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Join CDW as an On Campus Intern at Kent State University, where you'll gain hands-on experience and develop professional skills while balancing your academic responsibilities on campus.

Responsibilities: Serve as a liaison between CDW, your University, and technology partners to enhance the student technology experience, educate customers, and identify strategic opportunities on campus.

Skills: Effective problem-solving abilities, strong organizational skills, and professional communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications: Current Sophomore or Junior in an undergraduate program; must be authorized to work in the United States.

Location: This job is located on campus at Kent State University, in the United States, with a flexible schedule of 15-25 hours/week.

Compensation: $15 - $15 / Hourly

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

CDW Campus Interns make a valuable impact at their university without leaving campus. The CDW Campus Intern Program is a dynamic experience that allows students to experience CDW’s culture by working with an experienced team of problem solvers that win together. CDW values our coworker’s work/life balance and it’s reflected by the design of our Campus Intern Program. As a Campus Intern, you will have the flexibility of balancing your academic work load by mapping out your own schedule with no commute.

As a Campus Intern, you will directly enhance the technology footprint at your University while gaining customer-facing experience. You are responsible for fostering the connection between IT departments, University Administration and CDW to maximize the student technology experience on campus and ultimately ensure that students get the most out of their college investment. CDW Campus Interns are active year-around working on campus.

You will sharpen your communication skills and gain hands-on exposure in a cutting-edge industry by learning beyond the classroom. CDW Campus Interns work directly with a dedicated Intern Program Manager and Sales team receiving 6-weeks paid training and ongoing mentorship. Beyond the formal training, you’ll collaborate with the team to learn how to strategically add value to the customer experience. You will receive opportunities to participate in ongoing training over the course of the internship including: Job Shadowing, LiveMeeting, Webinars, Online Training Modules, Vendor-Sponsored Events, and regular conference calls.

What you'll do

• Serve as a liaison between the CDW Sales team, your University and Fortune 500 technology partners
• Network, build and maintain relationships with our existing customers across various departments on your campus
• Research technology trends and identify opportunities how CDW can be more strategic on Campus
• Educate existing customers on the CDW partnership by highlighting the value and expertise offered to the University

What we expect from you

• Sophomore or Junior enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University indicated in job title
• Effective problem-solving skills, analytical aptitude 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/week within standard business hours, year-round. But temporarily, while we're in this period of Covid disruption, the expectations are decreased, and expect fewer hours worked and 100% virtual
• Must be authorized to work for CDW in the United States, immigration sponsorship (H1-B, TN, etc.) is not currently available for this position

Hourly Compensation: $15.85

We make technology work so people can do great things.  

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. 

CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW’s goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice.