IT Intern

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Experience with various operating systems and computing devices. Experience installing and configuring desktop computer systems in a networked computing environment, and in applying diagnostic techniques for problem troubleshooting. 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide excellent client service.
• Ability to apply diagnostic techniques for problem troubleshooting.
• Ability to apply information technology best practices, including security (this includes information security or physical security, such as asset management) to problem resolution and troubleshooting.

• Background in information technology and working with customers.
• Ability to quickly gain proficiency in new technologies.
• Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.
• Energetic, Creative, Curious and Flexible.
• Experience in supporting and troubleshooting Windows Operating Systems (8.1 and higher) and Apple iOS Operating Systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated success in time management with the ability to prioritize tasks and projects
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Experience with setup and configuration of end-user laptop and mobile device hardware, software, phones, monitors, printers, and peripherals.
• Creating and maintaining documentation in collaborative web based technology: Google Docs, Sheets, and Sites.
• Experience working with Cloud based applications like iCloud, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, DropBox or equivalent.

Certifications and Licenses:

Preferred Education:

• Current student or recent graduate from a four-year college with major coursework in computer science, management information systems or closely related field of study.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sitting, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, bending, lifting, standing, and carrying equipment.
• Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 21-40 pounds.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, grasp forcefully.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May require extended hours and weekends, on-call rotation.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Note: Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this job description

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.