On Campus Internship - Ohio State University
About the role
CDW Campus Interns make a valuable impact at their university without leaving campus. The CDW Campus Intern Program is a dynamic experience that allows students to experience CDW’s culture by working with an experienced team of problem solvers that win together. CDW values work/life balance, reflected in the design of the Campus Intern Program, offering flexibility to balance academic workload by mapping out your own schedule with no commute.
As a Campus Intern, you will directly enhance the technology footprint at your university while gaining customer-facing experience. You are responsible for fostering the connection between IT departments, University Administration, and CDW to maximize the student technology experience on campus and ensure students get the most out of their college investment.
CDW Campus Interns are active year-round, working on campus to sharpen communication skills and gain hands-on exposure in a cutting-edge industry. You will work directly with a dedicated Intern Program Manager and Sales team, receiving 6-weeks of paid training and ongoing mentorship. Beyond formal training, you’ll collaborate with the team to learn how to strategically add value to the customer experience through opportunities like job shadowing, webinars, vendor-sponsored events, and regular conference calls.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison between the CDW Sales team, your University, and Fortune 500 technology partners
- Network, build, and maintain relationships with existing customers across various departments on your campus
- Research technology trends and identify opportunities for CDW to be more strategic on campus
- Educate existing customers on the CDW partnership by highlighting the value and expertise offered to the University
Requirements
- Sophomore or Junior enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University indicated in the job title
- Effective problem-solving skills, analytical aptitude, and the ability to learn quickly
- Strong organization and time management skills to work in an independent environment
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of an organization
- Availability to work on campus for 15-25 hours/week within standard business hours, year-round (temporarily reduced hours and 100% virtual due to COVID-19 disruption)
- Must be authorized to work for CDW in the United States; immigration sponsorship (H1-B, TN, etc.) is not currently available for this position
Pay
Hourly Compensation: $15.85
About Us
CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology. We act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We focus on what matters most and deliver for our customers while staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning.
As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what’s next.
AI and Culture
CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making.
During our application process, we encourage thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.