Information Technology Support Specialist Intern
Posted on 9/4/2025

PennState University
No salary listed
State College, PA, USA
In Person
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
ARL's Supply Chain Department is looking for a self-disciplined, highly motivated, and customer service-oriented individual for the role of IT Support Specialist Intern to provide customer support for the Applied Research Laboratory at the Pennsylvania State University.
ARL/Penn State’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).
This position will be responsible for new account setup, resolving account issues, and maintaining active user accounts.
You will:
Assist file exchange users with password resets, MFA resets, and new account setup
Assist file exchange users unlock suspended accounts
Add/remove permissions to file exchange share spaces and delete inactive user accounts
Set up new file folder structures as requested by ARL staff
Create group permissions, troubleshoot any file access issues
Investigate application issues, perform cause analysis, and take corrective actions
Perform yearly audits
Create/update documentation and frequently asked questions
Update the user data in the Supply Chain Database; as new suppliers are added, ensure their user information is reflected in Database
Required skills/experience areas include:
Past success in providing ideas in written form for clear comprehension to an audience
Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution
Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion
Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding
Demonstrated organization skills
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
Current secret government security clearance
Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.
ARL/Penn State’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, 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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