Office of Career Services Intern

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Intern for the OCS Technology Team position supports the Technology Manager in Career Services with reporting and data processing.  The position is an hourly role; details below. Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain system interface scripts using Python and REST API. Systems include 12Twenty and Salesforce.
• Maintain, design and develop a Business Intelligence (BI) system using Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and Google Sheets / Google Apps script.
• Manage data integrity, regularly conducting de-duplication and quality control reviews.
• Design, implement, and maintain tables, views and queries in a SQL database.
• Provide standard reports by exporting data from HireSmith;  reporting on real-time recruiting volume, student activities, coaching volume,  recruiting trends,  employer profiles and history, etc.
• Fulfill reporting and data requests from HireSmith, including student engagement and recruiting patterns.
• May assist in managing the work of multiple undergraduate students on projects for OCS.
• Create reports and analysis on historical recruiting patterns and volume.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferences:

Desired Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Professionalism & Customer Service – The Office of Career Services serves multiple customer groups, to include graduate students, undergraduate students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff. Must be comfortable in a fast-paced professional environment interacting with multiple constituencies in a positive, proactive, responsive and cheerful manner.
• Experience with Python required; experience with Salesforce a plus.
• Must have very strong Excel, ETL, and BI skills, including Tables, array functions, VLOOKUP, Power Query, Power BI and similar skills applicable to ETL and reporting.
• Must have database management skills (especially SQL), specifically to export and manipulate data.
• Conscientiousness and Dependability – The GA is a full member of the OCS Technology Team and plays a large role in the team’s success. Reliability, timeliness, and ability to consistently deliver high quality work within quick turnaround times is necessary.
• Attention to Detail & Critical Thinking – Attention to detail is important in our service culture. Creative and critical thinking skills support project development and implementation needs.
• Discretion and Sound Judgment – Ability to maintain confidentiality of student data; ability to anticipate the consequences of his/her actions as they relate to the creation and dissemination of information and the ability to make sound decisions with limited supervision.
• Initiative – Ability to be proactive and offer suggestions for resolving issues and/or improving current processes that support the Technology Team.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Ability to work with others from different backgrounds and levels within the organization to elevate results.

Required Application Materials:

Resume, Cover Letter

Additional Information:

This is a 15 month, 20 hours per week (40 hours per week in the summer), internship on the College Park campus in Van Munching Hall. Candidates must be enrolled in a University of Maryland graduate program throughout the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Fall 2027 semesters. Pay is $15/hour. This position would begin Monday August 31, 2026, and run through Wednesday, December 22, 2027.

Supervisor Information:

Sandra Staub, Director, Career Services Technology and Data Analytics

https://careers.rhsmith.umd.edu/staff/#sandra-staub

Best Consideration Date:

July 10, 2026

Posting Close Date:

N/A

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Physical Demands:
Abilitiy to lift ten lbs

Licenses/ Certifications:

N/A