IT Project Management and Business Analysis Associate (Summer Experience) - Temporary

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Posted: 17-Mar-24

Location: Princeton, NJ, US, 08544

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Other Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 238182649

IT Project Management and Business Analysis Associate (Summer Experience) - Temporary
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2024-18463
Type: Temporary
# of Openings: 1
Category: Information Technology
Princeton University
Overview

As the IT Project Management and Business Analysis Associate, you will assist with a variety of Project and Technology Consulting Office (PATCO) activities which could include planning, communications, task management, issue and risk mitigation, quality assurance, go-live transition, needs analysis, requirements elicitation, process mapping, and testing. In this role, you will participate in project/business analysis meetings and have hands-on opportunities to contribute to projects and initiatives in partnership with other members of the project office.

This position is part of Princetonâ™s Office of Informational Technology (OIT) Summer Experience Program. OIT is excited to welcome a cohort of undergraduate students to learn, explore, and gain professional experience in a variety of technical and administrative roles. All positions are sponsored by one of the six major departments within OIT, each specializing in a different area of information technology.

This is a temporary position.

Responsibilities

What youâ™ll be doing:

• Participating in discussions to understand business drivers for proposed projects and initiatives
• Developing and maintaining a project task schedule using project management software; coordinating task completion with project team members
• Drafting key project artifacts such as the project charter, roles and responsibilities matrix, stakeholder analysis, communications plan, campus readiness plan, testing plan, and lessons learned report
• Performing business analysis activities, which could include creating process flows and identifying pain points, participating in the requirements elicitation and documenting process, and preparing for testing
• Preparing and distributing project meeting agendas and materials; attending project meetings; document and follow-up on action items
• Producing project status reports and maintain project dashboards

Qualifications

Skills you bring to the table:

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to handle multiple competing tasks and deadlines
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative team player

Skills you will gain:

• Understanding of IT project management terminology and practices such as:
• Project initiation
• Project scheduling
• Stakeholder analysis
• Issue and risk management
• Effective meeting management
• Change management
• Project team leadership
• Current and future state process mapping
• Requirements elicitation and documentation
• Testing

The OIT Summer Experience Program is a great opportunity for undergraduate students enrolled at any accredited university or college. For more information, see Explore Our OIT Summer Experiences .

Application requirements:

OIT is accepting applications for summer experience positions through March 29. All applications should include a cover letter, resume (or CV), transcripts from previous academic programs, and two letters of recommendation.

Tips: When completing the application, enter (or paste) your cover letter into the text box. Upload your resume (or CV) and academic transcripts to the â˜Other Documentsâ™ field during the submission process.

Letters of recommendation are due by March 29, however, it is recommended you submit them as soon as possible following application. Letters should be sent via email directly from the letter writer to the summer experience program email account at [email protected] . Letters received after March 29 will not be considered.

The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a background check.

Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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