Project Assistant (H)

University of Rochester • Brewster, MA

1d • $17 - $22

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Responsibilities: The Associate Cloud Engineer will work under the direction of a Senior Cloud Architect to help establish or improve a number of operational processes and the overall security posture within the various cloud platforms utilized by the University. NOTE: The timeframe for this role is June 2nd – August 7th, 2026

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ year of work experience is preferred.
• or an equivalent combination of education training and/or experience preferred
• No professional work experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Matriculated in an undergraduate studies program in IT, business administration, healthcare administration, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Technical aptitude with ability to quickly learn new technology preferred.
• Ability to express complex concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing preferred.
• Solution oriented with a positive attitude preferred.
• Strong ability to prioritize.
• Strong attention to detail preferred.
• Reliable and able to establish trust with your team preferred.
• Must be able to travel to designated sites as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Work under direction of the Cloud Architect or project managers and assists with and/or actively lead activities pertaining to the assigned project.
• Assists members of the organization in evaluating existing University and IT Security policies and helps to to identify additional policy needed for IT cloud infrastructure.
• In collaboration with Cloud Architect, uses peer institutions to assist with developing rationale for policies and guidelines appropriate for cloud services.
• Organizes and assists with rationalizing data gathered for proposal to governance committees and senior leadership.
• Assist with implementation of approved cloud security policies
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees