ team. The internship will take place during the student’s senior year of college with the expectation that upon successful completion of the internship and graduation they will work for the University Libraries in the Libraries’ Strategic Technologies department for two years. The two-year fixed term appointment will be benefits-eligible employment. During the internship, which pays for 10-20 hours a week during the semester, the student will rotate among various teams within Strategic Technologies (i.e. Software Development, Infrastructure and automation, End User Computing, etc.) to gauge the student’s interest, capabilities, and priorities for the team they will work with during their two-year employment within the unit.

Job Duties:

The student will get an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with IT professionals that have experience in test-driven software development, continuous integration, automation, and orchestration of infrastructure, personal workstation support and project management. This will give a student who has been learning about these concepts in the classroom an opportunity to get hands-on experience with these tools in a professional environment and go from theory to application. Furthermore, the student will be assigned a mentor within Libraries Strategic Technologies to provide guidance and support throughout the program duration. At the end of the three years the student will have a stronger resume and a portfolio that includes a number of highly desired skillsets to advance their IT career, whether it’s in Software Development, DevOps, User Support, or Project Management in virtually any industry.

Qualifications:

• Student must be entering their Senior year in the fall of 2021, expected to graduate at the end of academic year (Spring or Summer 2022).

• Student should have experience or knowledge in computer programming, web development, systems administration, end user support, or project management.

• Students must demonstrate an enthusiasm to learn, a record of collaboration and contribution to a team, strong communications skills, and the ability to stay organized with multiple competing priorities (no minimum GPA is required).

• Students in Information Technology related fields are encouraged to apply.

The Penn State University Libraries are a strategic asset to Penn State University, advancing intellectual discovery, information literacy, and lifelong learning, all in support of the University’s strategic goals in teaching, research, service, and outreach. The University Libraries is ranked among the top 10 research libraries in North America, according to the Association for Research Libraries investment rankings, and provides service at University Park and 22 other campus locations throughout Pennsylvania as well as online.

The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We encourage candidates to apply who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment. The University Libraries Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Commitment Statement can be found at https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity/libraries-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-accessibility-deia-commitment-statement . Additionally, more information about DEIA efforts at the University Libraries can be found at https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity . Further, Penn State’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence, can be found by visiting http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement .

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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