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).