Telecommunications Support Internship

OPS Intern or Student Intern

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a talented and highly motivated, part-time Telecommunications Support Intern to join Infrastructure & Communication Technology (ICT), a unit within UFIT for the fall 2022 semester. The intern will aid in setup and deployments of phone equipment. This position will also aid in the documentation of deployed phones across campus.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Assist in deployment of phones
• Assist in the physical setup for new phone deployments
• Assist in documentation for new phone deployments
• Assist in troubleshooting VoIP and analog issues

Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are:

• Basics to Voice Over IP (VoIP) and analog technology
• Basics to trouble shooting VoIP and analog issues
• Be able to edit telecommunications documentation
• Develop effective work habits, including time management, punctuality, and personal accountability related to the work and its function in the economy.
• 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 

The UF Information Technology division is comprised of eight departments reporting to the Vice President & Chief Information Officer. The departments reporting directly to the VP & CIO are Academic Technology, Research Computing, Infrastructure & Communication Technology, Applications, Development, & Integrations, Data Platform & Analytics, Information Security Office, Customer Experience & Resource Planning, and the UFIT Business Center. 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 thoughts, background, and experience. Achieving a top-5 public university ranking means we make it a priority to employ and work with people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and ethnicities to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution. We welcome applications from individuals who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s vision and mission.

$13.00 per hour

OPS Intern
High School diploma or equivalent.

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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

• Background in Excel
• Strong writing and grammatical skills
• FBI background check required

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.