Student Information Technology Assistant

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Clerical/Administrative Support/Data Entry

Salary

$19.00 - $23.00

Job Profile

JC-09140051-99 - Student Information Technology Assistant (Non-Union Executive Branch)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday- Friday, Full Time Summer 2026. Appointments will begin in May and Extend to early September. Part- Time Co-Op options may be available in the Fall Academic Year.

Opening Date

March 7, 2026

Closing Date

May 6, 2026

Job Requisition Number

JR101433 Student Information Technology Assistant (Evergreen)

Pay Grade

C40261 G

Classification

Student Information Technology Assistant

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: IT Intern students receive hands on training providing them to enhance fundamentals learned in the classroom. Through this program, they are offered a multi-faceted and challenging opportunity for growth. Interns actively assume significant tasks and are responsible for important aspects of IT work; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Duties are assigned individually in detail; work is closely supervised.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed:

Three units support the IT infrastructure: Programming, Hardware/Network, and GIS.

Programming Units:

Oracle E-Business Suite- Writing, Maintaining Oracle Reports & Forms, Debugging Code, Assist in supporting 8 modules (HR, Timesheets, GL, PO, AP, AR, Grants, and Inventory) of the (ERP) system;

Access & VB- Develop and support various custom & COTS - commercial off-the-shelf systems for all sections of the department;

Websites- Develop and maintain Department wide intranet & public facing online systems.

Software Technology:

Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, 10G Database, Report/Forms Builder 6i, Workflow Builder 2.6.3

Microsoft Visual Studio 03 or higher

SQL Server 2005 or higher

ASP.NET, C#, Java, XML, AJAX, and TSQL

Hardware/Network Units:

Supports an NT environment

Supports 700+ computers

PC/Server installs

Adding/updating user accounts utilizing Active Directory

Assisting in Outlook Exchange

Software Installs (Custom & COTS)

Backup and Recovery

Equipment & Software Inventory

GIS Unit:

Create maps using ArcGIS software

Analyze geographic relationships among varying types of data

Assist with creating, composing, modifying and editing GIS spatial and attribute data

Assist with preparing software programs to support GIS applications, document procedures, and maintain records of completed assignments

Create and edit metadata.

Software Technology:

GIS or CAD software, Microsoft Office, HTML, SQL, .NET

Required Qualifications for Appointment:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: Possess a sound knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio; Programming knowledge of ASP.NET, C#, Java, HTML, XML, AJAX, and TSQL; Programming knowledge of Oracle SQL, PL/SQL; Knowledge of GIS or CAD Software; Database skills preferably in SQL Server/Oracle; Hardware & Software Installation & Support; Excellent communication skills; Professional in appearance, actions and behaviors; Ability to collect and analyze data with attention to detail; Ability to produce professional written reports for a range of audiences.

EDUCATION: Applicants should be second year students currently enrolled at an accredited college/university. Students majoring in a Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, or Geography or related concentration program are given initial placement preference; a student's academic standing and GPA are judged for placement preference.

Supplemental Information

Providence, Rhode Island

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.