Job Description Summary & Additional InformationOrganization's Summary Statement:
The Intern for the OCS Technology Team position supports the Technology Manager in Career Services with reporting and data processing. The position is an hourly role; details below. Specific Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain system interface scripts using Python and REST API. Systems include 12Twenty and Salesforce.
- Maintain, design and develop a Business Intelligence (BI) system using Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and Google Sheets / Google Apps script.
- Manage data integrity, regularly conducting de-duplication and quality control reviews.
- Design, implement, and maintain tables, views and queries in a SQL database.
- Provide standard reports by exporting data from HireSmith; reporting on real-time recruiting volume, student activities, coaching volume, recruiting trends, employer profiles and history, etc.
- Fulfill reporting and data requests from HireSmith, including student engagement and recruiting patterns.
- May assist in managing the work of multiple undergraduate students on projects for OCS.
- Create reports and analysis on historical recruiting patterns and volume.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferences:
Desired Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
- Professionalism & Customer Service – The Office of Career Services serves multiple customer groups, to include graduate students, undergraduate students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff. Must be comfortable in a fast-paced professional environment interacting with multiple constituencies in a positive, proactive, responsive and cheerful manner.
- Experience with Python required; experience with Salesforce a plus.
- Must have very strong Excel, ETL, and BI skills, including Tables, array functions, VLOOKUP, Power Query, Power BI and similar skills applicable to ETL and reporting.
- Must have database management skills (especially SQL), specifically to export and manipulate data.
- Conscientiousness and Dependability – The GA is a full member of the OCS Technology Team and plays a large role in the team’s success. Reliability, timeliness, and ability to consistently deliver high quality work within quick turnaround times is necessary.
- Attention to Detail & Critical Thinking – Attention to detail is important in our service culture. Creative and critical thinking skills support project development and implementation needs.
- Discretion and Sound Judgment – Ability to maintain confidentiality of student data; ability to anticipate the consequences of his/her actions as they relate to the creation and dissemination of information and the ability to make sound decisions with limited supervision.
- Initiative – Ability to be proactive and offer suggestions for resolving issues and/or improving current processes that support the Technology Team.
- Teamwork & Collaboration – Ability to work with others from different backgrounds and levels within the organization to elevate results.
Required Application Materials:
Resume, Cover Letter
Additional Information:
This is a 15 month, 20 hours per week (40 hours per week in the summer), internship on the College Park campus in Van Munching Hall. Candidates must be enrolled in a University of Maryland graduate program throughout the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Fall 2027 semesters. Pay is $15/hour. This position would begin Monday August 31, 2026, and run through Wednesday, December 22, 2027.
Supervisor Information:
Sandra Staub, Director, Career Services Technology and Data Analytics
https://careers.rhsmith.umd.edu/staff/#sandra-staub
Best Consideration Date:
July 10, 2026
Posting Close Date:
N/A
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Physical Demands:
Abilitiy to lift ten lbs
Licenses/ Certifications:
N/A
Education:
Must be a graduate student currently enrolled at the University.
DepartmentBMGT-Dean-Career Management
Worker Sub-Type Graduate Assistant
Salary Range$15.00 per hour
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Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO StatementThe University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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