IT Student Associate - 1819 Innovation Hub

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Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Primary Duties

Microsoft Ambassador Responsibilities:

• Grow as an AI-focused innovator or technology leader
  • Explore and apply emerging Microsoft technologies
• Access to cutting edge Microsoft tools
  • Utilize Microsoft 365, Azure, and Visual Studio Enterprise to support projects and initiatives
• Engage with a global community of innovators
  • Collaborate with industry representatives, tech enthusiasts, AI builders, and entrepreneurial peers

Technical & IT Support:

• PC imaging/Workstation setup
• Support for virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams)
• Assist with AV equipment setup and troubleshooting
• Respond quickly and professionally to evolving needs in a dynamic innovation environment
• Ability to lift 25 lbs

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school.
• Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• “Enrollment” shall include:
  • The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled.
  • The one “off” term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation or withdrawal from enrollment.
• US person or individual with equivalent status

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and Office 365
• Experience with website content management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive, creative, and solution-oriented mindset
• Interest in AI, cloud technologies, or tech-driven community building

Availability

• 15-20 hours per week, aligned with your UC class schedule
• Mondays are required

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Hourly Pay Rate: 13

To learn more about student employment at The University of Cincinnati, please click here.

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

Important : To apply for a student position, you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites, including Handshake. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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