Network Assistant

Bucknell University•East Buffalo Township, PA

19d•$13 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

Network Assistants are utilized in conjunction with Bucknell's Network Engineers to advance the University's efforts towards employing a stable, up-to-date, and well maintained wireless and wired campus network. Network Assistants can expect to participate in the mapping, installation, configuration, and testing of wireless access points in many of the buildings on campus. Network Assistants can also expect to participate in the deployment of more current switching equipment in these areas to support the wireless, and wired network. This is a 3 month position ( (May 2026 through August 2026), 30-35 hours a week, non-exempt (hourly), non-benefits eligible position based in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Standing for prolonged periods of time
Able to move 25 pounds
Exposure to dust
Exposure to networking closets without proper cooling

Nice To Haves

Basic troubleshooting skills
Basic understand of wireless networks
Basic understanding of home networks

Responsibilities

Activate, move and deactivate copper network connections across campus.
Deploy and run copper and fiber cables in data center and network closets across campus.
Configure, install, and upgrade wireless access points.
Configure, install, and upgrade network switches.
Assist Faulty, Staff and students with network connectivity issues.
Basic wired and wireless network troubleshooting.
Troubleshoot wireless access points, network switches, zoom phones and other devices across campus.
Create and update network documentation.
Clean and remove configurations from equipment to be decommissioned.

Benefits

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to): Flexible scheduling options determined by role; Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves.
Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children.
Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

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