Student Assistant IT Administration (fmd)
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16 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job description
The Student Assistant in IT Administration supports the smooth operation of Climate Analytics IT environment and ensures that staff have reliable access to the tools and systems they need to work close collaboration with our experienced IT Administrator and our external IT service provider the working student contributes to day-to-day IT support user onboarding and offboarding and basic device setup and maintenance. Through this position the student will gain hands-on experience in IT operations user support and system administration contributing directly to the reliability security and efficiency of the Climate Analytics IT addition you will support IT projects (with supervision) such as documentation and process improvement initiatives - an opportunity to learn new tools and best practices and get hands-on experience in IT operations and user support.
Responsibilities
1. IT Support and Ticket Handling (3545%)
2. Device Setup and Maintenance (2535%)
3. System and Server Administration (with Supervision) (1015%)
4. Documentation and Process Improvement (1015%)
5. Security and Compliance Support (510%)
Responsibilities
1. IT Support and Ticket Handling (3545%)
- Assist in managing incoming IT support tickets helping to diagnose and resolve basic software hardware and access issues.
- Provide friendly timely and solution-oriented support to employees across all departments.
2. Device Setup and Maintenance (2535%)
- Prepare configure and update laptops (primarily macOS some Windows) for new and existing employees.
- Support regular device maintenance tasks such as system updates security checks and troubleshooting.
- Help maintain an accurate inventory of devices and peripherals.
3. System and Server Administration (with Supervision) (1015%)
- Support the IT Administration Officer and external IT service provider in monitoring internal servers and hosted tools.
- Perform basic maintenance tasks such as restarting services or checking system status under guidance.
- Help ensure regular backups and data integrity checks are completed.
4. Documentation and Process Improvement (1015%)
- Contribute to documenting IT procedures configurations and troubleshooting guides.
- Help identify opportunities to streamline IT workflows or improve user documentation.
- Assist in maintaining records related to software licenses and system configurations.
5. Security and Compliance Support (510%)
- Follow IT security guidelines and support implementation of best practices (e.g. password policies device encryption access control).
Your profile
Essential Criteria
Education and Experience
Specific Expertise Required
Desirable Criteria
Preferred / Asset Experience
Other Desirable Skills
Education and Experience
- Currently enrolled in a university program preferably in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Some prior hands-on experience with computers and operating systems (e.g. through studies internships or personal projects).
- Comfortable communicating and collaborating in English within an international environment.
Specific Expertise Required
- Basic understanding of IT systems and user support principles.
- Interest in learning about device management user administration and IT security.
- Reliable structured and service-oriented approach to work.
- Core Technical Skills
- Familiarity with macOS and basic knowledge of Windows operating systems.
- General understanding of tools such as Google Workspace Zoom or similar collaboration platforms.
- Willingness and ability to learn new systems and administrative tools quickly.
Desirable Criteria
Preferred / Asset Experience
- Basic understanding of network or server administration concepts (e.g. FTP SSH SSL).
- Some experience with cloud-based systems or IT ticketing tools.
- Familiarity with collaboration tools like Slack or Microsoft 365.
Other Desirable Skills
- Good communication skills and a proactive solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and manage priorities.
Our offer
- A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of highly engaged people and with your skills you can make a positive contribution to our work in the field of climate change.
- You will get to know the entire organization and be more than just a cog in the wheel
- We are working in a positive and inspiring working atmosphere with an international team. Our Berlin office is located near Moritzplatz in the heart of the lively Kreuzberg surrounded by a dynamic startup scene
- Flexible work environment
- Deutschlandticket Job or Semesterticket fully paid for
- German language classes fully paid for discounted bicycle leasing and various other benefits
Conditions
- Application Deadline: Until filled
- Start Date: 01.01.2026 / as soon as possible
- Terms: We are looking for a long-term collaboration. Currently we can offer a fixed term contract for 12 months with the perspective of extension based on performance and funding.
- Renumeration: Level 1 Step 1 on our Renumeration scale (EUR 1420 gross monthly based on a 20-hour work week)
- Vacation: 29 days paid annual leave for each year worked (pro rata)
About us
Climate Analytics is a global climate science and policy institute established in 2008 that delivers cutting-edge science analysis and support to accelerate climate action and keep global warming below 1.5C. Our international team is composed of roughly 140 staff. Half are based at our headquarters in Berlin Germany and the remainder work out of our five regional offices in Africa Australia & Pacific the Caribbean South Asia and North America.Click here to find out more.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Anti Money Laundering
- Access Control System
- Catering
- Assessment
- Communication
About Company
Climate Analytics is a global climate science and policy institute established in 2008 that delivers cutting-edge science, analysis and support to accelerate climate action and keep global warming below 1.5°C. Our international team is composed of roughly 140 staff. Half are based at ... View more
