About the role#
The Mechanical Engineering, Integration, and Test Business Administration Group is looking for an Academic Part Time Intern. You will support a range of administrative functions within the Section and report directly to the Manager. This role offers hands-on experience with business processes including recruiting, hiring support, affiliate management, human resources, workforce planning, and asset or facilities management.
What you'll do#
- Translate business needs into practical, user-focused solutions using collaborative and data platforms.
- Automate workflows and create internal tools to improve operational efficiency.
- Work alongside team members to understand business development workflows and opportunity lifecycle processes.
- Design and develop dashboards, trackers, and lightweight applications.
- Organize and structure data from multiple sources.
- Assist in the development of internal team sites or knowledge-sharing platforms.
- Collaborate with Business Administration Section team members and technical personnel.
- Provide backup support to the Section business teams during periods of high demand.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at least half-time at an accredited college or university.
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- Availability to work at least 20 hours per week.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in business strategy and technical implementation.
- Familiarity with collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
- Familiarity with workflow automation or low-code/no-code platforms such as Power Automate and Power Apps.
- Experience with data analysis, visualization, or dashboard development using tools like Power BI or Tableau.
- Experience working with structured and unstructured data, including Excel, databases, or basic scripting like Python.
- Experience preparing presentations, reports, or briefing materials for stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Pasadena, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part time.
- Term: Rolling.
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