Employment Posting:
Student Assistant, Technology Services

Employment Type:
Student Employment - NUWorks
Closing Date:

POSITION TITLE:     Student Assistant, Technology Services                

CLOSING DATE:                              September 18, 2022

EMPLOYMENT DATES:                 September 2022 to April 2023

HOURS OF WORK:                        Average 10 hours per week

RATE OF PAY:                                 $15.00/hour plus Vacation Pay

JOB DESCRIPTION:        

Student Assistants are an integral part of the University Technology Services team. Their assistance allows the department to offer a high level of customer service to meet the diverse technological needs of university staff, faculty, students, as well as external clients. Student Assistants are trained to assist with a variety of basic technology/audio visual related services to students, faculty, and staff through email, telephone, ticket tracking system as well as in person.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

The Student Assistant will assist with the following:

  • Set up and troubleshoot audio visual and video conferencing equipment in classrooms for hybrid and in-class teaching and learning
  • Place and retrieve mobile equipment in classrooms
  • Audio Visual equipment preventative maintenance
  • Monitor computer labs and maintain equipment therein
  • Be able to provide a variety of basic IT related services to students, faculty, and staff
  • Have an ability to solve problems and work under pressure
  • Must be able to work daytime, evening, and weekend shifts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must apply and be approved for the NUWORK Program
  • Have well developed customer service and communication skills
  • Experience in a customer service-oriented environment
  • Familiarity with standard computer software and hardware
  • Familiarity with audio visual equipment is not necessary but would be considered an asset
  • Ability to work independently and as a key member of a high functioning team
  • Self-motivated

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter referencing the job title and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.

Nipissing University is an inclusive employer and will provide accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.