Villanova University

　　Posting Details (Default Section)Posting Details (Default Section)Posting Number:    20243886S*Position Title: *   Computer Lab Staff*Position Type: *   Staff*Location: *   Villanova, PA*Recruitment Type: *   Internal/External Applicants*Work Schedule: *   full-time/12-months*Avg Hours Week  *  *Department:  *  204-Electrical and Computer Engineering*Position Summary:    *The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Computer Lab Technician provides technical support and assistance with teaching and research in the ECE department labs at Villanova University. This support includes assistance to students and faculty with academic and research projects, maintaining and updating lab computers and equipment, maintaining inventory, managing ECE software licensing, assisting with ordering of parts and equipment, and providing additional assistance as needed.

　　**Please note the internal job title for this role is Computer Lab Technician, Electrical and Computer Engineering."

　　Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.*Duties and Responsibilities:    *Essential job funcions include:• Perform all ECE lab computer maintenance and repair, reimaging of computers, installing software and hardware upgrades, assistance in peripheral maintenance, etc.• Assist in the installation of new equipment in the ECE Labs.• Perform some repair work on equipment and soldering and breadboard prototyping work •• Support all ECE instructional laboratories offering assistance during business hours to students and faculty.• On occasion, repair faulty equipment, upgrade, recommend the purchase of new equipment, purchase and install new equipment, etc. Individual will be assigned special projects and requests by faculty in consulation with the department chair as needs arise.• Offer guidance to the juniors, seniors, and graduate students regarding the construction of their projects or research.• Assist in configuring experiments for the required laboratory courses in a regular and systematic manner.• Maintaining inventory of common parts and materials. Maintaining a clean, secure, safe, organized laboratory environment for faculty, staff, and students.• Assist in the upkeep, renovation and calibration of laboratory equipment within the department; attend necessary trainings and obtain required certifications to use equipment.• Collaborate with Lab Technicians, College Facilities Manager and other necessary constituents on lab capital expenditures and any relating installations, inventory practices and asset management, as well as general lab maintenance.• Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned. 

　　*Minimum Qualifications: *   • Associate degree or vocational/technical school degree from an accredited institution required; equivalent work experience will also be considered.

　　Qualified candidates must exhibit the following:• 1-3 years' work experience separate from that gained as part of degree completion.• Must have strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. The individual must be able to work independently as well as with others in a productive manner.• Experience with use of electrical and computer engineering lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and function generators.• Knowledge of Windows and networking and management and maintenance of computers and servers in a lab.• Office management skills.

　　*Preferred Qualifications:    *Bachelor's degree preferred.

　　Experience working in education-centric labs or environments is a plus. 

　　*Physical Req irements and/or Unusual Work Hours:    *• Individual will be working in a laboratory setting, with electrical and computer engineering bench lab equipment.• Individual may have to work occasional evenings or weekends as demands of the job dictate.

　　Special Message to Applicants:    Posting Date:    Closing Date (11:59pm ET):    **Salary Posting Information:    *Commensurate with experience.*Salary Band:    H*Job Classification: *   non-exempt

　　References Needed:References NeededMinimum Number of References Needed    3Maximum Number of References Needed    3

　　Supplemental Questions:Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

　　1.* How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?• Indeed.com• Higheredjobs.com• LinkedIn• Glassdoor• Chronicle Vitae• Academic Keys• PA CareerLink/JobGateway• Professional Affiliation/Trade Website• Diversity Association/Publication Website• Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication• Referred by a current employee• Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee• Heard about it at a conference or career fair• Browsing the Villanova website• Cabrini University employee• Other

　　2.* If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.(Open Ended Question)

　　Documents needed to complete your application:Required Documents1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest2. Resume / Curriculum VitaeOptional Documents

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