IT Documentation Internship

OPS Intern or Student Intern

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a talented and highly motivated, part-time IT Documentation Intern to join ICT Construction Management, a unit within UFIT for the next year. The intern will help our network engineers by entering network asset information into several documentation systems. The intern will have the opportunity to shadow the network engineers outside of the office and learn about UF’s vast and complex network. The intern will also have the opportunity to assist our project managers in the planning of new projects.

Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other dedicated employees focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.

UFIT’s ICT Construction Management team is housed in the Ayers Building at Innovation Square; about a mile East of campus. This team plans and designs the wired and wireless network infrastructure for new buildings and renovated spaces, the planning and installation of new emergency notification devices and blue light emergency phones, and all of UFIT’s underground utilities.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

The intern must be very detail oriented. The data entered is used to plan future projects, assist in troubleshooting, and resource planning.

The intern must also be self-motivated and able to work independently on assignments.

The intern is not required to have any computer networking background, but must be willing to learn about the UFIT network.

Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are:

The intern will learn about UF’s vast and complex network. The intern will have the opportunity to interact with UFIT staff of all levels and learn about future full-time positions within UFIT.

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 the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

$13.00 to $16.00 per hour

UF Student Assistant

This position is open to all students 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

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Please select the top 5 unique preferred qualifications based on the most essential competencies for this position.

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

• Be in the final stages of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field
• Aptitude for learning new technologies
• Genuine curiosity and willingness to self-start
• Excellent reliability, including time management skills
• Basic knowledge of network protocols, hardware, and troubleshooting techniques.

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.