Each year, ITC hires a select number of students to serve as Student Consultants (SCs). First-year SCs typically serve as ITC representatives in their dormitories, and SCs with experience also work around Grounds in the libraries, labs, and at the Help Desk Call Center.
About the SC Program
Benefits of Being an SC
- Receive initial and ongoing paid training.
- Earn extra spending money while working flexible hours.
- Assist fellow students and other members of the UVa community in solving their computing problems.
Responsibilities of an SC
- Move in a few days early, before Move-In weekend, for SC training.
- Work alongside ITC staff on Move-In Saturday.
- Attend training during the school year on computing and customer assistance.
- Solve computing problems and direct questions you cannot answer to the appropriate person or group at ITC.
- Provide approximately 5-20 hours of tech support consulting each week. (Note: You may not work more than a collective 20 hours for the University during pay periods while classes are in session.)
- Conduct a student computing inventory. (Note: This only applies to SCs working in first-year residence halls.)
SC Application & Selection
Who Should Apply?
If you're considering applying, consider these questions:
- Do you enjoy helping others? Do you enjoy working with a variety of people and services?
- Do you have strong communication abilities? Are you comfortable on the phone?
- Do you have good speaking, listening, and writing skills?
- Do you have some knowledge of computers? Would you like to learn more?
- Would you like to earn a little extra spending money while working flexible hours?
SC Application & Selection Process
To apply, fill out the online application, noting the deadline and interview scheduling info below:
| Hiring Procedure | For Incoming First-Year & Transfer Students | For Current UVa Students |
|---|---|---|
| Application Submission | Complete all sections of the online application. Be sure to include applicable volunteer work as well as academic experience. UPDATE 08/11/08: We currently have open positions available in the following residence halls - Balz, Dobie, Dunglison, Fitzhugh, and Bonnycastle. Applications for these locations will be considered until 08/14/08. |
accepted on a rolling basis, as needed |
| Interview Process | Once your application is submitted and there is an available position, you will be contacted to schedule a telephone or in-person interview. | you will be contacted to schedule an interview |
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. ITC will check references of promising candidates, and contact finalists by phone or email for the formal job offer.