Student Job Opportunities in Technology
Most hirings occur at the beginning of the semester; call or e-mail to find out if there are openings.
Note: ITS reserves the right to exchange job applications within the departments represented on this page.
1. Help Desk Assistants -Positions Open
2. Lab Assistants -Positions Open
3. Lab Assistants, Multimedia Technology - Filled
4. Lab Assistants - Providence
5. Receptionists - Filled
6. Video Production Assistants - Filled
7. Equipment Operators - Positions Open
8. Schedulers - Positions Open
9. Web Design/Development Assistant - Positions Open
10. Language Learning Resource Center Assistants - Filled
11. Computer Technology Support, Health Services - Filled
12. Assistant Network Administrator - Undergraduates Only: Position Open
13. Computer Technology Support, Memorial Union - Open
14. Web Assistant, Health Services - Position Open
Help Desk Assistants |
Where: Computer Help Desk, URI Library, LL19
Hours: Maximum 20 per week; M - R: 8 am - 10 pm; F: 8 am - 4 pm; Sun: 1 pm - 6 pm
Applications: http://www.uri.edu/helpdesk/apply/
Applicants should possess general computer knowledge and excellent communication skills. The major responsibilities of this position are to assist in telephone and walk-in support associated with all Help Desk questions. top
Lab Assistants |
Where: Student Computing Facilities on campus
Hours: Maximum 20 per week, 7 days a week, 7:30 am - midnight
Applications: In Library Student Computing Center,LL19 or on the Web.
E-mail: helpdesk@uri.edu
Applicants should possess general computer knowledge and excellent communication skills. The major responsibilities of this position are to monitor student computing facilities and be responsible for lab operations and security. top
Lab Assistants Multimedia Technology |
Where: Instructional Technology Center, Chafee 208
Hours: Maximum 20 per week, M - F, 8:30 - 4:30
Applications: In Chafee 217
E-mail: roy@uri.edu
Applicants should possess general computing knowledge, basic Adobe Photoshop skills, basic networking skills, and excellent communication skills. The major responsibilities of this position are to assist users in developing multimedia-based projects. This includes use of flatbed and slide scanners, digital video editing, and computer graphics. top
Lab Assistants |
Student Help positions are also open in the ITS-URI/Providence lab, in the Shepard Building at CCE. Contact Mark Oliver via e-mail at opus@uri.edu or by telephone at 874-4481. top
Receptionists |
Where: Instructional Technology and Media Services Front Desk, 217 Chafee
Hours: Maximum 20 per week, M - F, 8 - 5
Applications: In Chafee 217
Telephone: 874-2148
The major responsibilities of this position are to assist in the telephone and reception support associated with Instructional Technology & Media Services. Applicants should possess general office knowledge and excellent communication skills. top
Video Production Assistants |
Where: Instructional Technology and Media Services, Chafee 217
Hours: Maximum 20 per week, M - F, 8 - 10
Applications: In Chafee 217
Telephone: 874-2148
The major responsibilities of this position are to be part of a video production team for studio and location shooting, and to assist with videoconferencing. Learn production techniques, editing, troubleshooting and computer-based effects. A willingness to learn, the ability to integrate into a team, and a positive attitude are the major personal attributes needed for this job. top
Equipment Operators |
Where: Instructional Technology and Media Services, Chafee 217
Hours: Maximum 20 per week, M - F, 7:45 - 3:30
Applications: In Chafee 217
Telephone: 874-2148
Must have valid driver's license. The major responsibilities of this position include classroom media equipment maintenance and classroom media support. top
Schedulers |
Where: Instructional Technology and Media Services, Chafee 217
Hours: Maximum 20 per week, M - F, 7:45 - 3:30
Applications: In Chafee 217
Telephone: 874-2148
The major responsibilities of this position are to answer telephones and assist callers in using the media reservation form on the Web. Learn the basics of scheduling software to book requests, and print out daily schedules. top
Web Design/Development Assistant |
Go to http://www.wdg.uri.edu/career.php for details. top
LLRC Assistants |
Where: Language Learning Resource Center, 301 Independence Hall
Hours: Maximum 20 per week, 8:30am - 9 pm Monday through Thursday, 8:30 - 4:30 Friday, 3 - 9 Sunday
Applications: Independence 302
E-mail: langlab@etal.uri.edu
Applicants should possess general computer knowledge and excellent communications skills. Major responsibilities include assisting students and instructors in computer, audio, and video equipment use and general lab operations and security. top
Computer Technology Support |
Position Filled
Where: Health Services, Potter Building
Hours: Weekdays, approximately 20, flexible with your schedule; reports to IT Support Staff
Applications: E-mail resume or experience details to hidalgo@uri.edu or call 874-4181
Essential duties and responsibilities: Provide hardware, software, and some network technical support to Health Services users. Deploy, maintain and support desktop computers, printers, and related equipment. Perform user application support, hardware inventory, documentation, and related tasks. Help create and maintain Health Services Website and Intranet. Requirements include: Strong PC hardware, software, and network troubleshooting skills; Windows 2000/XP, Microsoft Office, Antivirus/Spyware software; Good written and verbal communication skills, dependable, ethical, self-starter, eager to learn; Ability to follow documented processes and high attention to detail. top
Assistant Network Administrator |
Where: Roger Williams Building - HRL Central Office
Hours: Maximum 20 per week; 40 hours per week during all breaks
Applications: Joan Pike, 874-2215, Roger Williams Central Office
E-mail: amohr@mail.uri.edu
Applicants should possess excellent communication skills. Desktop/laptop hardware and software knowledge is required. Computer networking and peripherals experience is very helpful. You will be required to travel back and fourth between residence halls. This opportunity will give you great exposure to many facets of IT including closed circuit television and server administration. top
Computer Technology Support |
Open
Where: Memorial Union Office of Student Involvement, Room 210
Hours: Weekdays, up to 20 hours per week; summers up to 40 hours per week.
Applications: E-mail resume or experience details to cwriter@uri.edu (mention job in subject heading) or call 874-4019
Provide hardware, software, and network technical support for Memorial Union administration department. Deploy, maintain and support networked equipment. Assist with network servers administration, graphics, office applications, and/or web issues. Requirements: computer hardware/software support experience with effective diagnostic skills; technical skills in some of these - Windows XP/Vista, Windows Server 2003, Mac OS X, Unix or Linux, networks, software security, PHP, html, Microsoft IIS, SQL. Personal qualities: must be dependable, have professional attitude, be willing and able to learn above support areas as needed, have excellent verbal communication and personal interactions skills. top
Web Assistant |
Open
Where: Health Services, Potter Building
Hours: 10 to 15 flexible hours weekly
Applications: E-mail resume or experience details to laurij@uri.edu or call 874-5149
Qualification: Web publishing skills using DreamWeaver or FrontPage. Ability to work with HTML, CSS and some JavaScript code. Web development and database skills are a plus, but not required. Basic writing knowledge and strong attention to detail required. Ability to work in a team environment. Positive attitude, professionalism, and desire to learn.
Job Description: Assist with the development and maintenance of health education Websites (e.g., create Web page content, identify link problems, and archive old pages). Review Website projects with an eye on how to best transmit ideas and functions through Web pages. Help evaluate Web standards, needs, tools and software. Help address HTML and scripting compatibility issues between different browsers and computing platforms. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. top
