Senior Technical Services Specialist - Per diem

Drexel University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 3,444,000 - 5,510,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition for employee and dependen

Remote and flexible work options for a

Participation in Drexel's Benefits Bro

Job summary

Drexel University is seeking a Part-Time per diem Senior Technical Services Specialist to support the Ophthalmic Repair Department and the Department of Technology Services. The role involves installation, maintenance, repair, and transportation of ophthalmic and related equipment, with responsibilities also including training of new staff.

Key duties include repairing optical equipment, coordinating orders with vendors, mentoring technicians, designing and fabricating equipment, and maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience in design, engineering, and fabrication of optical equipment.
• Ability to lift and move large pieces of equipment safely.
• Experience negotiating equipment purchases and managing inventory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair ophthalmic equipment and instruments.
• Coordinate equipment orders, pricing, receiving, and distribution with vendors.
• Mentor repair technicians and assist in parts ordering and inventory control.
• Design, engineer, and fabricate optical equipment and accessories as needed.
• Calibrate and repair a wide range of ophthalmic instruments across sites.
• Manage inventory and movement of equipment between campus and satellites.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Supervisory experience

Inventory control

Equipment procurement

Optical equipment design

OSHA familiarity

Physical capability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical School training

Job description

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a comprehensive, global, R1-level research institution with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs . Drexel was founded in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Today, we continue to prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change. Learn more about Drexel and our shared values .

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. Drexel also participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. For more information on our extensive benefit offerings, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure .

Job Summary

The Senior Technical Services Specialist (per diem) provides technical and administrative support to the Ophthalmic Repair Department and the Department of Technology Services This includes the installation, maintenance, operation, repair, and transportation of related equipment. The specialist also performs all functions related to the demonstration, sale, and maintenance of student medical equipment. This position is for training the new staff member.

• Key responsibilities include:
  
  • Maintain and repair Optometric equipment
  • Tracking student equipment orders and coordinating with vendors for pricing, receiving, and distribution.
  • Working with the Senior EHR Analyst and the Finance department tracking student orders, sales, and sales tax.
  • Mentoring repair technicians and assisting the Senior EHR Analyst with ordering parts, tools, and materials, including inventory control.
  • Designing, engineering, and fabricating optical equipment, instruments, aids, and accessories.
  • Coordinating the loaner instrument program and assisting in the sale and disposal of obsolete equipment.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with faculty to confirm required equipment.
• Order equipment for students in the OD & PA programs.
• Coordinate equipment distribution to students.
• Respond to student inquiries about their equipment.
• Manage equipment warranties, which involves contacting manufacturers and sending back broken or repairable items.
• Design, engineer, and fabricate optical equipment, instruments, low vision aids, teaching aids, research/development equipment, and computer accessories as needed.
• Repair, adjust, and clean optics.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and mechanically and electrically repair a wide variety of ophthalmic instruments, including both modern and obsolete models, such as keratometers, refractors, biomicroscopes, lensometers, acuity projectors, perimeters, radiuscopes, examination chairs and stands, indirect ophthalmoscopes, and microscopes.
• Maintain and operate all ophthalmic and audiovisual equipment at the University and satellite sites.
• Assist with supporting the University's automated ophthalmic equipment at EP, TEI, and remote Drexel satellite clinics.
• Assist with supporting audiovisual equipment in lab and classroom environments as required.
• Assist with the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and repair of biomedical equipment, including M&S charts and other exam room and lab-specific equipment.
• Supervise and mentor ophthalmic technicians and students on machinery techniques, instrument maintenance procedures, room layouts, mirror system layouts, and low vision lens drilling.
• Work with the Senior EHR Analyst to contact vendors for pricing and availability of parts, bulbs, metals, woods, plastics, tools, and machine tools, and place orders. Solicit vendors for low bids on new ophthalmic equipment.
• Dispose of obsolete equipment.
• Coordinate the loaner instrument program with Drexel and instrument manufacturer's representatives and distribute equipment as necessary.
• Work with the Senior EHR Analyst to control the inventory of stock parts and instrument bulbs in the repair section, as well as stock of metals, plastic, nuts, bolts, and other supplies in the instrument shop.
• Manage inventory of equipment and its movement between satellite sites and the main campus and maintain inventory control for the business office.
• Work with the Senior EHR Analyst to manage departmental chargebacks for parts, bulbs, instrument covers, and materials used for equipment repair and project fabrication.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Vocational or Technical School in or High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of No minimum experience required - They will work with the current Senior Technical Services Specialist.
• Experience in design, engineering, and fabrication of optical and related equipment and instruments.
• Basic computer troubleshooting skills
• Supervisory experience and ability.
• Experience negotiating the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Experience in inventory control.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to represent the college professionally.
• Ability to lift and move large pieces of equipment safely.

Physical Demands

• Typically standing, walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time per diem position classified as Non-Exempt.The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, departmentbudget, and an internal equity review.

Advertised: Sep 25 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 31 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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