Student Network Technician at Oakland University

Oakland University; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a Student Network Engineer to support network and telephone help-desk tasks. You will gain hands-on experience under full-time staff in University Technology Services, working across Unix, Mac, Windows environments and Cisco IOS systems.

The role emphasizes learning networking fundamentals, performing switch configurations, and assisting in network projects while moving between campus buildings.

Qualifications

• General understanding of information technology required.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle 2nd tier network and phone help-desk tickets.
• Troubleshoot network issues and assist in projects as assigned by University staff.
• Activate data ports and perform switch configuration; monitor network performance.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Tools

UNIX

Mac OS

Windows

Cisco IOS

Job description

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Are you interested in a career working with networking technologies? Are you simply curious about how networking works? Do you just have a passing interest in technology and just want to make a bunch of money whilehanging out with a "cool" group of people? If so, then our Student Network Engineer will be a good fit for you. As a Student Network Engineer, you will have the opportunity to learn networking from full-time employees and more experienced student employees in a collaborative and engaging environment.

This position will be under the direction of full time staff in the University Technology Services Department. The Student Network Engineer will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the network technology field. The Student Network Engineer will be performing 2nd tier network and telephone help-desk tickets, troubleshooting issues, activating data ports, performing switch configuration, monitoring network performance using network diagnostic tools. Use Unix, Mac, Windows software, and CISCO IOS systems to complete day-to-day tasks. Resolve network issues and participate in other network technology projects as assigned by University Staff.

A general understanding of information technology is required. Knowledge of networking fundamentals is preferred.

This position may involve lifting up to 50 lbs on occasion for equipment installations and maintenance. Ability to move between buildings to perform networking functions. Operation of department vehicles may also be required.

Preferred School Years - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior

We plan to begin interviewing in December 2026. Employment would begin January 2027