IT Applications Specialist - Part Time

Penn State Lady Lions; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State IT in the United States is seeking an IT Applications Specialist (part‑time internship) to support Penn State University Police and Public Safety with software applications. Responsibilities include design, development, testing, user analysis, training, and documentation, plus creating reports and potential integrations.

The role emphasizes customer service and process design in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to support users and stakeholders.
• Ability to design and optimize processes and workflows.
• Experience in technical development for applications.
• Proficient in creating technical documentation and guides.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, install, and support applications.
• Analyze user requirements and participate in project planning.
• Provide end-user training, support, and documentation.
• Develop application components, features, modules, templates.
• Prepare and execute test plans following procedures.
• Develop reports and insights based on user needs.
• Design new features or integrations for existing software.

Skills

Customer Service

Process design

Technical development

Technical documentation

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State IT is seeking applicants for the part‑time job/internship of IT Applications Specialist. This position will be responsible for supporting new and existing software applications for Penn State University Police and Public Safety.

Job duties to include:

• Design, develop, test, debug, install, implement, modify, and/or support new or existing applications software
• Work with users to analyze their requirements; participate in project planning efforts
• Provide end user consultation, functional support, training, documentation, and guidance
• Develop application and website components, features, modules, and templates
• Prepare and execute test plans; follow test cases and established procedures for testing
• May develop, produce, and optimize customized reports in response to user requirements
• May design and implement new features and/or integrations for existing software

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Customer Service
• Process design
• Technical development
• Technical documentation

The starting rate for this job is $15.00/hour

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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