Summer 2027 IT Business Office Intern (Columbia-Hybrid)

Cognitioworld; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognitioworld is seeking an intern to participate in program activities, support IT portfolio tracking and dashboards, and assist with IT finance processes. You will help collect and report metrics, develop leadership-ready materials, and explore AI solutions for intake and prioritization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IT leaders, delivering under deadlines, and thriving in a fast-paced environment. Remote, part of a structured internship program.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Project Management, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; rising senior graduating in December 2027 or May 2028 preferred.
• Preferred GPA of 3.4.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical and creative mindset with eagerness to learn.
• Experience or exposure to Visio, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Power Query is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in internship program activities, including workshops, training sessions, and special projects.
• Support IT portfolio tracking, governance, status reporting, and dashboards.
• Assist with IT finance activities, including invoice tracking and spend analysis.
• Support Technology Service Provider oversight activities.
• Help collect, analyze, and report project and operational metrics.
• Develop presentations, business cases, and leadership-ready materials.
• Research AI solutions and support the IT AI intake, evaluation, and prioritization process.
• Collaborate with IT Business Office team members, IT leaders, and project teams to support ongoing processes and new initiatives.
• Prioritize tasks, maintain attention to detail, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Eagerness to learn

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/PM/IS/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

SharePoint

Power Query

Visio

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Participate in internship program activities, including workshops, training sessions, and special projects.
• Support IT portfolio tracking, governance, status reporting, and dashboards.
• Assist with IT finance activities, including invoice tracking and spend analysis.
• Support Technology Service Provider oversight activities.
• Help collect, analyze, and report project and operational metrics.
• Develop presentations, business cases, and leadership-ready materials.
• Research AI solutions and support the IT AI intake, evaluation, and prioritization process.
• Collaborate with IT Business Office team members, IT leaders, and project teams to support ongoing processes and new initiatives.
• Prioritize tasks, maintain attention to detail, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Project Management, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; rising senior graduating in December 2027 or May 2028 preferred.
• Preferred GPA of 3.4.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical and creative mindset with eagerness to learn.
• Experience or exposure to Visio, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Power Query is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $20 per hour.
• Remote work 5 days a week, 40 hours per week, with minimal travel required; some in-office days may be requested.

Training & Development

• Complete mandatory new hire compliance training and New Employee Orientation.
• Participate in onboarding week with orientation, training sessions, and networking with peers and leaders.
• Engage in mentorship and support from experienced team members.
• Attend speaker series featuring senior leaders discussing industry and technology trends.
• Access networking opportunities with peers, employees, and leaders across the organization.