Graduate Student Assistant
Job Title: Graduate Student Assistant (IT and Web Analyst)
Performs various duties as assigned – examples of projects:
- Assist with website maintenance and updates, specifically using WordPress.
- Provide routine technical support, including user account management, access provisioning, and password resets.
- Assist with systems administration, including virtual machine (VM) management and monitoring.
- Assist with the timely application of security patches to servers, workstations, and applications to remediate vulnerabilities.
- Assist with basic network administration and troubleshooting to ensure connectivity and stability.
- Assist with the creation of process flowcharts, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation.
Other duties as assigned:
- Assist with IT hardware/software inventory and setup.
- Performs various IT and web-related duties as assigned.
This position has the potential to extend past the 2026 Spring semester.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Must be a student currently enrolled in a graduate program and eligible to hold a student job.
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with a professional office environment.
- Have flexible availability to work part-time hours.
- Eagerness to learn, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with web technologies, ideally including WordPress.
- Basic understanding of IT support procedures (e.g., user accounts, password resets).
- Familiarity with basic network concepts and IT security principles (e.g., patching).
- Hands-on experience with virtual machines (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) from coursework or personal projects.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).