Smith Hanley Associates

HELP DESK & ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN/CO-OP

Founded in 1980, Smith Hanley Associates is an executive recruiting firm specializing in the placement of quantitative marketing professionals.  Since 1980, we have built a national reputation as a leader in the recruiting industry.  Our industry specialties include direct marketing, market research, and consumer credit.  Because our candidate base is broad and extends across the nation, we have offices in Chicago, New York, Connecticut, and Florida.  We are known through the business community nationwide, and serve many successful and respected businesses.  More information can be found at our website:  www.smithhanley.com  

Smith Hanley Associates currently has an internship opportunity in our Downtown Loop Chicago office.  This internship will begin immediately and be part-time for the 2008 - 2009 academic year, with the possibility to continue into the 2009 – 2010 academic year. 

Intern duties:
o Providing support and troubleshooting for PCs, including Microsoft Office support, proprietary software support and network support
o Assisting with setup and configuration of computer hardware (printers, scanners, etc.)
o Assisting with installation of software
o Providing telecommunications support
o Communicating issues with off-site corporate IT staff
o Providing reception back-up, including candidate and client interaction
o Maintaining up-to-date logs on troubleshooting activity
o Assisting with updating of website and database information
o Assisting administrative staff with other miscellaneous office duties

Ideal interns will possess the following qualities:
o Strong interpersonal skills
o Strong oral and written communication skills
o Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
o Self-motivated and energetic, with strong ability to take initiative
o Reliability
o Knowledge of PCs, computer software, and computer hardware
o Ability to work a minimum of 25 hours per week
o Must be a junior or senior (class of 2009 or 2010)

Internship Benefits:
o $14.00 / hour
o Opportunity to gain practical experience
o Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional but casual environment
o Opportunity for credit, if applicable to your school

Other:
o We are willing to work with college students of all majors and levels, providing the applicants have the aforementioned qualities.

Interested in applying?
o Send résumé, cover letter, and GPA to coop@depaul.edu
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TO ALL APPLICANTS:
This position is part of DePaul University's innovative UNDERGRADUATE Cooperative Education program.  Commitment to working with this employer (20-25 hrs) for a minimum of 1 YEAR, while enrolled at DePaul full-time is required.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.  To receive credit for this internship experience, You must meet  these requirements to apply.  Applicants who do not meet and complete all of the requirements will not be considered.

1)You must attend a Co-op Orientation Workshop or schedule an initial meeting  with Emily Dovitz- ASSISTANT DIRECTOR of COOPERATIVE EDUCATION if you have not already done so.

Email coop@depaul.edu to set up a meeting or for more information on this position, or log on to e-recruiting to do a calendar search to sign up for a Co-op Orientation workshop.

2)Undergraduate – Sophomore, Junior, or Early Senior

3)Minimum GPA 2.5