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Student Technical Assistant Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Federal Work Study Student

Columbus, OH · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

... * Assist with data entry * Perform filing, photocopying, mass mailings and other related activities Minimum Qualifications: * Be enrolled as a student at Columbus Technical College * Completed a ...

Conduct initial assessments of customer-reported technical issues. * Perform basic troubleshooting and diagnosis for hardware and software problems. * Assist customers with loaner computer program ...

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What is a student technical assistant?

Student Technical Assistants are students employed by educational institutions or organizations to provide technical support and assistance. Their responsibilities often include helping with computer labs, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, maintaining equipment, and supporting faculty, staff, or other students with technology-related problems. These positions are typically part-time and offer valuable hands-on experience in information technology while allowing students to develop problem-solving and customer service skills.

What does a student technical assistant do?

As a Student Technical Assistant, you can expect to be involved in a variety of technical and administrative tasks such as providing IT support to staff and students, assisting with hardware or software troubleshooting, updating documentation, and supporting classroom technology setups. You may also work on specific projects like website maintenance, data entry, or helping with research tasks that require technical skills. Daily responsibilities often require flexibility and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members, offering a great opportunity to build hands-on experience while developing problem-solving and teamwork skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a student technical assistant?

To thrive as a Student Technical Assistant, you typically need foundational knowledge in computer science or IT, problem-solving abilities, and enrollment in a related academic program. Familiarity with operating systems, troubleshooting tools, and office productivity software is often required, and experience with help desk ticketing systems can be beneficial. Strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills help you effectively support end users and collaborate with staff. These skills are crucial for delivering efficient technical support and ensuring smooth operations in an academic or organizational environment.

What is the difference between Student Technical Assistant vs Student Lab Technician?

AspectStudent Technical AssistantStudent Lab Technician
Required CredentialsEnrolled student, basic technical skillsEnrolled student, relevant coursework or certifications
Work EnvironmentAcademic labs, classrooms, research facilitiesLaboratories, research centers, academic institutions
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, research institutionsUniversities, colleges, research labs
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

The main difference is that Student Technical Assistants typically support technical tasks across various departments, while Student Lab Technicians focus specifically on maintaining and operating laboratory equipment. Both roles require similar credentials and are found in academic settings, but their specific duties and work environments differ slightly.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Student Technical Assistant jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Student Technical Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Student Technical Assistant job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Assistant II - TLED Computer Centers (Hourly)

Painesville, OH • On-site

Austin Community College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees

$32K - $38K/yr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago


Austin Community College rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at12:00 A.M.on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date.

Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. - AR 4.0300.01

If you are a current Austin Community College employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.


As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

  • Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

  • Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

  • Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

  • Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

  • Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

  • Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

Assistant II - TLED Computer Centers (Hourly)

Job Description Summary:

To interact with current students in an open computer lab environment by responding to inquiries and technical support questions. Additionally, employees will facilitate the check out of available technology to students, and may lead (or assist with) training sessions for common ACC software and technologies. Employees will serve as stewards to the college in order to help ensure success for all students.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks

  • Assists students, faculty, and staff with technical issues in the Computer Center (students), or other designated student technical support areas on campus.

  • Promptly answers technical questions for students (including, but not limited to ACCMail, Blackboard, etc) and refers non-technical questions to the appropriate departments.

  • Appropriately identifies and coordinates second level requests when special access is required to resolve customer inquiries.

  • Adheres to Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) and other federal and state regulations regarding privacy.

  • Provides feedback on frequent support requests for training opportunities.

  • Communicates and coordinates with internal departments.

  • Will be responsible for checking out technology to students (computer center) or faculty and staff (media center) including but not limited to: iPads, calculators, webcams, etc.

  • Enters data, maintains files, records, logs, through use of tracking systems.

  • May serve as a technical resource for computer hardware and software.

Knowledge

  • Customer service principles and practices.

  • Technical support practices, standards, and protocols in regard supporting students, faculty, and staff, both in-person and virtually.

  • Computer applications including (but not limited to) Windows, Mac, Internet browsers, smart phones, tablets, and multimedia equipment.

Skills

  • Maintaining an established work schedule.

  • Effectively using listening skills.

  • Drafting effective written communications.

  • Multitasking using phone, chat, and email concurrently and dealing with high volume of student requests and interruptions.

  • Showing initiative and being able to quickly adapt to changes.

  • Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.

  • Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

  • Establishing and maintaining effective collegewide working relationships.

  • Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

Technology Skills

  • Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications.

  • Use a multi-line hard and/or soft phone.

  • Keyboarding skills with emphasis on speed and accuracy.

  • Able to navigate multiple operating systems and brows and able to cross reference across multiple databases and resource materials.

Other Preferred Technology Skills

  • Working knowledge of Google Mail

  • Working knowledge of Blackboard

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Docs

  • Working knowledge of tablets (iPads/Android)

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows

  • Working knowledge of Apple MacOS, iOS and iPadOS

  • Bilingual in English/Spanish

  • Working knowledge of any or all of the following college oriented areas: Admissions, Financial Aid, Cashier, Distance Learning, Registration, Adult Education, and Continuing Education, Early College Start, and Student Resources.

  • Experience with audio-visual technology and multimedia systems

Required Work Experience

  • Previous customer service experience.

Required Education

  • High School Diploma.

Preferred Education

  • Associate degree or higher.

Physical Requirements

  • Work is routinely performed in a standard office or similar environment.

  • Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.

  • Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.

Safety

  • Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Hours

Riverside Campus (1 Position) - Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Pay Rate

$24.10/hour

Up to 19 hours per week.

Number of Openings:

1

Job Posting Close Date:

September 14, 2026Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information.

For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr . You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ( CleryComplianceOfficer@austincc.edu ). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.


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