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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Lab Assistant II (Part time) - Staff Pool

Houston, TX

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Lab Assistant II to support instructors in the use of lab equipment and technology. The role involves providing technical support, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the proper functioning of electronic and audio-visual equipment in the Department.

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Responsibilities

Provide technological and instructional technical support and training to instructors/ faculty, as needed, in the use of equipment, software and web pages

Create and maintain Instructor Learning web pages

Perform support role in lab operations by duplicating instructional materials, answering phone calls and screening visitors

Organize, maintain, and control inventory

Receive, store, and distribute parts and computer supplies

Maintain and perform basic minor repairs and upgrades on lab equipment

Recommend updates in equipment and software

Order parts required for lab equipment repairs and upgrades

Install and set-up computer, audio/visual or electronic equipment and parts, as required by instructors

Process videotape distribution and returns, as necessary

Report unsafe conditions to Department Chair

Qualification

Electronic equipment setupComputer hardware maintenanceAudio/visual equipment setupSoftware configurationBasic equipment setupCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High school degree or GED required

Two (2) years experience in general office, electronic and/or audio/visual equipment set-up and maintenance, or related computer hardware area, required

Ability to receive, organize, maintain, test, and setup electronic parts and computer hardware supplies

Familiarity with computer hardware setup, software configuration, and testing of related electronic, audio/visual equipment

Proficiency in Word processing, spreadsheet and web page applications

Good written and oral communication skills

Good organizational skills

Proficiency in basic set-up of variety of equipment (electronic, audio/visual, computers)