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Job Description
Student Extern - Enterprise Dev & Integration MD Anderson - 4.1 Houston, TX Job Details Part-time $18 - $19 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description We seek to engage a student extern to enhance our QA operations and design teams. We have designed this opportunity to support our core functions and enrich the extern's educational journey with invaluable, hands-on experience in a healthcare environment. The Student Extern, Enterprise Development & Integration will contribute to application support, quality assurance initiatives, and technical operations while developing practical skills in a healthcare technology environment. The department focuses on supporting application systems, improving system performance, and enabling effective integration across platforms. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing relevant education and demonstrates interest in technology, systems analysis, and problem solving; experience with technical environments or coursework in information systems is beneficial, and any exposure to system support or troubleshooting is helpful; licenses and certifications are not specifically required but a willingness to learn and apply technical concepts is essential.
Work Location:
Remote within Houston Texas or surrounding area, Part-time, 19 hours/week, no benefits eligible. $18.00-$19.00/hour. Why Us? This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading healthcare environment while contributing to meaningful technical work that supports patient care and organizational operations. The Student Extern, Enterprise Development & Integration position provides exposure to real systems, mentorship opportunities, and skill-building in analysis, troubleshooting, and system optimization, making it an excellent foundation for future careers in technology or healthcare IT. Responsibilities System Analysis & Problem Solving Analyze source documents, database structures, and management report requirements Diagnose system problems and recommend creative technical solutions Monitor system health and system performance regularly Implement corrective actions to improve performance and manageability Technical Support & Troubleshooting Resolve complex and non-routine hardware, software, operating system, and integration issues Support systems used across the Enterprise Development & Integration environment Assist with troubleshooting issues related to supported applications and infrastructure Technical Maintenance & Updates Keep operating systems updated to ensure functionality and security Maintain and update system environments consistently Support ongoing system improvements and environment stability Documentation & Environment Management Document system environments, configurations, and updates Ensure documentation reflects current system state and changes Assist in maintaining organized and accessible technical records Additional Support Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental needs Contribute to quality assurance operations and design team initiatives
EDUCATION
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and Required:
College bound or in-college students.
Preferred:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, MIS, Business.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required:
None Preferred:
Seeking a student who is wiling to learn IT software, excellent communication skills, strong analytical skills, team oriented. Prefer a 3rd or 4th level undergrad or graduate student. Prefer a local candidate in Houston Texas or surrounding area. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
