IT Co-Op

Dana Incorporated; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Novi, MI is seeking an IT Co Op for Fall 2026 to gain hands-on experience in enterprise IT initiatives, including AI enablement and Copilot adoption. You will work with IT teams and business stakeholders to support operations, improve processes, and enhance user experiences across the organization.

The role emphasizes learning foundational IT skills, collaboration, and contributing to projects that drive productivity and technology deployment in a corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Basic understanding of IT systems and concepts.
• Interest in AI, automation and emerging tech.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support AI enablement, Copilot adoption and user training.
• Assist in IT operations and project support.
• Create user guides and training materials.
• Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders.
• Track tasks, deliverables, and milestones.
• Document processes and best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Job Purpose

Dana Incorporated is seeking a motivated IT Co Op for Fall of 2026 to support a variety of enterprise Information Technology initiatives, including AI enablement, Microsoft Copilot adoption, and day to day IT operations. This role is designed for a student interested in gaining both foundational IT experience and exposure to emerging AI technologies. The IT Co Op will collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders to support operational activities, enhance productivity through AI tools, and contribute to project work that improves systems, processes, and user experience across the organization.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

AI Enablement & Copilot Adoption

• Support the rollout and adoption of Microsoft Copilot and AI tools across the organization
• Facilitate AI office hours and provide user support on prompting and use cases
• Assist in developing user guides, best practices, and training materials
• Gather feedback and usage insights to improve AI adoption strategies
• Participate in AI agent design, testing, and deployment aligned with business processes
• IT Operations & Project Support
• Assist with day to day IT operational activities across the organization
• Support IT communications (documentation, presentations, internal updates)
• Contribute to Annual Operating Plan (AOP) tracking, coordination, and reporting
• Participate in Microsoft Teams and file organization/cleanup efforts
• Complete a defined IT project (research, analysis, or process improvement)
• Documentation & Collaboration
• Document processes, workflows, and best practices
• Collaborate with IT teams, business stakeholders, and end users
• Support communications related to system updates, training, and new initiatives
• Assist with tracking tasks, deliverables, and project milestones

Education And Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in: Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Basic understanding of IT systems, tools, and concepts
• Interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work both independently and in a team environment