Lab Assistant School of IT

Position: Lab Assistant for School of IT
Ivy Tech Bloomington campus is searching for a full time lab assistant that will provide support the School of Information Technology programs through laboratory assistance, lab and classroom equipment maintenance, inventory control, general network and server administration as well as the development of program and lab instruction materials for faculty and students.

This is an hourly position that pays $40,000/yr.

Interested applicants should apply by Sept 23, 2026.Interested applicants should attach supporting documentation of the minimum qualifications listed below to the application.

Major Responsibilities:

Provide helpdesk support to all labs/classrooms in the School of IT’s computer labs and classrooms.

Keep laboratories safe, clean, and organized and ensure equipment is in operation condition for labs.

Configure network and lab equipment including but not limited to computers, routers, switches, wireless access points, networked printers, and digital signage.

Perform basic server and account administration.

Perform inventory management of classroom and lab equipment, tools, test equipment for locally and grant funded assets.

Assist Department Chairs in directing the activity of  work study  students and intern students making themselves available to answer questions and administer assistance as needed.

Participate in community service, service learning, and civic engagement projects and activities as deemed appropriate by supervisor and local leadership.

All other duties as assigned, consistent with commonly accepted practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in an IT field or a combination of education and professional work experience of 2 years or more is required for the position.

Computer proficiency in hardware/software support, computer networking, and server administration is a must.

Self-motivation, documentation, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.

CompTIA’s A+ certification is required.

Experience in virtualization utilizing Hyper-V and/or Prox Mox or other virtualization software solutions is a requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additionally preferred, but not required, skills and industry certifications include Cisco’s CCNA, CompTIA’s Net+, Security+, Linux+, experience with automation tools (e.g. Terraform and Ansible) and container environments (e.g. Kubernetes and Docker).Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

Flexible work arrangements where available

Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
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