Undergraduate Information Technology Support
Part-timePenn State University
University Park, PAPart-timePosted 9mo agoStill listed today
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Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory is seeking undergraduate students to work across information technology disciplines, including computing support, networking, systems administration, helpdesk support, and cybersecurity. The paid position is located at the ARL Main Lab Building on the University Park Campus. Students studying Information Science and Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering are encouraged to apply. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a government security clearance.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Information Technology Services Office of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking undergraduate students to work across a variety of information technology disciplines including, but not limited to, computing support, networking, systems administration, helpdesk support, and cybersecurity.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Responsibilities include:
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Assisting with installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, and support of computing and network hardware and software
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End-user support
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Assisting in the development of process and equipment documentation; assisting with equipment inventory and auditing
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Answering phones and emails
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Assisting with cybersecurity initiatives
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Technical writing
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Assisting with programming and software development tasks
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Other duties as assigned
Students studying Information Science and Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering are encouraged to apply.
Required skills and experience include:
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Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
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Technical writing
Preferred skills and experience include:
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Linux (highly desired)
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Computing Help Desk
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Configuration, installation, programming, and support of network equipment
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Microsoft Windows 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 at ARL's Main Lab Building on the University Park Campus. 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 Intel 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. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,786 open IT Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Pennsylvania median$64–83K/yr23 salary ranges
- US median$25–31/hr735 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 90 open IT Support jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,786 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- 259 of the 2,786 open IT Support jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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