As a
Student Extern in
Enterprise Development & Integration, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise systems while learning directly from skilled IT professionals in a collaborative, real-world environment. This role is designed to help you build foundational technical skills while gaining exposure to large-scale systems used in healthcare, research, and operations.
SummaryThe
Student Extern provides technical assistance to various teams while gaining hands-on experience and developing job-related skills. Under supervision, the extern supports system analysis, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical maintenance tasks in an enterprise IT environment.
**The ideal Junior, Senior or Grad student will be working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT/Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems and lives in the local Houston area. The externship is approx. 5-7 months and part time 19 hours/week. The hourly pay rate is $18.00-$19.00**Major Work ActivitiesAnalysis, Diagnosis & Problem Solving- Analyze source documents, database structures, and reporting requirements to support system functionality.
- Assist in diagnosing system issues and contribute to proposing thoughtful technical solutions.
- Monitor system health and performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Support the resolution of hardware, software, operating system, and system integration issues under guidance.
Technical Changes & Environment Maintenance- Assist with keeping operating systems updated in accordance with established standards.
- Document system environments, configurations, and changes accurately.
- Support routine updates and maintenance to keep systems current and stable.
Learning & Collaboration- Learn enterprise IT tools, processes, and best practices through hands-on participation.
- Collaborate with team members across Enterprise Development & Integration.
- Apply troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills in real system environments.
Other Duties- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support team objectives and personal development.
EDUCATION- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent and College bound or in-college students.
- Preferred: Pursuing a bachelor's or master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE- Required: None
- Preferred: Programming basics in C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python, Web development (Angular or another front-end framework is a plus), SQL and working with data. Analytical skills, good communication skills needed, and willing to learn.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
