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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Information Technology Services Office of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking students to work across a variety of information technology disciplines including, but not limited to: endpoint systems administration, computing support, networking, and cybersecurity.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting in Computer deployment ticketing
Assisting in OS installation, configuration, and testing of end-user desktop computing hardware and software
Assisting in end-user desktop customization and delivery
Assisting with equipment inventory and auditing
Technical writing
Assisting in the development of process and equipment documentation
Assisting with software package updating, development, and testing
Assisting with various initiatives and other duties as assigned
Required skills and experience include:
Excellent communication, customer service, technical writing, and organizational skills
Preferred skills and experience include:
Configuration, installation, and support of desktop computing equipment as well as programming
Microsoft Windows and Linux systems in a domain environment
The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per week over the summer. Hours will vary.
This is a paid part-time position, located near Penn State’s University Park Campus in State College, PA. Relocation and housing are not provided.
ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intelligence Community (IC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, please visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
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Skills Required
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Technical writing skills
- Organizational skills
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance
- Successful completion of background check(s)
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen
- Availability up to 20 hours/week during fall and spring, 40 hours/week in summer
- Configuration, installation, and support of desktop computing equipment
- Programming
- Microsoft Windows systems in a domain environment
- Linux systems in a domain environment
Penn State University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Penn State University and has not been reviewed or approved by Penn State University.
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Retirement Support — Employer contributions to SERS and the TIAA Alternate Plan are described as significant, with supplemental retirement options available. Feedback suggests these choices and contributions create strong long‑term value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time employees accrue over 24 sick and vacation days annually, with additional university holidays and a winter break. Feedback suggests this depth of leave supports work–life balance.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A 75% tuition discount extends to employees, spouses, and dependent children up to age 26 across resident instruction, World Campus, and Penn College courses. Feedback suggests this broad eligibility meaningfully enhances total rewards, especially for families.
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