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NCS Student Staff

NCS Student Staff

Description

NCS hires student staff to work as a Computer Technician Trainee, Computer Technician, or a Senior Computer Technician.

NCS Student Staff Application

Computer Technician Trainee

Some duties of a Computer Technician Trainee include: computer installs, relocates, and repairs, performing preventative maintenance on computers, peripherals, and associated equipment; installs, configures, tests, upgrades, and troubleshoots network client software and hardware; and installs and configures purchased applications with supervision. You must possess basic knowledge of any of the applicable operating systems (Windows 7 and Windows 10).

Computer Technician

To be hired as a Computer Technician, you must have a minimum required experience of one year, although this may be waived for proficiency.

Some duties of a Computer Technician include: computer installs, relocates, and repairs, performing preventative maintenance on computers, peripherals, and associated equipment; and installing, configuring, testing, upgrading, and troubleshooting network client software and hardware; and installing and configuring purchased applications with limited supervision. You must be familiar with all applicable operating systems (Windows 7 and Windows 10).

Student Technology Fellows

STF Application

Description

STFs assist faculty in integrating technology into their course delivery.

This may include:

  • Working as a member of a design team to develop an entire curriculum
  • Working with individual faculty members to develop collaborative curriculum across disciplines
  • Working with individual faculty members to develop materials for a specific course
  • Developing graphics, animations, and simulation software for use on the web or media storage devices
  • Designing websites for online instruction and Internet enhanced courses
  • Developing special interactive elements for web-based courses and course supplement materials
  • Providing group and individual instruction to faculty on using specific software, web page design, basic computer files management, and basic techniques such as scanning a picture, editing a graphic image, or performing specialized web searches
  • Introducing new applications and new technology tools to faculty
  • Offering suggestions for innovative ways to integrate technology into learning environments
  • Suggesting ways in which technology tools might be used in a given subject area
  • Video capture and editing
  • Developing faculty and departmental websites

Student Technology Fellows will not be doing:

  • Word processing for tests, course handouts, syllabi, and similar routine keyboarding functions
  • Entering information or data in any form
  • Preparing presentations for professional meetings, seminars, or conferences
  • Entering management data in spreadsheets or databases
  • Performing clerical functions for faculty or staff

Qualifications:

Fellows will be selected on the basis of their complementary technical skills and the strength of their communication skills. Software used may include the following, but are not limited to: 

    • Microsoft Word
    • Desire2Learn
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Adobe Illustrator
    • Microsoft Access
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Microsoft PowerPoint
    • Flash
    • Camtasia Studio
    • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • South Dakota resident
  • Full-time, degree-seeking, undergraduate student
  • Minimum College GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • If an entering Freshman, High School GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale to stay eligible for the program
  • Comfortable with computer technologies, Windows operating systems, and terminologies
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to provide efficient and courteous customer service
  • Strong communication skills
  • Dependable
  • Good questioning and analytical skills

Term of Position and Pay

  • Fellows may participate for up to 8 semesters as an undergraduate in the STF Program
  • Fellows will be expected to work an average of 11 hours per week
  • Starting Wage: $15.15 per hour

Reporting & Work Assignments

STFs will report to Garrett Stevens in room 006 of the E.Y. Berry Library. Fellows may be assigned both long and short-term projects with specific faculty members and/or departments.

Most STFs will be assigned to work with the Instructional Designers, Network Computer Services, or the Coordinator of Web Development.

For More Information

Contact Garrett Stevens at Garrett.Stevens@BHSU.edu or 605.642.6069.