Intern, Office of Career Services - Technology Team

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); College Park (MD); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is seeking an intern for the Office of Career Services (OCS) Technology Team. This hourly internship offers a chance to gain hands-on experience supporting technology management and data processing over 15 months.

Responsibilities include developing Python scripts, maintaining BI systems using tools like Excel and PowerBI, and ensuring data integrity. The role requires strong analytical skills and effective teamwork. The position is part-time with potential for 40 hours during summer.

Qualifications

• Graduate student currently enrolled at the University of Maryland.
• Professionalism and customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Conscientiousness, dependability, attention to detail, critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system interface scripts using Python and REST APIs.
• Design and maintain a Business Intelligence system using Excel and PowerBI.
• Perform regular de-duplication and quality control reviews.

Skills

Python programming

Strong Excel skills

Database management (SQL)

Experience with Salesforce

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

Graduate student at the University of Maryland

Tools

Power Query

PowerBI

Google Sheets/Apps Script

Job description

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

The Intern for the Office of Career Services (OCS) Technology Team supports the Technology Manager by reporting and processing data. The role is an hourly internship that runs for 15 months with 20 hours per week (40 hours in the summer).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system interface scripts using Python and REST APIs for systems such as 12Twenty and Salesforce.
• Design, develop, and maintain a Business Intelligence (BI) system using Excel, Power Query, PowerBI, and Google Sheets/Google Apps Script.
• Manage data integrity by performing regular de‑duplication and quality‑control reviews.
• Design, implement, and maintain tables, views, and queries in a SQL database.
• Export data from HireSmith to provide standard reports on real‑time recruiting volume, student activities, coaching volume, recruiting trends, employer profiles, and history.
• Respond to reporting and data requests from HireSmith, including student engagement and recruiting patterns.
• Assist in managing the work of multiple undergraduate students on OCS projects.
• Create reports and analysis on historical recruiting patterns and volume.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professionalism & Customer Service: experience interacting positively with multiple constituencies in a fast‑paced environment.
• Python programming required; experience with Salesforce a plus.
• Strong Excel, ETL, and BI skills (Tables, array functions, VLOOKUP, Power Query, PowerBI, etc.).
• Database management skills, particularly SQL, for exporting and manipulating data.
• Conscientiousness, dependability, attention to detail, critical thinking, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Initiative to propose solutions and process improvements.
• Teamwork and collaboration across diverse organizational levels.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate student currently enrolled at the University of Maryland.

Additional Information

• Duration: 15 months, from Monday August312026 to WednesdayDecember222027.
• Hours: 20 per week (40 per week during summer).
• Pay: $15 per hour.
• Location: College Park campus, Van Munching Hall.
• Supervisor: Sandra Staub, Director, Career Services Technology and Data Analytics.

EEO Statement

The 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.