Project Assistant 1 Intern

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Job Location (Full Address):

Remote Work - New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Temporary

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

100086 University IT / IS

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 102 H

Compensation Range:

$17.00 - $22.10

Responsibilities:

Project Assistant will work under the direction of the Information Security Program Manager and the Security Operations managers to assist with Information Security projects and tasks. They will participate in meetings, help conduct data analysis, and work with the team members to develop documentation. They will shadow members of the Network Security, Incident Response, and Systems Management teams to learn what those roles entail, and conduct tasks under their direction.


NOTE: The timeframe for this role is June 2nd – August 7th, 2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work under the guidance of the Security Operations and administration teams to assist with activities pertaining to the assigned project.
• Learn and utilize department’s processes and tools.
• Track lessons learned throughout assignment for presentation to UIT leadership team.
• Learn and demonstrate use of Microsoft Office toolset, SharePoint, and other project office collaboration tools.
• Work closely with manager, establishing a goal plan with objectives to be completed by conclusion of assignment. 
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Matriculated in an undergraduate studies program in IT, business administration, healthcare administration, engineering, or related field preferred. 
• 1+ year of work experience is preferred.
• or an equivalent combination of education training and/or experience required
• No professional work experience is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Technical aptitude with ability to quickly learn new technology preferred. 
• Ability to express complex concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing preferred.
• Solution oriented with a positive attitude preferred.
• Strong ability to prioritize. Strong attention to detail preferred.
• Reliable and able to establish trust with your team preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• No professional certification required. Must be able to travel to designated sites as assigned.

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