About the role#
Academic Technologies at Oregon State University is hiring student technicians to support the audiovisual and presentation systems that power campus instruction and events. You will work alongside professional staff to maintain, troubleshoot, and support technology in classrooms, labs, and large venues like Milam Auditorium. This role provides hands-on experience in technical support, inventory management, and event operations.
What you'll do#
- Provide in-person, phone, and remote support for classroom and audiovisual technologies.
- Conduct troubleshooting, service, and testing of systems, reporting issues via the Support Desk ticketing system.
- Staff the Classroom Technology Services Presentation Support Desk.
- Perform weekly classroom readiness inspections to verify equipment functionality.
- Provide basic instruction to users on how to operate classroom audiovisual systems.
- Assist with event and examination support, including occasional evening and weekend activities.
- Execute end-of-term servicing, such as equipment testing, cleaning, and inventory audits.
- Support technology installations, upgrades, asset tracking, and the collection of performance metrics.
What you'll need#
- Current academic enrollment in a high school, community college, or university, while meeting all academic standing and enrollment standards.
- Working knowledge of audiovisual equipment, computers, and presentation software.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Strong oral communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Self-motivation with the ability to take initiative and learn new technologies.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and commitment to scheduled shifts.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Corvallis, Oregon.
- Work is on-site.
- This is a part-time role, up to 24 hours per week.
- Regular shifts occur Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with optional evening and weekend opportunities.
- This is a security-sensitive position requiring a successful criminal history check.
About Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a public research institution based in Corvallis, Oregon. Founded in 1868, the university operates as an educational organization. It employs over 13,000 people and maintains a large campus community. The institution focuses on research and academic instruction across various fields.
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