Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 5 hours ago
Database Administrator MS Access, Emerging Talent Intern (Summer)
Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the subway infrastructure system. They are seeking an Emerging Talent Intern to learn and apply database and spreadsheet skills to support construction projects, improve user experience, and assist in data management.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Learn and apply spreadsheet (MS Excel) and database (MS Access) skills for use in construction
Support in the following areas:
Learn the existing database and spreadsheets in use
Optimize and improve existing database and spreadsheets
Trouble shoot User issues encountered during use
Develop new objects in Excel and Access
Understand how data is collected, managed, and assessed
Updating various databases and spreadsheets
Review and assess data for quality and accuracy
Support in preparing and developing reports, graphs and charts and present your work to managers
Learn basics in Transit operations and construction
Interact with end Users
Provide help desk support and trouble-shooting support
Opportunity to learn Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) -SAP based software
General office duties (data entry, answering phones, mailroom, copying, etc.)
Assigned multiple databases and spreadsheets used in project management and construction
Support in handling trouble-calls
Demonstration and presentation of these projects to end-user
Support in developing new spreadsheets and databases as requested by stakeholder
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must
Intermediate knowledge in MS Excel and MS Access
Effective report writing
The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills
The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively
The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player
Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA
Major(s) Preferred: Computer Science (Database), Mathematics, Data Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application
Students' transcript must be submitted
Company
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.
Funding
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