Student Extern - Enterprise Dev & Integration
- Requisition #: 178427
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 1/24/2026
As a Student Extern in Enterprise Development & Integration, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise systems while learning directly from skilled IT professionals in a collaborative, real-world environment. This role is designed to help you build foundational technical skills while gaining exposure to large-scale systems used in healthcare, research, and operations.
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Summary
The Student Extern provides technical assistance to various teams while gaining hands-on experience and developing job-related skills. Under supervision, the extern supports system analysis, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical maintenance tasks in an enterprise IT environment.
**The ideal Junior or Senior student will be working towards an IT Bachelor's or Master's degree and live in the local Houston area. The externship is approx. 6 months and part time 19 hours/week.**
Major Work Activities
Analysis, Diagnosis & Problem Solving
Technical Changes & Environment Maintenance
Learning & Collaboration
Other Duties
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
Work Schedule: Onsite presence is required for specific scenarios, may be onsite 10% of the time.
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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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Summary
The Student Extern provides technical assistance to various teams while gaining hands-on experience and developing job-related skills. Under supervision, the extern supports system analysis, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical maintenance tasks in an enterprise IT environment.
**The ideal Junior or Senior student will be working towards an IT Bachelor's or Master's degree and live in the local Houston area. The externship is approx. 6 months and part time 19 hours/week.**
Major Work Activities
Analysis, Diagnosis & Problem Solving
- Analyze source documents, database structures, and reporting requirements to support system functionality.
- Assist in diagnosing system issues and contribute to proposing thoughtful technical solutions.
- Monitor system health and performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Support the resolution of hardware, software, operating system, and system integration issues under guidance.
Technical Changes & Environment Maintenance
- Assist with keeping operating systems updated in accordance with established standards.
- Document system environments, configurations, and changes accurately.
- Support routine updates and maintenance to keep systems current and stable.
Learning & Collaboration
- Learn enterprise IT tools, processes, and best practices through hands-on participation.
- Collaborate with team members across Enterprise Development & Integration.
- Apply troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills in real system environments.
Other Duties
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support team objectives and personal development.
EDUCATION
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent and College bound or in-college students.
- Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's in Information Technology, Computer Science.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: None
- Preferred: Must be willing to work part time, 19 hours/week. Analytical and good communication skills needed, willing to learn.
Work Schedule: Onsite presence is required for specific scenarios, may be onsite 10% of the time.
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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 178427
- Employment Status: Part-Time Not Benefits Eligible
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 37,440
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,760
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,080
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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