WSU STARS PROGRAM
Student Technology And Resource Specialists
These are students that work part time in the Technical Support Center to provide technology based services for students, faculty and staff of Winona State. There are approximately 100 students hired throughout the year as STARS. They will enjoy the benefits of on the job work experience that will make them more attractive to potential employers.
Who Can Apply
All students can apply. Students that qualify for Work Study can apply for Work Study positions, and for those that do not qualify for Work Study there are Student Help positions available. Students are hired from all disciplines with an emphasis on computer technology. You do not necessarily have to have experience in any of the areas to apply, but previous experience is helpful.
When Openings Occur
We use the Winona State Job Posting site https://w3.winona.edu/employment/student to notify students when openings occur.
STARS Teams
Once hired, STARS are assigned to one of the following teams:
Type of Work Students Do
Students are hired with different experience levels. Students that have good customer service skills can start at the front desk and if they desire to learn more about laptops, they can move to other teams in the STARS program. Students that want the experience of teaching can join the Laptop Learning Lab team for presenting workshops to the WSU students. Students that like hands on type work can join the wiring team. There are also advanced positions that work with the network administrators or programmers.
Work Hours
Students work during normal business hours around their class schedule. When working around classes, a two hour minimum is required. Most students work 15-20 hours a week. Some of the work areas require a minimum of 15 hours a week. During the summer, some students have the option of working full-time.
More information is available to faculty, staff and current students on the MyWSU Portal.
Last Modified: Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:54
