Systems Student Assistant - Summer 2026 - BCAS Computer Labs - 529061

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Work type:On-Campus Undergraduate
Location:Tuscaloosa
Categories:Student

Pay Grade/Pay Range: $12.00/hour

Department/Organization: 204108 - BCAS Computer Labs

Normal Work Schedule: Flexible; Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Note to Applicants:To be considered, applicants must attach a resume and class schedule. If you do not plan to enroll in Summer 2026 courses, please provide documentation confirming your non-enrollment. 

This appointment may be extended contingent upon the satisfactory of performance and mutual agreement of both parties.

Job Summary: The Systems Student Assistant is responsible for providing support computer labs and other technology initiatives for the Barefield College of Arts and Sciences. This position assists with computer lab maintenance tasks including software installation and configuration, hardware diagnosing and repair, and erasing machines as they are returned for refurbishment, buyback, or surplus.

Additional Department Summary: This position also assists with the Academic Continuity Initiative, which provides eligible Barefield College of Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff with an iPad. This position assists with helping setup and support these devices via email, phone, video conferencing, and in person appointments. This position provides applicants with the opportunity to learn remote management tools such as PDQ Deploy, PDQ Inventory, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), JAMF, Apple School Manager, and Global Service Exchange (GSX) for managing Windows and Apple devices.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Current University of Alabama undergraduate student. Must have and maintain a minimum of 2.25 cumulative GPA or higher to be considered.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Enrollment Requirements: Applicants must meet enrollment requirements to be eligible for on-campus student employment. Applicants must be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Undergraduate Students must be registered for at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; International Students must be registered full-time (Undergraduate = 12 credit hours, Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters. Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment. Individual hiring departments and programs may also have additional eligibility requirements for employment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal  poster.

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Advertised:16 Apr 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:03 May 2026 Central Daylight Time