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Student Intern - IS

Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ, United States


Student Intern - IS
Job Category: Information Technology

Schedule: Full time

Shift: 1 - Day Shift

SUMMARY
The IS Intern will support day-to-day technology operations while gaining hands‑on experience in a professional IT environment. This short‑term internship is designed to expose students or early‑career candidates to core IS functions including technical support, infrastructure, systems administration, and customer service. The intern will work closely with IS staff on assigned tasks and projects while developing foundational technical and workplace skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist IS staff with daily operational tasks and technical support requests

Provide basic troubleshooting for hardware, software, and peripheral issues

Support workstation setup, imaging, deployment, and inventory tracking

Assist with documentation of processes, procedures, and system configurations

Support routine maintenance activities (patching, updates, cable management, etc.)

Participate in small projects or initiatives as assigned

Follow IS security, privacy, and acceptable‑use policies at all times

Adhere to TMCH organizational and department‑specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards

Perform related duties assigned

Learning Objectives

Gain exposure to enterprise IT environments and service management practices

Learn basic troubleshooting techniques and customer support skills

Understand IT infrastructure components (endpoints, networks, applications)

Develop professional communication and teamwork skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION

Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a program in information technology, computer science, or a related field

Basic understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, and common applications

Strong willingness to learn and take direction

Good communication and organizational skills

Candidate must be in their Sophomore or Junior year

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with Windows operating systems

Basic knowledge of networking, Active Directory, or Microsoft 365

Previous coursework or lab experience in IT or technology support

EXPERIENCE

None required

Previous coursework or lab experience in IT or technology support preferred

Work Schedule & Location

Temporary internship lasting 5 consecutive weeks

Schedule and hours determined based on departmental needs

On‑site presence may be required

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION

None required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of administrative support task management functions

Basic knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and common applications

Skill in organizing tasks and paying attention to detail

Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence

Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

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