Intern- Information Technology (OIT-SIS)

Job TitleIntern- Information Technology (OIT-SIS) Agency Texas A&M International University Department Office Of Information Technology Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationLaredo, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker Job Description Job Summary Assist the Office of Information Technology with the daily functions of the Student Information Services group. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain reports based on data from the Student Information System (SIS). Responsible for ensuring that areas of the University's information systems and services are in compliance with Texas A&M International University rules and standard administrative procedures, as well as with The Texas A&M University System policies and regulations, PCI security standards, and/or other applicable standards such as FERPA, HIPAA, copyright laws, and the State of Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 202. Provide local program support for SQL student database applications. Prepare and modify programs to extract data from SIS. Provide support to University department regarding the usage and maintenance of SIS and associated data. Provide analytic support to department/projects/requests regarding SIS. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field. Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates. Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students. Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications. Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines. Outstanding customer service skills. Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills. Problem analysis and problem-solving skills. Ability to learn and use multiple software programs. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other Requirements Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions. Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule. Promptly complete all required trainings. Submit time sheet biweekly. Subject to funding and/or need. Pay of Rate: $10.50/hour for up to 19 hours weekly All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. For many students, part-time student employment on campus is the beginning of their working career. Your work history not only follows you as a student through college but also out into the working world after graduation. Student employment is an opportunity to build positive work experience and learn new skills that may help you in the future to obtain employment. There are a number of advantages to accepting a student employment position on campus: · It provides an opportunity to begin your working career in an environment that will help you develop and grow as an employee. · It’s a short commute to work. · Work hours can be scheduled around your class schedule. Find out if there is an on-campus job that is right for you and put student employment to work for you! To be eligible for Student Employment: Undergraduate Students · Undergraduate student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester of college-level courses or accepted remedial courses. · International undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours to meet the federal immigration guidelines. · Must maintain a 2.0 TAMIU overall GPA. Graduate Students: · Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours per semester. · International graduate students must enroll in 9 semester credit hours in order to meet the federal immigration guidelines. · Must maintain a 3.0 TAMIU overall GPA. Students who will be graduating may enroll for less than half time for their final semester. Must submit proof of graduation. Federal and State Work Study positions It may also be advantageous for you to apply for financial aid to assist you with meeting your educational goals. This may also include being eligible for the Federal Work Study and State Work Study programs.