Information Technology Co-Op Student Hybrid
Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Student (College)
Are you excited to gain real life work experience in your field of study? Are you eager to be a contributing member of a team working towards a common goal?
The Office of Information Technology at the Southern Regional Education Board seeks to hire a Full-time Co-Op Georgia Tech student (hybrid) in the mid-town Atlanta Headquarters starting in the Summer 2025 semester. As a co-op student in this role, you’ll gain relevant work experience and practical experience in IT support. You will apply institutional knowledge and enhance your problem-solving skills, people skills and verbal and written skills. Following the Georgia Tech recommended program schedule, this Co-Op requires a commitment of three semesters alternating with academic semesters and starting in the Summer 2025 semester.
SREB is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in Atlanta. SREB works with states to improve education at every level, from pre-K through Ph.D. Our vision is that all students in the SREB region will have high-quality educational opportunities that build on the rich diversity of the region and lead to productive, meaningful lives and robust economies.
SREB has a very collaborative culture in which employees exhibit respect for inclusivity and demonstrate a commitment to equality and fairness. Our employees are dedicated to SREB’s mission and passionate about moving the mission forward by successfully working together as a team and independently to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
The Full-time Co-Op student in the Office of Information Technology will be expected to complete the following work during the course of the Co-op:
What does it take to be a full-time Co-Op student in the Office of Information Technology?
Must be enrolled in a Georgia Tech’s Bachelor’s degree program of study in computer science, information systems or a related field. Students must have 30 or more completed credits in the course of study.
Candidates must have reliable transportation and be able to commit to serving the full duration of the Co-Op, which is expected to include Summer 2025, Winter 2025 and Summer 2026 semesters as per the Georgia Tech Co-Op program schedule.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Our work environment and teammates have expectations that include:
Note: Only complete applications will be considered. To be considered for this position, be sure to include the following items with your application.
The Office of Information Technology at the Southern Regional Education Board seeks to hire a Full-time Co-Op Georgia Tech student (hybrid) in the mid-town Atlanta Headquarters starting in the Summer 2025 semester. As a co-op student in this role, you’ll gain relevant work experience and practical experience in IT support. You will apply institutional knowledge and enhance your problem-solving skills, people skills and verbal and written skills. Following the Georgia Tech recommended program schedule, this Co-Op requires a commitment of three semesters alternating with academic semesters and starting in the Summer 2025 semester.
SREB is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in Atlanta. SREB works with states to improve education at every level, from pre-K through Ph.D. Our vision is that all students in the SREB region will have high-quality educational opportunities that build on the rich diversity of the region and lead to productive, meaningful lives and robust economies.
SREB has a very collaborative culture in which employees exhibit respect for inclusivity and demonstrate a commitment to equality and fairness. Our employees are dedicated to SREB’s mission and passionate about moving the mission forward by successfully working together as a team and independently to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
The Full-time Co-Op student in the Office of Information Technology will be expected to complete the following work during the course of the Co-op:
- Microsoft Azure Deployment: Organize and migrate folders from on-premises file shares to the Cloud.
- Azure Cloud-based Operations: Create Document Libraries, Teams File Sections, Adjust Permissions, monitor security, and perform mitigation operations to thwart cyber threats.
- SharePoint Design: Create a new and modern Site Collection and move content from the legacy Intranet to the new SharePoint Intranet. Create new content.
- Cloud systems integration: Use Microsoft Power Platform and SharePoint for business process improvement projects
- Staff Training for new hires: Create new content and incorporate existing content to facilitate sharing required technical information for all SREB staff. Design and suggest process improvements.
- Front-line Information Technology and Helpdesk Operations: providing information, assistance, training and technical support to staff in regard to the use of computers, networks, and related peripheral hardware and software.
What does it take to be a full-time Co-Op student in the Office of Information Technology?
Must be enrolled in a Georgia Tech’s Bachelor’s degree program of study in computer science, information systems or a related field. Students must have 30 or more completed credits in the course of study.
Candidates must have reliable transportation and be able to commit to serving the full duration of the Co-Op, which is expected to include Summer 2025, Winter 2025 and Summer 2026 semesters as per the Georgia Tech Co-Op program schedule.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Programming experience or an entry-level programming course.
- Problem solving skills.
- Basic understanding of local area networks.
- Working knowledge of computers and related peripheral equipment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Our work environment and teammates have expectations that include:
- Eager to apply educational knowledge in real-life application based on the information above.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Mobility to work in typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person, on virtual meetings, and over the telephone.
- A private virtual workspace that supports productivity and maintains organization and employee confidentiality.
Note: Only complete applications will be considered. To be considered for this position, be sure to include the following items with your application.
- cover letter / letter of interest.
- current resume
- unofficial transcript
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