Ascension · 15 hours ago
IT Intern Sourcing Contracts Third-Party Risk
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$17.23/hr - $23.50/hrAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system, and they are seeking an IT Sourcing & Risk Intern to provide on-the-job learning opportunities in IT. The intern will support the SSM Sourcing team in managing the contract lifecycle and gain hands-on experience in IT Procurement and Governance.
CharityHealth CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support the SSM Sourcing team in managing the contract lifecycle, including document retention standards and administrative overhead
Assist in the initial review and "redlining" of contracts, ensuring technical and legal requirements are captured accurately
Help navigate the IT risk landscape by reviewing vendor assessments and ensuring compliance with organizational standards
Assist in refining internal process workflows and utilizing contract management tools to improve team efficiency
Shadows employees to understand different roles in the organization and gains familiarity with different healthcare IT systems
Research and data gathering for key initiatives
Collaborates with technical resources to perform root cause analysis and complete remediation of technology issues
Collaborates on driving improvement activities to achieve department and organizational goals
Qualification
Required
High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required
Preferred
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Communications, Organizational Development, or Project Management
Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Pre-Law, Business Administration, Cybersecurity Governance, or a related field
Familiarity with basic contract structures and general legal principles
An interest in or basic understanding of the IT third-party risk landscape (e.g., data privacy, security certifications)
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with Sourcing, Legal, and Technical teams
The ability to stay engaged across multiple related work threads and projects simultaneously
Proficiency with Google Office tools, including meetings, slides, and spreadsheets
Practical analytical and communication skills
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Company
Ascension
Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
Founded in 1999
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-04-03Acquired
Leadership Team
Kramer Schmidt
Vice President, Consumer Product Dates Employed
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