About the role#
The CDW Campus Intern Program provides students with the opportunity to gain customer-facing experience and insight into the technology industry while working on campus. Interns act as a bridge between the CDW Sales team, university administration, and IT departments to improve the student technology experience. This role includes 6 weeks of paid training, ongoing mentorship, and exposure to job shadowing, webinars, and vendor-sponsored events.
What you'll do#
- Serve as a liaison between the CDW Sales team, your university, and technology partners.
- Network, build, and maintain relationships with existing customers across various campus departments.
- Research technology trends to identify strategic opportunities for CDW on campus.
- Educate existing customers on the CDW partnership and the value offered to the university.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Sophomore or Junior in an undergraduate program, specifically in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or Computer Science.
- Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly.
- Strong organization and time management skills to work in an independent environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of an organization.
- Availability to work on campus for 15-25 hours per week during standard business hours.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Northern Illinois University, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $15.85 per hour.
- Schedule: Year-round, part-time, rolling term.
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