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IT Internship

Company OverviewColonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Unum Group, is a market leader in providing benefits solutionsin one neat package: excellence in communications, enrollments, service, and personal insurance products and services thatmake benefits count for employers and their employees alike.

For employees whose insurance plans leave them feeling vulnerable, Colonial Life can help restore peace of mind throughpersonal insurance products that complete their coverage. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C, and founded in 1939, ColonialLife offers a broad line of personal insurance products including disability, accident, life, cancer, critical illness, and hospitalconfinement.

General SummaryColonial Life’s Global Services team is part of Unum’s Global Services organization made up of 1300+ talented, forward-thinking IT and Business professionals. We value individual strengths, innovation, leadership, collaboration and strongpartnerships. We offer defined career paths as well as on-going training and international development opportunities. As anorganization, we contribute to the achievement of Colonial Life’s strategic goals through the delivery of smart, innovativetechnology solutions.

The IT Internship is located in Columbia, SC. This individual will be part of a team and work side-by-side with members of our Global Services organization. They will be provided with mentors as well as access to any appropriate self-study andtraining resources. This internship position is considered full-time but part-time schedules will also be considered for strongcandidates who need to balance the internship with continuing course work.

Internship ActivitiesOur Global Services organization, a dynamic, customer-focused organization, is seeking individuals with strong initiative andan eagerness to learn. Other desired characteristics include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong

initiative, creative problem solving, analytic reasoning skills, flexibility and an ability to work well with a variety of peopleand styles.

We have a variety of technical opportunities which will provide practical, hands-on experience. Specific assignments will bealigned to intern's strengths and background. Some of the technologies interns may work with include:

• TSO, ISPF, ISPF Editor and SDSF• JCL Syntax, Rules and Concepts• C#, HTML, COBOL, Assembler

Highlights

• Internships where you can contribute as an individual & work as part of a team.• Opportunities to learn about departmental & corporate functions.• Weekly networking opportunities with senior leaders.• Social activities with fellow interns.• Competitive pay during a 10-12 week timeframe.• Earn college credit for your internship. Faculty/Hiring Manager pre-approvals are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 yrs of Computer Science coursework completed towards Bachelors Degree• Intern must be enrolled in an accredited 4 year college degree program• Must be in good academic standing with university / college.

UNUM IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK AND MARKETING BRAND OF UNUM GROUP AND ITS INSURING SUBSIDIARIES.

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• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in major• Demonstrated leadership abilities• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills• Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel software applications• Strong ability to work independently and be self directed on project work.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Resume, transcript and faculty recommendation

Apply NowView our complete list of all available positions & job locations online. Please submit your cover letter, resume and a

copy of your unofficial transcripts via our career site: http://www.coloniallife.com/Careers.aspx

Unum provides equal opportunity employment and advancement opportunities for all employees regardless of a person’s race, color, religion, national origin,ancestry, age, disability, military status, gender or sexual orientation.

UNUM IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK AND MARKETING BRAND OF UNUM GROUP AND ITS INSURING SUBSIDIARIES.