PAID TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT CO-OP

IBM/Tivoli at the UA Research Park

Positions Available:

IBM Software Tester Co-op – Tivoli Storage Manager

IBM Tivoli Programming Lotus Notes / Domino Database Administrator Co-op

Pay Range:

$15 per hour for 20 hours minimum/week (Monday through Friday, no weekends).

Merit increases available each year based on performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a University of Arizona Student – Freshmen, Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students are accepted.
Must have US citizenship or be a resident alien.
Must have their own transportation to the IBM/Tivoli site at Rita Road and I-10.
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

Preferred Qualifications:

The following majors will be highly considered for these positions: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management of Information Systems.
Other preferred majors include Business majors with computer emphasis, and all other Engineering types (ME, EE, CE, AE)
The following qualities are highly sought for the program. Lack of any/all of these qualities is not a deterrent for acceptance to the program.
Demonstrated computer/technical backgrounds including: software design and test, hardware test and troubleshooting, prior technical experience in related fields, knowledge of UNIX based operating systems.

Co-op Program Overview:

The Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (in the Arizona Student Unions) is accepting applications for paid Co-op positions on site at the IBM/Tivoli site at the UA Research Park (I-10 and Rita Road). These positions involve work in testing, management, and development of computer software and data storage programs. Students who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply for these positions, which are offered through a special contractual partnership between IBM and the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership (CSIL). Successful candidates will be expected to participate in the ATLAS Leadership Certificate Program as a condition of employment. Information on the ATLAS program is available at http://www.union.arizona.edu/csil/leadership/atlas.php.

Terms of Employment:

Co-ops work year-round and continuously (this is not a summer internship) providing the Co-op remains:

A degree seeking UA student (auditing classes does not meet this requirement)
Continues to perform at or above expected standards as outlined in the performance evaluation
Co-ops will also be expected to meet all expectations and requirements of a Level 2 (or higher) ATLAS Certificate program of their choice each year of their employment

Starting Date:

Positions are available immediately upon the successful candidate accepting an offer.

Application Process:

Interested students may apply by sending attached application and resume to:

Heather Roundtree

IBM/Tivoli Co-op Program

Center for Student Involvement & Leadership

404 Arizona Student Union

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 85721

Applications by email are preferred. Applications can be submitted electronically to: hroundtr@email.arizona.edu or jrishel@us.ibm.com

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin as necessary. Submitted application will be kept on file and reviewed as positions open.

Position Descriptions:

IBM Software Tester Co-op – Tivoli Storage Manager

Function Verification Testers will design and execute tests to validate program code meets design specifications. Testers work with Development Software Engineers to review functional designs, create and run test cases, and other development tasks as assigned. By working in this position, candidates will develop expertise in storage management software and systems administration in a distributed, enterprise environment. Testers will receive real time education of common software engineering practices and the development process associated with delivering software in the Information Technology market. Testers will have opportunity to get hands-on experience with various operating systems, software products, and storage devices such as disk, tape, optical, TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, and leading-edge SAN environments. A few examples of tasks include: reviewing of existing and new function designs; testing case design, creation and execution using tools, C, Perl, scripting, etc; determining problems and documentation of code defects; setting-up and configuring test environments; and programming tasks as assigned. While working in this position the Co-op will gain experience with a Global company, have visibility to different careers in programming, and will have opportunity to be considered for future employment at IBM.

Required Skills and Attributes for this Position:

Basic through advanced programming knowledge.
Successful experience with at least one programming language.
Ability to understand medium to difficult technical concepts.
Ability to manage time and complete work.
Strong teamwork skills.
Good communication skills- verbal and written.
Desire to learn, work hard, and have fun.

IBM Tivoli Programming Lotus Notes / Domino DB Administrator Co-op:

Lotus Notes DB Administrator Co-ops work with Tivoli software developers, testers, and management personnel on a wide variety of tasks to support the Tivoli organization. They create new Lotus / Domino databases, develop forms to perform statistical analysis of field problems and customer requirements, develop tools to improve software development productivity, and apply web and database skills to assist in data interpretation and problem determination. Examples of tasks include: working with Lotus Notes and Web tools to gather, format and communicate periodic reporting on field problems, requirements and statistics; utilizing Lotus Notes and IBM systems to communicate critical information to Co-ops, engineers, developers and external IBM customers; using analysis and problem solving skills to assist in data interpretation and problem determination, and using web and database skills to develop and improve software development productivity tools. While working in this position the Co-op will gain experience with a Global company, have visibility to different careers in a software organization, and will have opportunity to be considered for future employment at IBM.

Required Skills and Attributes for this Position:

Basic Web design.
Entry-level DB design.
Knowledge of Lotus Notes DB design a plus.
Ability to manage time and complete work.
Strong teamwork skills.
Good communication skills- verbal and written.
Desire to learn, work hard, and have fun.

Program Application

Please fill out and return to the above contact with an attached resume.

Name:

Phone #:

E-mail address:

Year in School:

Major:

GPA:

Please answer the following questions in as much detail as necessary.

What is your motivation in applying for the IBM/UA Co-Op program?

Which position most interests you and why?

Is there any additional information you feel is relevant to your application for this program?