Description
Position Summary
This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced IT professionals and support a vibrant community of scholars from around the world. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of technologies and play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations for our users
Requirements
Essential Job Duties
• Technical Support: Provide front-line support for desktop systems (Mac/
PC), mobile devices, networked printers, wireless connectivity, VPN clients,
email, and productivity software.
• Equipment Management: Assist with tracking IT equipment and
accurately logging support requests to maintain up-to-date records
• Physical Setup: Move and set up desktop computer equipment between
offices as needed, using a cart or manual lifting.
• Project Participation: Collaborate on IT projects and initiatives as
opportunities arise
• Documentation: Help create and update online support resources and
documentation for end users.
• Additional Tasks: Take on other duties as assigned to support the IT team’s
mission.
Minimum Qualifications
• Prior experience troubleshooting either Windows or Mac OS desktop
systems.
• Current undergraduate student (freshman, sophomore, or junior) enrolled
at an accredited institution
• Strong communication skills—both verbal and written.
• Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Reliable and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and
requests.
Preferred Qualifications
• Available to work at least 8 hours per week during the academic year, within
standard business hours (8 AM–5 PM, weekdays).
• Able to start within one month of offer.
Why Join Us?
• Hands-on experience with a broad range of IT systems and software.
• Mentorship from experienced IT professionals.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your academic commitments.
• Opportunity for growth—internship may extend into the summer.
Working Conditions
- Ability to lift 40 pounds.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
The Institute for Advanced Study retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time.
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The hourly pay rate for this position is $20.
The Institute for Advanced Study is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Prior experience troubleshooting Windows or Mac OS desktop systems
- Current undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited institution
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies
- Reliable and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and requests
- Ability to work at least 8 hours per week during the academic year within standard weekday business hours
- Ability to start within one month of offer
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Ability to remain stationary for prolonged periods of time
What We Do
The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) is an independent, nonprofit center in Princeton, New Jersey, devoted to curiosity-driven basic research. Founded in 1930, IAS hosts permanent faculty and visiting Members across four schools—Historical Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Science—supporting scholars who pursue independent theoretical research without degree programs or formal teaching obligations.
