Lab Assistant 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.

• 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.

• Associate’s 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.

• Cisco’s CCNA
• CompTIA’s Net+
• CompTIA’s Security+
• CompTIA’s Linux+
• Experience with automation tools (e.g. Terraform and Ansible)
• Container environments (e.g. Kubernetes and Docker)

• 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)
• Additional Perks Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
• Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too.

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