Business Application Analysts - Student Position
Seeking a student employee with a desire to gain technology administration experience to join the IT department’s Business Systems Administration team. This is currently a remote position with occasional on-campus commitments but is subject to change. Under the guidance of full‑time OIT Application Administration employee, student employees will provide support with granting access, script maintenance, patching, and documentation of basic functionality changes.
Posting Details
- Position Information
- Business Title: Business Application Analysts - Student Position
- Posting Number: 20161785STD
- Department Summary: Seeking a student employee with a desire to gain technology administration experience to join the IT department’s Business Systems Administration team. This is currently a remote position with occasional on‐campus commitments but is subject to change. Under the guidance of full‐time OIT Application Administration employee, student employees will provide support with granting access, script maintenance, patching, and documentation of basic functionality changes.
- Job Profile Duties/Essential Functions
- Provides technical assistance to students, staff, and faculty by troubleshooting software or hardware issues, maintaining IT systems, and offering solutions to ensure smooth technological operations across the University.
- Provides an entry point into the field of Information Technology for Ohio University students.
- Level Summary: Performs basic tasks and assists with administrative or operational duties under supervision. Roles are entry-level and aimed at providing exposure to workplace environments.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: Limited supervisory responsibilities. May supervise other student workers.
- Fiscal Responsibilities: No budgetary responsibility.
- Problem Solving: Addresses routine, well-defined problems under supervision.
- Independence of Action: Works under close supervision.
- Communication and Collaboration: Communicates primarily with supervisor and peers. Collaborates with team members to accomplish tasks.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled for classes at Ohio University, Hocking College, another post‑secondary education institution, or a secondary school during the current semester, immediate previous semester, or immediate upcoming semester.
- Able to follow instructions and complete tasks within deadlines.
- Basic knowledge of office software and communication tools.
- Departments may have specific minimum requirements.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in classes at Ohio University (Undergraduate Minimum – six credit hours, Graduate Minimum – five credit hours), Hocking College (Minimum – six credit hours) or a local area secondary school during the normal academic year.
- Strong customer service skills
- Exceptional computer skills
- Effective communicator
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively
- Ability to work remotely
- Working Condition/Physical Demands: This role is primarily desk‐based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
- Department Information and Technology Office Pay Rate: $12.00
- FLSA Status: Non‐Exempt
- Posting Open Date: 10/18/2026
- Posting End Date: 11/01/2026
- Job Category: Student Hourly
- Planning Unit: Information Technology
- Work Schedule: Schedule will typically lie within the hours of 8:00 A‐5:00 P Monday‐Friday. There may be an occasional need to work outside of business hours. Must be able to work at least 10 hours per week.
- Campus: Athens, Ohio
- Contact: Sally Smathers, darvin@ohio.edu
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Employment Type
Part‐Time- Student Job Level: STUDENT
Job Family
Student Hourly Employee
Job Sub Family
Student IT Support Specialist
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Applicant Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- STUDENT Class Schedule
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