IT Applications Specialist - Part Time
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About the company
There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.
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4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026Cap-exempt
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, pleaselogin to Workday to complete thestudent application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State IT is seeking applicants for the part-time job/internship of IT Applications Specialist. This position will be responsible for supporting new and existing software applications for Penn State University Police and Public Safety.
Job duties to include:
- Design, develop, test, debug, install, implement, modify, and/or support new or existing applications software
- Work with users to analyze their requirements; participate in project planning efforts
- Provide end user consultation, functional support, training, documentation, and guidance
- Develop application and website components, features, modules, and templates
- Prepare and execute test plans; follow test cases and established procedures for testing
- May develop, produce, and optimize customized reports in response to user requirements
- May design and implement new features and/or integrations for existing software
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
- Customer Service
- Process design
- Technical development
- Technical documentation
The starting rate for this job is $15.00/hour
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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