We are no longer accepting applications for the Spring 2010 semester. If you would like to apply for Summer or Fall 2010, we plan to begin accepting applications in mid- to late-march.
Employment Opportunities
Current Hiring Status
Job Description
ITS Lab Consulting provides students the opportunity to gain valuable IT experience while earning an income and working with their peers. Lab consultants blend customer service skills with technical knowledge to help Penn State students and faculty in the campus computer labs at University Park.
Responsibilities include:
- Being attentive to lab users and actively assisting them if they have questions.
- Maintaining a thorough understanding of the software and machines in the labs.
- Using available resources to solve problems with software or systems that may be unfamiliar.
- Notifying ITS staff of broken or malfunctioning computers.
- Maintaining the cleanliness and efficient operation of the labs.
The lab consultant position is a wage payroll position requiring a minimum of ten hours per week. The starting salary is $7.73 per hour with opportunities for merit-based raises, shifts with increased pay, and advancement into student leadership positions. The position is only available to undergraduate students.
The following button will take you to the electronic application interface. You will be asked to log in through WebAccess, as your Penn State Access Acount ID is used to identify you throughout the application process. If you are an incoming freshman and do not yet have a Penn State Access Account, you will need to obtain one before you will be able to complete the online application. Please note that to complete the application process, you must have cookies and javascript enabled.
Additional Comments:
The hiring process can take several weeks as several hundred applications are received each semester. You will be notified via email or telephone concerning an interview or if all positions have been filled.