Job Opportunities

Open Student Marketing Assistant Position at Greenhouse Studios!

Greenhouse Studios is an initiative that solves the problems and explores the opportunities of scholarship in the “digital age.” Greenhouse Studios reframes the practices, pathways and products of scholarly communications through design-based, inquiry-driven, collaboration-first approaches to the creation and expression of knowledge.

 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage the social media accounts for both Greenhouse Studios (a highly collaborative research unit with a design studio type of feel) and Sourcery (a document delivery app produced by Greenhouse Studios)
  • Help with outreach and maintain brand identity. 
  • Help to further develop the Greenhouse Studios voice, improving GS channels, and assist with some content creation for our channels (images, graphics, video, etc.).
  • Be able to work 8-10 hours per week (flexible scheduling) 

 

This position would begin as soon as possible, and would continue through the end of the Spring semester; there is a possibility of continuation in future semesters.

Attention Seniors — Exago is Hiring!

Exago, a 14 year old software company operating in the business intelligence and analytics space, is looking to hire for both their Business Intelligence Implementation Specialist role & Technical Support Engineer role. 

 

Business Intelligence Implementation Role

Location: Shelton, CT

Within their Business Intelligence Implementation role, you will be responsible for working directly with clients, becoming a product expert with the Exago BI solution, and coordinating with their solutions and support team. This role requires the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and providing clients with operational guidance on hosting the Exago BI platform. 

 

Requirements: 

  • Prior IT and/or software hosting experience
  • Knowledge of network architecture and cloud hosting solutions (AWS, Azure, etc.)
  • Demonstrated advanced analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills
  • Experience with relational database concepts and design

For more about this role and to apply 

 

Technical Support Engineer Role

Location : Kingston, NY

Those interested in their Technical Support Engineer role, will be responsible for working with software developers from Exago clients companies who are integrating Exago BI into their host application. You will also be responsible for continuing to innovate and expand on internal troubleshooting tools and resources. In this role, you will work closely with our development team to resolve software, data, configuration, and other operational issues.

 

Requirements: 

  • A degree in Computer Science or relevant professional experience
  • Moderate to advanced skills in one or many of the following areas:
    • Relational databases (SQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc) including reading/writing queries and understanding of fundamental database principles
    • Object-oriented programming (preferably C#)
    • Web Application Basics (client server relationship, web APIs, etc.)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with a variety of technical and non-technical people

For more about this role and to apply

Attention Seniors – Synchrony Financial is Hiring!

Position : Full Time Business Leadership Program
Location : Stamford, CT

SynchRony Financial (a consumer financial services company), is currently seeking to add a new full time member to their Technology Track Business Leadership Program at their Stamford Headquarters. 

 

The Business Leadership Program Technology track combines the energy of a startup with the resources of a major financial institution. This role would provide you with opportunities across different areas of their team, giving you unique perspectives on how Technology fits into the broader business landscape, including:

  • Mobile App Development & Project Management
  • Information Security Forensics & Incident Management
  • Innovation & Emerging Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Data & API Development
  • Leadership, Experiential and Technical Training

In the Technology track, you and your team would be responsible for enhancing and maintaining the world-class infrastructure necessary to grow the business and keep Synchrony at the forefront of the industry. You would develop various skills in the Business Leadership Program: 

  • Agile Software Development
  • Business Communication
  • Agile Project Management
  • Technology Planning
  • Software Development: Java, XCode, Javascript, Bootstrap, Angular, and more

To learn more or to apply, click here.

EY is Hiring Interns!

 

Open Internships: 

  • Summer 2020 Launch Internship
  • Summer 2020 Audit & Tax Internships 
  • Fall 2020 Audit & Tax Internships
  • Winter 2021 Audit, Tax, and Risk Advisory Internships 
  • Summer 2021 Audit, Tax, and Risk Advisory Internships 

 

Application Deadline: 

2020 Internships – Rolling Applications

2021 Internships – 2/10/20 on Handshake 

 

Upcoming Events: 

EY Virtual Info Session    

Location: Zoom Web Conference 

Date & Time: 1/28/20 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM     

Description: This is a virtual info session via Zoom where they will discuss their service lines and spring 2020 opportunities. Students can sign up to attend here: https://forms.gle/T2U293hQLCEFKBgz6

 

EY Office Hours  

Location: School of Business – BUSN 205 & 206

Date & Time: 2/5/20 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Description:  EY Office Hours will allow students to spend 20 minutes with an EY professional about a topic of their choice: EY service lines, EY culture, interviewing skills, resume building, etc.

Students can sign up to attend here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4DAEA62CA7FA7-eyoffice1

 

Accounting Department Leadership Programs Career Fair       

Location: School of Business – BUSN 321

Date & Time: 2/5/20 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM              

Description: To promote EY’s brand and internship and job opportunities to UConn SoB students!

 

Beta Alpha Psi Info Session             

Location: School of Business

Date & Time: 2/12/20 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM            

Description: We will be attending a BAP meeting to highlight EY and our present and future opportunities. 

 

Attention Seniors – IBM is Hiring!

Position: Full Time Accounting Systems Analysts 

Location: IBM’s Southbury Connecticut office. 

 

 International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is currently seeking a Management Information Systems major to fill their Accounting Systems Analyst full time position for Winter 2020.

 

In this role, you will serve as a liaison between IBM Finance and the IBM CIO organization, working with both teams on operational and transformational projects.  Their efforts are integral to the effort in producing IBM’s external financial results and the financial metrics used by the Company’s senior leadership to manage IBM. You will help build, enhance and maintain their Accounting Consolidation solutions using skills such as DB2, Cognos Analytics, SPSS, JIRA, Slack, Splunk, advanced Excel, Robotic Process Automation, and other new technology data analytics tools. 

 

In concert with these information systems applications, you will grow your interest in business controls, operations management, agile practices, problem solving techniques, and communications. As an Accounting System Analyst at IBM you’ll be a key player in all aspects of strategic payments planning. You will make significant contributions to high-profile operational initiatives as the business continues to grow globally.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Demonstrate a clear pride of ownership for the team-owned applications
  • Propose new and transformative ideas with relentless focus on quality and continuous improvement
  • Perform root cause analysis of technical and process issues
  • Provide fiduciary oversight to application operations with a keen eye to meeting and achieving control outcomes

Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in MIS or   Computer Science
  • Excel, DB2, QMF
  • Project management 
  • Excellent communication skills with proven problem-solving experience
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • 2 years Excel, DB2, QMF
Eligibility: 

Candidates must have the eligibility to work in the United States without a current or future need for Visa sponsorship. 

Apply through Handshake here

OPIM Innovate is Hiring! Student Lab Specialist Positions Available!

OPIM Innovate is currently seeking to fill three new student lab specialist positions for the spring of 2021.

As a student lab specialist, student workers must test and give presentations on the emerging technologies OPIM Innovate has to offer. In addition, lab specialists must assist students with various lab projects. Great communication and customer service skills are a must. Experience with virtual/augmented reality, 3D printing/modeling, IoT/data analytics, drones/wearable tech, A.I./Blockchain is also preferred, but not required.

The communications specialist must have the flexibility to attend events throughout the semester, good interpersonal and writing skills, and a willingness to learn about the emerging technologies the Lab has to offer. In addition, they must be able to work independently; interview students, professionals, and staff; and assist other Lab employees when necessary.

The student lab specialist positions are Class III jobs and offer great internship experience for students interested in learning about up-and-coming technologies. For more information on the student lab specialist position, please click here to be directed to the job listing on UConn JobX.

For any additional questions, please contact OPIM Innovate Director,  Jonathan Moore at jonathan.a.moore@uconn.edu.

We appreciate your interest and are excited to see your applications!

Work with Bennie, an Employee-Benefits Startup

Attention all Management Information Systems majors! Interested in joining a brand-new startup focused on bettering the employee-benefits supply chain for companies? Bennie, based out of New York, is currently looking for a Data Operations Analyst.

As a Data Operations Analyst at Bennie, responsibilities would include cleaning data, creating data templates, implementing data solutions, and using data to drive business value. The employee would work with product teams and internal stakeholders to drive projects forward. Basic requirements include understanding Microsoft Excel and common spreadsheet formulas, but knowledge about the employee-benefits industry, database management, and SQL is preferred.

 

 

Interested in this position? Send your resume to Jonathan Moore at jonathan.a.moore@uconn.edu!

World Fuel Service is Hiring! 2020 IT Summer Internship Program

Attention all Junior and Senior Management Information Systems students! World Fuel Services is seeking new interns for its 2020 IT Internship Program. A Fortune 100 company and world leader in energy solutions, World Fuel Services helps aviation, marine, commercial, industrial, and land transportation customers across the globe!

Are you interested in business analysis or software development? World Fuel Services is specifically interested in fulfilling these roles, so now is your chance!

 

World Fuel Services from World Fuel Services Corporation on Vimeo.

 

For more information on the IT Summer Internship Program, including application requirements, other roles available, and where to apply, please click here.

Nalas Engineering Is Hiring! Summer 2019 IT Internship

Nalas Engineering, a chemical engineering company, is currently searching for a team-oriented and hard working information technology (IT) intern for Summer 2019. The intern will be assisting Nalas with various IT needs, such as preparing and maintaining IT equipment (computers, printers, tablets, etc.), resolving networking issues, and providing one-on-one IT assistance and training to staff.

In order to qualify for this position, the applicant must be either a computer science, information technology, or management information systems major with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (junior or senior standing is preferred). In addition, experience with Windows operating systems, Windows Active Directory, Windows Group Policy, routers, firewalls, and networking protocols such as TCP/IP are required.

Interested in this position? Please contact jonathan.a.moore@uconn.edu for more information.