Supply Chain Support & Data Access Intern

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a Supply Chain Support Specialist Intern to help in supply chain functions, including customer support for secure data exchange and supplier information systems. The intern will work up to 20 hours per week during fall, spring, and summer terms, supporting account setups, permissions, and audits.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong problem-solving, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly in writing.

Qualifications

• Ability to use and apply AI in a business environment.
• Proven ability to present ideas clearly in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem with a structured approach.
• Experience in an office environment where communication and organization were crucial.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to convey ideas clearly to others to facilitate understanding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ARL’s Supply Chain Information Management system, including supplier compliance and technical capabilities.
• Provide supply chain help-desk support for research & engineering activities and business & material acquisition processes.
• Assist file exchange users with password resets, MFA resets, new account setup and unlock suspended accounts.
• Add/remove permissions to file exchange share spaces and delete inactive user accounts.
• Set up new file folder structures and create group permissions.
• Troubleshoot file access issues and investigate application problems.
• Perform yearly audits of ARL’s secure data exchange and Supply Chain Information Management system.
• Automate supply chain tasks to improve efficiency and user-friendliness.
• Create and update support documentation.

Skills

AI in business

Written communication

Problem solving

Discretion

Clear communication

Organization skills

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a Supply Chain Support Specialist Intern to help in supply chain functions, including customer support for secure data exchange and supplier information systems. The intern will work up to 20 hours per week during fall, spring, and summer terms, supporting account setups, permissions, and audits.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong problem-solving, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly in writing.