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Technology Internship Program (Graduating High School Students Only)

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Computer Certifications, Computer Hardware, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Conferences, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Educational Accreditation, Email Software, Establish Priorities, Hardware Configuration Management, Hardware Installation, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Internet Research, Internet Security, Interpersonal Skills, Project Evaluation, Regulatory Compliance, Secondary School, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Installation, Spreadsheets, Systems Analysis, Systems/Internals Programming, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Web Design, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
McAllen, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago
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Please make sure that you omit this information from your application prior to submission. We are advising you that the Office of Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the hiring department as per your submission.

Transcripts
Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Foreign transcripts
Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members

Job Description

Department: Information Technology

General Statement of Job

Under direct supervision of a manager or a delegated Team Leader, the Intern participates in a 10-week internship program in varies departments of Technology. The Interns are given various technology assignments that increase in complexity as they become more skilled in different functions, including web research, system analysis, programming, software installation, hardware configuration, cybersecurity, networking, and client services. This role provides an opportunity for students to receive technical training and acquire hands-on experience.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
  • Engages in practical training while planning to continue their education, involving the execution of one or more of the following responsibilities under the guidance of South Texas College technical staff.
  • Collaborates with technical staff to assist in the adoption of technology standards, guidelines, and procedures based on industry best practices and compliance requirements.
  • Performs web research and/or design of websites/application.
  • Performs systems analysis.
  • Review current programs/applications and may do additional programming for current applications.
  • Configures desktop, Audio Visual (AV) and network hardware.
  • Works closely with technical staff to ensure college's technology is operational.
  • Evaluates assigned work projects and exercises judgment in prioritizing projects under supervision.
  • Attends meetings and conferences as directed.
  • Use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

1. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and graduating Spring 2026 from a high school partnering with South Texas College and meet one of the following requirements:

  • Must hold one of the following South Texas College credentials:

A. Computer & Internet Specialist Certificate

B. Computer Application Specialist Certificate

C. Computer & Network Specialist Certificate

D. Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate

E. Cybersecurity Specialist Associate Degree

F. Computer Science Associate Degree

  • Must be able to provide a high school transcript and demonstrate an interest in or have previous experience with technology, computer hardware, and/or software.

2. Working towards enrolling or enrolled at South Texas College to continue education in the Summer or Fall Semester, Preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of the Internet.
  • Familiarity with different kinds of software and hardware.
  • Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
  • Ability to work well with others team members.
  • Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
  • Ability to read, analyze,

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