Student Employment
IT looks for enthusiastic and customer-focused students who have some interest in working with technology. IT positions are great on-campus jobs for students of all majors and varied technical skill capabilities. We regularly have openings for student positions in a variety of areas. New student employees are provided with training on various university systems, ticket processing, customer service methodologies, and troubleshooting processes in preparation for their first shifts.
How To Apply
We no longer use the Career Center’s Handshake system to post open positions and job descriptions. To make it easier to secure a position in the IT staff on campus, we have changed the job application process. Here are some of the ways you can secure your job in the IT department at Valparaiso University!
Freshmen Focus Fair
For new students just joining the Valparaiso University community, the FOCUS fair is the absolute best place to secure your new position in the IT department.
For more information about FOCUS, click here!
Apply with this link
To make the job application process easier on campus, we have moved away from Handshake and relocated student employment on our own Google site. Here you can apply for all the different positions on campus, including but not limited to the IT department, Food Service, Athletics and more!
To get started and find out more, click here! To get started with an applicaiton, just click “Online Application” in the navigation bar.
IT Positions
In the Valparaiso University IT department there are multiple different positions available for you to find your absolute best fit. Here is some information about some of the different positions available and a summary of the job description.
About the Position
Help Desk Consultants are the first level of support for any information technology-related requests and issues that our campus community may face. This means that when students, faculty, and/or staff have a problem with or question related to an IT service, they will reach out to the Help Desk for assistance. The Help Desk Consultant is responsible for providing a positive customer service experience and first-level technical support to campus community members over the phone, in person and through an online ticketing system.
About the Position
Technical Support Consultants are the second level of support for any information technology-related requests and issues that our campus community may face. The Technical Support Consultants are responsible for providing a positive customer service experience and technical support to campus community members over the phone, in person and through an online ticketing system. In this role, students may be asked to provide installation and support services for campus computers, printers, scanners, mobile devices, audio-visual technology, network connections and software applications. Technology can be located in offices, classrooms, computer labs, residence hall rooms, and other locations throughout the University.
About the Position
The IT Projects Intern is responsible for the oversight of projects for the Office of Information Technology for the duration of summer. This position will work closely with several members of the IT staff as well as other Valparaiso University staff to complete a variety of projects. They will be responsible for managing the completion of projects and communicating with important parties throughout the process. Projects for 2024 will include but are not limited to: Focus presentations, office moves, file and data transfer, asset inventory, and testing and deploying new processes.
Curious about what our interns love most about their experience? Here’s what they have to say!
“My boss. She is very understanding, compassionate, and funny. It’s a good work environment.” – Jayden Jude ’26
“The community and my coworkers are really nice to work with.” – Timmy Benz ’25