Summer Computing Conference Coordinator

POSITION: Summer Computing Conference Coordinator
HOURS: 8-hour daily schedule 5 days/week
DURATION: Summer (required full-time: 6/7/12 - 9/24/12, desired part-time: 3/5/12-6/6/12)
PAY: $16.00 an hour, plus subsidized on campus housing

The Summer Computing Conference Coordinator is the primary contact person between Residential Computing, the Conference Office, and conference attendees with regard to technical summer computing support.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and executing effective summer tech training in coordination with Summer Tech Lead and managers.
  • Coordinate computer hardware and cluster preparation and support for Summer Conferences, including evening and weekend support.
  • Maintain registration information and IP addresses for individuals and groups in NetDB.
  • Manage a complex schedule of Residential Computing clusters and resources.
  • Maintain invoices for all services provided to conferences. Keep accurate accounting records of all collected and outstanding bills.
  • Maintain detailed paper and online records; track equipment used by conferences.
  • Work on other short-term projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • Available and committed to work full time from 6/7/12 - 9/24/12. Up to a week of unpaid vacation can be taken in July or August, to be coordinated with managers.
  • Able to work full time (8 hours/day, 5 days/week).
  • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends.
  • Able to work at least part-time (8 hours a week) starting in early May for Summer Tech training.
  • Attentive to an extremely high level of responsibility and customer service.
  • Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle paperwork competently.
  • Possess excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Able to work independently and take initiative in providing assistance.
  • Possess a high familiarity with computers, including experience using basic Internet applications, troubleshooting network connectivity problems, and installing network and printing hardware on Mac OS and Windows XP.
  • High familiarity/experience with Stanford's network setup and registration system
  • Familiar with basic networking principles, especially TCP/IP.
  • Able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Willing to carry a cell phone during both "on-duty" and "off-duty" hours.
  • Possess good verbal and written communications skills.

How to Apply

See the Summer Tech Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Contact

tech-hiring@acomp.stanford.edu