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 - Filled
2. Lab Assistants - Filled
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 Support Specialists, Enrollment Services
12. Computer Technology Support, Health Services - Filled
13. Assistant Network Administrator - Undergraduates Only: Position Open
14. Computer Technology Support, Memorial Union - Open: Summer/Fall'08 Job Openings Start Now!
15. Web Assistant, Health Services - Position Open
16. Web Programmer - Filled
17. Web Programmer/Assistant, Human Capital Management (HCM) - Position Open
18. Information Technology Assistant, Enrollment Services - Immediate Opening
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: Submit at the Help Desk, Library LL19
Telephone: 874-5429
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: mike@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 Support Specialists |
Where: Enrollment Services, Green Hall
Hours: Weekdays, according to your schedule
Applications: E-mail resume or experience details to lhebert@uri.edu
Assist in providing hardware and software support for the department of Enrollment Services. Deploy, maintain, and support desktop computers, printers, and related equipment; assist in maintaining the Enrollment Services Website and Intranet; perform hardware inventory, documentation of procedures, and related tasks. Experience with Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2003 Suite, Antivirus/Spyware, FrontPage. Experience with Symantec Ghost preferred. Requirements include: Strong computer and printer hardware/software troubleshooting skills; good written and verbal communication skills, dependable, self-starter, eager to learn; Ability to follow documented processes, high attention to detail; A minimum of 6 months prior Help Desk or Desktop Support experience. 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: Summer/Fall'08 Job Openings Start Now!
Where: Memorial Union Administration Office, Room 210
Hours: Weekdays, up to 20 hours per week; summers up to 40 hours.
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 to Memorial Union administration users. Deploy, maintain and support desktop computers, printers, and related equipment. Assist with network servers administration, projects implementation, documentation, graphics and/or Web issues, and related tasks. Requirements include: strong PC hardware and software troubleshooting skills, Mac and network troubleshooting skills a plus; Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Outlook, antivirus/spyware software; solid Mac OS X, Windows Server2003, Unix or Linux experience desirable; PHP, html, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft IIS, SQL experience also desirable or willing and able to learn. Good written and verbal communication skills, dependable, self-starter, eager to learn; ability to follow documented processes, high attention to detail; prior computer support experience preferred. 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
Web Programmer |
Position Filled
Where: Network Security, 048 Tyler Hall
Hours: Maximum 20 per week; Monday - Friday, 8 - 5
Applications: E-mail resume and/or request for more information to Alan White, alanwhite@uri.edu, or call 874-4787.
Description: Beginner to Intermediate programmer for security-focussed position with Information and Technology Services. PHP, ASP, and MySQL knowledge a plus. Looking for student with professional attitude. top
Web Programmer/Assistant |
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Where: Enrollment Services, Green Hall Hours: 20 maximum per week; option for full-time in the summer Applications: E-mail resume to Laurie Hebert, lhebert@uri.edu or call 874-2522. Note: This position is federally funded. The applicant must qualify for federal financial aid and be a permanent U.S. citizen; tuition waiver consideration; salary commensurate with experience. Job Description: Supervise and assist with managing web and desktop support related projects. Assist with enhancements and maintenance of the Enrollment Services website and Intranet which includes but is not limited to: (1) creating and updating web page content and PDF forms, (2) utilizing tools to maintain website integrity (3) archiving pages and documentation, (4) conducting surveys (5) performing and monitoring web statistics (6) Assist with evaluating web standards, needs, tools and software. Supervise and manage projects for undergraduate technical student. Desktop support entails the following: (1) hardware, software and minor network troubleshooting, (2) deployment, and maintenance of desktop computers, printers, and related equipment; (3) hardware/software inventory, (4) documentation of procedures. In addition, perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including the duties of undergraduate student technical workers. Experience: Requirements include at least 6 months experience with the following: DreamWeaver, HTML, CSS, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Professional; Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2003, hardware/software troubleshooting skills. Knowledge of Vista, Office 2007, Access, Javascript, MySQL, PHP, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, Imaging software helpful but not required. Applicant must; possess excellent written, organizational, research, analytical and verbal communication skills; be detail oriented; have the ability to coach and mentor in a team based environment. top |
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