Apply by end of day: October 27th

Note: This posting will close earlier than October 27, 2024, if 75 applications are received prior to that date.

Position Summary

The IT Business Solutions Department (ITBS) develops, maintains and supports applications to assist the business in performing its mission to provide our members a secure pension. Additionally, this department performs requirements analysis and research services to identify appropriate solutions to solve business problems. This student intern position will gain real world insight in how applications are supported and maintained for the New York State Teachers' Retirement System.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's or master's degree program in Computer Science, Business Information Systems or Computer Information Systems or closely related major with at least one semester remaining to complete all degree requirements following the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with basic computer and hardware troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 products such as Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Visio, OneNote and beginner relational databases.
• Possess strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Team oriented with collaboration goals in mind.
• Self-motivated individual interested in independent research work.
• Fundamental knowledge of the system development lifecycle, document management, specification writing and test plans.

Work Modality

This position is subject to a hybrid work schedule.

Job Duties

The duties of the ITSB- Business Analysis & Quality Assurance Intern may include one or more of the following activities:

• Develop queries within PeopleSoft
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements for development efforts
• Perform analysis on requirements and solutions proposed
• Learn about the system development life-cycle.
• Create user stories from requirements gathered
• Work with developers to ensure requirements are met within their build
• Setup user acceptance testing with stakeholders to ensure the build is meeting their business needs
• Participate as a team member on PeopleSoft and/or Workday projects selected
• Participate in discussions of the definition, design and construction of processes/structures to support project requirements
• Collaborate on information in a team environment in order to communicate goals, objectives and knowledge

Salary Grade

This is a non-graded position.

Salary Range

$20.00 per hour

Job Type

Temporary

EEO STATEMENT

At NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations.

NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All applications to NYSTRS should be done via our website. NYSTRS will never ask you to submit private information via email or direct you to submit private information to another site as part of our recruitment process.