- The Division of Information Technology hires new Student Consultants during the spring semester for positions beginning the following fall semester.
- As a successful candidate you must be a matriculated student at Stony Brook University. In addition, you must attend one information session prior to being interviewed.
- Promotional opportunities are available, such as: teaching workshops, developing documentation, managing site schedules, supporting hardware and other mentoring opportunities.

The best candidate for the job is someone who:

• Communicates problem solutions clearly and accurately
• Motivated to learn new technologies
• Enjoys sharing their knowledge & is willing to show others how use our technology effectively
• Is patient and willing to answer the less challenging questions over and over again
• Has customer service skills
• Must be willing to work a minimum of 10/12 hours every week (required); Maximum of 20 hours per week
• Shift hours available 12am – 12am on weekdays and from 10:00am - 11:00pm on weekends. Shift schedules are flexible however, we cannot guarantee specific shifts.  
• Must be eligible to work in the US
• Must be a matriculated SBU student
• Must be able to attend a 2-day mandatory training session known as BOOTCAMP in August 23 & 24
   

What are the benefits of being a consultant?

• Hands-on experience with SBU computing systems & a variety of apps, while building your own computer and professional skills
• Attend training sessions to assist you in building a knowledge base with computers & customer service skills
• You will have the opportunity to discover how much you already know; expand your knowledge; develop expertise in communicating this knowledge by teaching others in the SBU community

How can you better prepare yourself for the job?

• Become familiar with all of SBU Google Apps for Educations
• Learn how to use your MySBfiles storage
• Practice navigating the Internet using different Web browsers (i.e. Internet Explorer/Safari/Chrome, etc...)
• Visit the SINC sites
• Use Windows and Macintoshes PCs
• Try using the Virtual SINC Site
• Try using Print From Anywhere
• Go to any SINC Site and speak with Student Consultants to learn first-hand about the work that they do

To learn more about Info-session dates/times and how to apply go to:  Career Center - Handshake Job #   1351110

To learn more about the TLT Consultant position go to the DoIT Student Employment page.