CIT Student Employee Job Opportunities

About CIT Student Employment

Computing & Information Technology (CIT) invites applications for the following student, part-time position. Student employees must have full-time student status at Geneseo. Summer employees must be full-time students in the semesters preceding and following the break.

The Application Process

Complete this brief application online. Note that you must have a valid Geneseo email to apply for the computer, and you may have to set up your geneseo.edu Google Apps account for the first time. Questions about the application or available positions may be directed to Laurie Fox (fox@geneseo.edu), Assistant Director for User Services.

CIT Student Positions

CIT HelpDesk Consultant

CIT HelpDesk Consultants are students that support the computing needs of all members of the campus community. They provide technical support of academic and administrative computing both in person and by telephone. Their duties also include maintaining computing facilities including computers and printers. Applicants should have an understanding of Windows and Macintosh computers, popular word processing and spreadsheet applications, and Geneseo's email system. Consultants are expected to attend training at the beginning of each semester as well as attend staff meetings held every month.

CIT HelpDesk Technical Support Assistant (Tech)

HelpDesk Techs support the computing needs of all students. Their primary focus is troubleshooting problems with student owned computers, but their job stretches across a wide range of computing topics including both software and hardware related issues. They are expected to have a working knowledge of Macintosh OS X and Windows XP and Vista. Applicants should be comfortable working with Windows and Macintosh computers and should be comfortable installing and configuring expansion hardware. Techs are expected to attend training at the beginning of each semester as well as attend staff meetings held every month.

Technical Services Assistant

Technical Services Assistants provide support to CIT's Technical Services Coordinator. These students will have the opportunity to work directly with hardware repair on computers, monitors, printers, and other peripherals. They will also deliver completed hardware repairs. Applicants should be comfortable installing and configuring expansion hardware and be willing to learn hardware troubleshooting techniques.

Technical Support Assistant (TSA)

Technical Support Assistants (TSA) are students who work directly with CIT's professional distributed support staff. They will provide one-on-one assistance to campus faculty and staff. Applications should be comfortable with a wide variety of computer software and with the installation and configuration of new computers. Special consideration for these positions will be given to current CIT student employees.

Network Assistant

Network Assistants work with the campus Network Staff in maintaining and enhancing the structure and security of the campus network. These employees need to be familiar with Windows 9x, Me, NT, 2000, XP, MacOS, and Linux. Familiarity with HTML (no GUI applications) and Perl are preferred. Network assistants are heavily involved in the activation of new network connections whenever the network expands, and will be expected to terminate copper and fiber-optic cable, as well as configure and install network electronics. Responsibilities include Linux system administration, web programming, and experimentation with new Linux and Windows based software. Network assistants may occasionally be asked to work on weekends, evenings, or early mornings, whichever is necessary to avoid disrupting the campus community. Training will be provided.

Database Programmer

Student database programmers work with CIT's Information Systems group to develop, modify and test Banner applications, including KnightWeb. Applicants should have some familiarity with computer databases such as Microsoft Access and at least one programming language. Student database programmers will be required to complete the introductory Oracle computer-based training modules as part of their early job duties. Additional training will be provided by professional staff as needed. This job requires a commitment of 10-20 hours per week, during the normal campus business hours of 8:00am to 4:15pm Monday through Friday. Because the opportunity to work in an Oracle database environment for several semesters is a benefit to both the student and CIT, preference is given to qualified juniors, but we invite all qualified students to apply.

Web Assistant

Web Assistants work with the campus Web Development Professionals in building and maintaining campus websites. This entails designing and implementing both academic and non-academic web pages. Applicants should possess strong verbal and written communication skills. They should have strong computer skills and be able to explain and teach web page concepts to others. Applicants will be expected to possess or develop knowledge of web page technologies including web content management systems, web related software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop), HTML, CSS, Javascript, digital images (gif, jpg, etc), and various media types (e.g. pdf, flash). Note that this position does not require programming skills. It is focused primarily on web page design.

Design Assistant

Design Assistants work with the Instructional Technologies staff providing assistance with poster printing, graphic design work, and training materials. Applicants must have good computer skills (Mac & PC) and experience using graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Applicants should also be familiar with basic design principles. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented and customer focused. In return you will receive practical experience and have printed samples for your portfolio. Design Assistants applicants should provide some sample graphic design work when applying for this position.

Digital Media Lab Student Assistant

Student assistants are trained to provide tech help for students, faculty and staff in developing digital audio & video projects. Once training is complete, student workers are expected to troubleshoot technical issues for faculty, staff and students, provide basic assistance in use of facilities, and provide feedback to supervisors regarding DML operations. Qualified applicants must be comfortable using technology, have a willingness to learn new software programs, possess strong verbal communication skills, ability to work independently and in a team environment. Strong familiarity with Mac OSX and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint in particular). Best candidates will have strong problem solving and computer troubleshooting skills. Basic familiarity with media manipulation concepts and some experience with applicable software such as the iLife Suite, Windows Moviemaker, the Adobe Creative Suite and other audio/visual manipulation software.