Identity and Access Management Intern - Winter/Spring 2027

MSU Federal Credit Union; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

MSU Federal Credit Union seeks an Identity and Access Management Intern for Winter/Spring 2027 in East Lansing. This hybrid, part-time internship supports the IAM team with provisioning, access reviews, and documentation to strengthen security controls.

You will shadow IAM activities, join team meetings, assist with onboarding/offboarding processes, and help maintain accurate access records while developing professional skills in communication, teamwork, and problem solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Active pursuit of associate or bachelor degree in a related field.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist IAM with routine user access requests under supervision.
• Support onboarding, transfer, and off-boarding processes.
• Help with access exception reports and audits.
• Document workflows and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent worker

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Confidentiality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Identity and Access Management Intern - Winter/Spring 2027

Job Category: Information Technology

Requisition Number: IDENT004980

• Part-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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East Lansing, MI 48823, USA

Description

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) team is responsible for the creation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of user access across MSU Federal Credit Union's systems and applications, following the principle of least privilege. The goal of this internship is to provide hands-on support to the IAM team by assisting with recurring manual access-related workload, including provisioning support, access reviews, and documentation.

The MSUFCU Internship Program is designed to support interns in developing career readiness competencies as defined by NACE. Throughout the internship program, interns will gain hands-on experience and improve essential skills that prepare them for success and career growth. Interns will have the opportunity to develop competencies in career and self-development, communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology.

Work Location: Hybrid; Headquarters campus in East Lansing, MI
Work Schedule: Part-Time 15-25 hours/week; Hours will be scheduled based on student's school schedule and business hours (8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday-Friday)
Paid Hourly Internship: $16.00+/hour
Duration: Winter/Spring Semester, beginning January 6th, with potential to continue into future semesters

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gain an understanding of Identity and Access Management via job shadowing, work assignments, and exposure to the day-to-day activities of the IAM team
• Join IAM team meetings, as a full member of the team
• Assist in fulfilling routine user access requests under the guidance of IAM team members, helping protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data assets
• Support the on-boarding, transfer, and off-boarding access process, helping ensure tickets were created, tracked, and escalated to relevant teams in a timely fashion
• Assist with access exception reports and spot checks to help confirm access levels are correct in systems and applications
• Support periodic access reviews and provide data to assist with security audits regarding role-based access
• Help create and maintain documentation, including workflows and procedures, under the direction of IAM staff
• Understand the Credit Union's policies and procedures to ensure compliance and accountability for managing operational risks. Adhere to established internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and maintain the integrity of credit union operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Actively pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in a related field of study
• Ability to communicate effectively, both individually and in a group setting
• Ability to work independently, with general guidance, towards an agreed upon goal
• Familiarity and experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality when handling employee access information

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period.
• Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment, and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage.
• Occasionally needs to move about inside of an office area.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure.
• This position can work in hybrid or onsite working arrangements.

Disclaimer:

• Note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and MSU Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as MSUFCU may deem appropriate.
• MSUFCU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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