IT Student Associate - 1819 Innovation Hub

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Innovative work environment

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ohio is looking for a student assistant to engage in innovative technology projects. This role involves supporting virtual meetings, using Microsoft tools, and providing IT support. Candidates must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution and available 15-20 hours per week, ideally including Mondays. The position offers a competitive hourly pay rate, with opportunities to grow in technology leadership and teamwork within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Enrolled at least part‑time or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
• US person or individual with equivalent status.

Responsibilities

• Grow as an AI‑focused innovator or technology leader.
• Support for virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams).
• Respond quickly and professionally to evolving needs in a dynamic innovation environment.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft SharePoint

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Interest in AI

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrolled at a post‑secondary institution

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Visual Studio Enterprise

Job description

Posting Start Date: 4/2/26

Work Arrangement: Onsite

You are invited to apply to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co‑op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu .

UC is a mission‑driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.

Primary Duties

• Grow as an AI‑focused innovator or technology leader
  • Explore and apply emerging Microsoft technologies
• Access to cutting edge Microsoft tools
  • Utilize Microsoft 365, Azure, and Visual Studio Enterprise to support projects and initiatives
• Engage with a global community of innovators
  • Collaborate with industry representatives, tech enthusiasts, AI builders, and entrepreneurial peers

Technical & IT Support

• PC imaging/Workstation setup
• Support for virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams)
• Assist with AV equipment setup and troubleshooting
• Respond quickly and professionally to evolving needs in a dynamic innovation environment
• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrolled at a post‑secondary institution or a secondary school.
• Enrolled at least part‑time (one or more credit hours if at a post‑secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• "Enrollment" shall include:
  • The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled.
  • The one "off" term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation or withdrawal from enrollment.
• US person or individual with equivalent status

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and Office 365
• Experience with website content management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive, creative, and solution‑oriented mindset
• Interest in AI, cloud technologies, or tech‑driven community building

Availability

• 15-20 hours per week, aligned with your UC class schedule
• Mondays are required

E-Verify and Employment Eligibility

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process.

As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Hourly Pay Rate: 13

To learn more about student employment at The University of Cincinnati, please clickhere.

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

Application Process

Important: To apply for a student position, you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites, including Handshake. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.