FUNCTION & SCOPE:

Reporting to the Business Systems Manager the student selected for this position will build an understanding of several key Research Foundation (RF) enterprise-wide applications, the related operational and project activities, and data management initiatives. The selected student candidate will provide assistance ranging from operational, departmental, and/or organizational initiatives, to project-level support, depending on each of the system or business needs. The student candidate should be able to execute assigned tasks from conception to completion in a timely and accurate manner as a key driver to the overall objective's success. During the internship tenure, the selected student candidate will primarily assist with tasks across three different applications under the Information Technology Services departments umbrella; 1) the content management system (RF Website); 2) data warehouse solution, and 3) Human Capital Management solution. Given the range of activities this person will address in this role it will be crucial that the individual have a collaborative disposition, to work with various ITS team experts in each area to identify tasks and objectives and follow up with regular status updates through various forms of communication.

DUTIES:

• Build an understanding of RF enterprise applications, their business uses, and data sources.
• Assist with web page development, content editing, and web content migrations.
• Perform image manipulation tasks such as image resizing, file format conversion, and basic image editing.
• Assist with executing software test plans.
• Assist with access to User Accounts.
• Troubleshoot system and/or end-user issues.
• Other duties as assigned

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees throughout the organization.
• Adept in learning new software tools.
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills.
• Possess critical thinking skills in approaching problems.
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS and jQuery, Content Management Systems, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Products.

Requirements:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Candidate should hold a high school degree or equivalent.
• Is currently enrolled in an accredited degree program, a student from the State University of New York (SUNY) colleges and universities is preferred but not required.
• Has demonstrated organization skills, willingness to work independently, problem solve, adhere to deadlines, effective listening/communication, and proven commitment to follow established processes/procedures.

Additional Information:

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.