EmpowerTech Student Advocate

Who We Are:
We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

Fuel Your Passion for Tech and Empower Others!
Career Link at Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a passionate and tech-savvy student to join our EmpowerTech Student Advocate position. This internship, funded by a Salesforce Grant, offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference by supporting a diverse group of individuals in their pursuit of IT careers, professional certifications, and education.

What is EmpowerTech?
EmpowerTech is a program dedicated to bridging the gap between technology and the community. We partner with IT companies committed to tech equity to build a thriving and inclusive workforce. Our focus is on empowering marginalized communities and women by providing career support, internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.

EmpowerTech's Mission:
• Empower tomorrow's Information Technology (IT) workforce.
• Transform lives in marginalized communities and women through IT.
• Build an inclusive IT ecosystem with employers and the community.

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
 

Here is how you'll make a lasting impact as an EmpowerTech Student Advocate:

• Become a Champion for IT Careers: Spark excitement about the vast possibilities in IT by promoting job opportunities, internships, apprenticeships, and further education pathways for students, career changers, recent K-12 graduates, and even senior citizens interested in pursuing IT skills.

• Bridge the Gap Between Individuals and Employers: Collaborate with companies to create paid internship programs, short-term training opportunities at community partner locations, and even IT camps for K-12 students, fostering a strong pipeline of future tech talent.

• Empower Success: Be a supportive mentor and guide, helping individuals achieve academic excellence, develop strong career plans, connect them with valuable work-and-learn experiences like internships and co-ops, and offer peer tutoring to reinforce key IT concepts.
   

Enhance or Begin You’re Tech Whispering Skills

Depending on your worksite, you might have the chance to delve deeper into the IT field by:

• Technical Support: Troubleshoot technical issues and provide user support (hardware & software) for students, faculty, and staff.

• Hands-on IT: Assist with IT projects, maintain a strong technical infrastructure cabling, equipment, and ensure a smooth user experience by helping deploy campus computers.
   

Job Site Responsibilities (may vary):

• Perform quality control checks, maintain records, and assist with various IT tasks as assigned (e.g., repairs, installations, network hardware).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 

Qualifications:

• Be actively enrolled in an Information Technology program at Ivy Tech community college Indianapolis Campus. (At the beginning or end of your program is acceptable).

• Thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

• Possess exceptional communication and critical thinking skills.

• Has a genuine passion for helping others succeed, especially in the tech field.

• Demonstrates strong customer service skills and a positive attitude.

The Benefits:

• Gain valuable real-world experience in career services and potentially IT, depending on the worksite.

• Contribute to a program that champions diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.

• Enjoy a flexible work schedule and hybrid work environment (with supervisor approval).

• Competitive salary starting at $15 per hour, with the potential for higher compensation based on experience.
   

Ready to Launch Your Career in IT While Making a Difference?

This internship is an ideal steppingstone for tech-savvy students who want to combine their passion for technology with a desire to empower others.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Salary : $15