Chemistry IT support group is hiring!

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Fuller job description

• Maintain organization of computer-related equipment.
  • Includes moving computer equipment in and out of our office, and making sure things go in the right places and locations are properly labeled.
    • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Includes performing hardware inventory throughout the department.
• On the job training so you can:
  • Install operating systems and applications on Windows and Macs and do updates. Includes network and printer settings.
  • Help department staff and faculty at their computers for things you are comfortable and trained to do. 
  • Maintain and update group's documentation for ourselves and users for things you are knowledgeable about.
  • Perform web page edits.
• Ability to work well with others is essential.

We are interested in candidates who are or have:

• Excellent verbal skills.
• Reliable.
• Ability to work independently is essential.
• Regularly use either Windows or Mac computers.
• Preferable skills:
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn computer software maintenance and configuration skills
• Federal work study (FWS) students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application questions

Demographic data and availability: Who are you, and when are you available?

• Name and NetID (we'll be contacting via NetID@cornell.edu).
• Other contact info
• What year will you be entering Fall'13?
• Are you Federal Work Study (FWS) eligible?
• Number of hours you are willing to work during the summer (20-40 available).
• Will you be doing any other job, study, or anything else affecting your availability this summer?
• Number of hours anticipated being available to work during the coming semesters (10+)

Reference data: Who can I contact to confirm your work experience?

• If any, list employment positions held at Cornell. Please include name and NetID of Cornell supervisor for each position listed.
• List any non-Cornell, relevant, work experience.

Skills and interests data

• Provide examples of you using skills which would demonstrate your ability to help keep our office's computer equipment organized.
• Provide an example of one of the most challenging computer software problem you faced, and what you did to solve it.