Title: IT Geek

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 52R000 - Information Technology

Division: 4R1000 - Information Technology

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 10-20

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $10.00 per hour

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Mike Wynn

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

In a nutshell

Bring your talent and desire to learn and propel your future career! The IT Geeks at EKU offers an exciting, challenging, and rewarding job to those who seek opportunities to grow and succeed. We believe that every team member is essential to success for EKU students, IT, and EKU. We value each person’s contribution to innovating and are always looking for tech-savvy and tech-interested students. Balancing a job and College courses are undoubtedly challenging, but the IT Geeks offer many benefits. The experience is what you make of it.

Why this role is important

Students who work as IT Geeks gain various hands-on experiences/opportunities to help prepare for life after graduation. This job is an excellent choice for students because we work around class schedules, offer decent pay, and look great on a resume—regardless of your major! We offer co-op positions too. The IT Geek plays a critical role in the strategy and development of IT for EKU students. We drive the transformation of technology into accessible, cutting-edge experiences and resources.

Once here, you will focus on…

• Assisting visitors with available resources (computer labs, printers, A/V equipment, etc.) while maintain a clean, high-functioning space and equipment.
• Checking out equipment and spaces to EKU student with precision on paperwork and our ticketing system.
• Monitoring, maintaining, and addressing issues with residence hall computer labs across campus (PCs and printers), including paper and toner deliveries..
• Providing technical support for student-owned devices, including diagnostic, virus removal, and troubleshooting OS and wireless connectivity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.