Academic Technologies – Technical Services Student Technical Assistant

Department:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Supplemental questions

Supplemental questions:

1. Technology curiosity: Tell us about a time you became curious about how a piece of technology worked. What caught your interest, and what did you do to explore or better understand it? Your example can come from school, work, a hobby, or everyday life.

2. Learning new skills: When you encounter an unfamiliar tool, system, or task, how do you prefer to learn? Share an example of learning something new, including what helped you and how you worked through any challenges.

3. Interest in this opportunity: This role includes installing classroom and collaboration technology, supporting computer labs and fleet systems, and assisting with broadcasts and live events. Which aspects interest you most, and what would you like to learn or become more confident doing?

For additional information please contact: Marc Cholewczynski at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill three part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Academic Technologies – Technical Services Student Technical Assistant for the Academic Technologies Technical Services at Oregon State University (OSU).

Curious about the technology behind campus?

Oregon State University’s Academic Technologies Technical Services team is seeking student assistants who want to learn how technical systems come together, and help build, maintain, and troubleshoot them. Working alongside professional staff, you’ll assist with audio/visual system integration in classrooms and collaboration spaces, computer fleet imaging and support in learning spaces and laboratories, and broadcast systems and technical operations for game-day productions and special events. You’ll gain experience with both the equipment people use and the behind-the-scenes tools and processes that keep these environments running.

We’re looking for students who ask questions, take initiative, and want to understand not just how to operate technology, but how its parts work together. If you enjoy hands-on problem-solving, exploring new technologies, and learning with a team, this role offers an opportunity to develop practical skills across AV, computing, and live production while supporting teaching, learning, and collaboration across campus.

Position Duties:

• Assist with the installation, integration, and testing of audio/visual and broadcast/production systems in classrooms, conference rooms, laboratories, and production spaces.
• Assist with imaging, configuration, and testing of fleet computers in learning spaces and laboratories under the direction of Technical Services IT Consultants.
• Support routine back-end administration and computer fleet management processes, following established procedures and professional staff direction.
• Assist with maintenance, troubleshooting, and service of campus technology systems, documenting issues and work performed in the IT ticketing system.
• Assist with technical setup, event engineering support, operations, and teardown for game-day broadcasts and special events.
• Support live sports broadcast production, including graphics, statistical verification, scoreboard operation, and coordination with production personnel.
• Provide client technical support and basic system instruction, assist with service/testing coordination, and maintain safe, organized work areas.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Technology

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated curiosity and interest in learning new technologies and systems.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to take initiative with appropriate guidance.
• Willingness to learn through hands-on experience, training, and feedback.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support shared goals.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Ability to follow instructions, established procedures, and safety practices.
• Adaptability when working across different technical environments, assignments, and campus locations.

Additional Required Qualifications: ​

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

This position works in a variety of technical environments, including classrooms, conference rooms, broadcast studios, computer labs, and event and broadcast venues across campus. Duties may involve bending, crouching, climbing ladders, working in tight or confined spaces, and accessing equipment racks in and around installed technology. Work may also be performed in controlled technical and engineering environments and may require moving between campus locations to provide operational and event support. The position is on-site, working during normal campus hours.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-05

Anticipated End Date: