Student Extern - Enterprise Dev & Integration

Role Overview

The Student Extern at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center supports Application Services teams while gaining hands‑on experience in a dynamic IT environment. The Student Extern contributes to troubleshooting, systems maintenance, and technology support, helping ensure reliable application performance. The Student Extern role offers exposure to real‑world technical operations and collaboration across multiple teams within EDI.

The ideal candidate is a currently enrolled student who is technically curious and eager to learn, with an interest in application support and IT operations. This individual demonstrates foundational problem‑solving abilities, strong learning agility, and a willingness to develop technical and professional skills in a real‑world environment. Exposure to systems, troubleshooting, or IT‑related coursework is beneficial.

Salary:
Minimum $18.00 – Midpoint $18.50 – Maximum $19.00 per hour.

Hours:

Part‑time, up to 19 hours per week.

Location:

Primarily remote; must be available to attend onsite department meetings as needed.

Working as a Student Extern at UT MD Anderson provides valuable exposure to enterprise‑level IT systems while supporting a mission‑driven organization dedicated to improving lives. This role offers the opportunity to build practical experience, enhance technical skills, and develop professionally in a collaborative environment that values innovation, learning, and work‑life balance.

• Analyze source documents, database structures, and management reporting requirements.
• Assist in diagnosing system issues and identifying technical solutions.
• Monitor system health and performance and support improvement initiatives.
• Support resolution of hardware, software, operating system, and integration issues.
• Apply analytical and problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot technical challenges.

• Assist with operating system updates and patch management activities.
• Document system environments, configurations, and operational processes.
• Support maintenance and updates of application and server environments.
• Contribute to improvements in system performance, stability, and security.

• Perform other duties and support special projects as assigned.

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required:
  
  College‑bound or in‑college students.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Business, Business Analytics, or similar.

• Preferred:
  Familiar with AI tools and technology; analytical mindset; excellent communication skills; problem solving and quick learner. Under‑grad junior or senior, or graduate.
• Preferred:
  Local candidate in Houston, Texas or surrounding area.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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