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Student Computing Services (SCS) hires students to be trained as computer lab student assistance. Those interested should fill out applications which are available in the SCS office, located at 106C Calkins Hall, at the rear of the Calkins computer lab.

SAs work a minimum of 12 hours per week. Hours are available between 8 A.M. and midnight, 7 days a week.

Working as a Computer Lab Student Assistant is a unique experience that involves:

        cyan_hollow_arrow Learning about computer hardware, software and operating systems
        Problem solving
        Customer Service

At Student Computing Services we pride ourselves on the following:

        cyan_hollow_arrow Encouraging students to use the equipment and technical resources provided by Hofstra.
        We are the second largest employer of student at Hofstra.
        We are a community. We teach, train and support each other.

SCS Student assistants, (SAs) are responsible for the operation and security of Hofstra's two open access labs (Hammer, Calkins), the computer repair center, the residential computing office as well as providing general computer support for students.

The basic requirements are:

        cyan_hollow_arrow Excellent interpersonal communications skill
        Ability to learn quickly
        Desire to learn more about computers
      Enthusiasm to face new challenges
        A working knowledge of computers and/or one or more of Hofstra's computer systems is a plus.