Classification Title:
OPS Intern or Student Intern
Job Description:
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking two talented and highly motivated, part-time Support and Applications Interns to join Research Computing, a unit within UFIT for the fall semester. The intern will assist the RC Support and Services Team with Tier1 HiPerGator user support, application installation, and reference data management.
Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:
- Support service request/ticket triage
- Answering basic support questions via ticketing system, slack, Zoom
- Installation of research applications on HiPerGator
- Participating in the development of support-related scripts/tools/web applications
Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are:
- Practical understanding of contemporary research computing
- HPC application installation skills
- Troubleshooting application code
- Programming experience (support tool and web app development)
- Demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences
- Identify, write down, and carry out performance objectives (mutually agreed upon by the employer, the UFIT experiential learning supervisor, and the student) related to the practical experience in their internship
About UF Information Technology
Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer, UF Information Technology is comprised of eight departments: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/ .
Learn more about UFIT at https://it.ufl.edu/ and @GoGatorsUFIT.
About the University of Florida
UF is one of the nation’s top-5 universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of its commitment to serve a diverse global community. Plus, UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida’s most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what’s happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.
UF Information Technology is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce and values diversity of thought, background, and experience.
Achieving a top-5 public university ranking means we make it a priority to employ and work with people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.
Every Gator has a part to play, and we invite you to join us as we build a community founded on belonging, inclusion, and the freedom to thrive.
Expected Salary:
$15.00 – $18.00 per hour
Minimum Requirements:
UF Student Assistant
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
OPS Intern
High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and skills:
- Strong communication skills
- Familiarity with Linux and command-line use
- Research or programming experience is a plus
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are required to submit with their application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume or CV
- Professional References (Minimum of 3)
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Advertised: 20 Oct 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2023 Eastern Daylight Time