Project Management Student Intern

WHO WE ARE:

The Information Technology (IT) Division lays the foundation for TRS to deliver excellent service experiences across the organization and with our members. We serve with purpose through mentorship and collaboration across a diverse team unified by innovation to create technology and information solutions that have a positive impact on our members’ lives.

We invite you to join one of Austin’s Top Workplaces. TRS offers a best-in-class combination of technology and continuous learning opportunities to equip you to solve problems, expand your knowledge, and create impact for 1 in 20 Texans.

Internship: This position is a paid, full-time, limited term assignment that offers interns the opportunity to gain substantive hands on experience. Interns enjoy the opportunity to get training and mentoring from experienced professionals in one or more areas. Interns may also be eligible to continue working part-time through the fall and spring semesters, depending on department and agency needs.

The Project Management Student Intern performs routine project work related to their field of study and project management. The incumbent will support agency operations with a primary focus on gaining practical work experience and business skills for personal development or to satisfy educational requirements. This position will work proactively with Project Management Office staff, IT staff and agency employees.

This position will start on June 4th and will end on August 8th of 2025.
Salary will be dependent upon education level:
Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) - $23.00/hour
Graduate Student - $25.00/hour
 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Projects
• Assists Project Managers in monitoring status of TRS Projects.
• Assists Project Managers to develop or update project artifacts.
• Assists with maintaining the PMO and TEAM Project SharePoint sites, tools, and templates.
• Assists with capturing meeting minutes.

General Functions
• May assist in compiling and analyzing data; entering data into spreadsheets, databases, and other automated applications.
• May assist in reviewing and analyzing agency policies, procedures, and forms and recommending changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assists in completing special projects and performs other work as assigned.
•Performs related work as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Required Education
Classification will depend on qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student in a Computer Science, Information Management, Project Management, Business, or other relevant program; OR
• Enrolled in a master’s or doctorate degree program in Project Management, Computer Science or Information Management.
• Applicant will be required to submit a copy of official college transcripts.

Required Experience
• None.

Required Registration, Certification, Licensure
• None.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working on similar projects to the ones described above.
• Letter(s) of recommendation from program professor(s) are strongly encouraged.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software.

Knowledge Of
• General office practices and procedures.
• The principles, practices and techniques of project management.

Skills In
• Organizing and prioritizing work to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment, and completing work accurately while meeting deadlines.
• Strong writing skills and translating technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated interest in technology and technical topics through coursework, activities, or experience.
• Gathering project data and preparing concise and accurate reports and written/oral recommendations.
• Simplifying complex topics into easy-to-understand language.
• Providing quality customer service.
• Using a personal computer in a Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) environment, and accurately performing data entry.

Ability To
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and other external contacts.
• Work effectively in a professional team environment.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( https://www.trs.texas.gov/files/trs-military-crosswalk.xlsx ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at  careers@trs.texas.gov  with questions or for additional information.

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