City University of New York is hiring : College Laboratory Technician - Library i

College Laboratory Technician - Library

GENERAL DUTIES

Provides technology and learning support in one or more library facilities.

Assists faculty and students in using course-related technologies

Assists students with common technology problems

Provides technical support for library faculty offering instruction and / or workshops, for multi-media resources centers, and internet laboratories

Maintains course-related and library-specific technologies and equipment

Performs other duties as assigned.

CONTRACT TITLE

College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, invites applications for a College Laboratory Technician (CLT) for the Ursula C. Schwerin Library. The Library Department is currently comprised of 11 full-time faculty members, a full-time administrative specialist, 1 CLT, 8 College Office Assistants, and several part-time faculty members and college assistants.

Reporting to the Web Services & Multimedia Librarian, the CLT will perform the following duties :

Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot special applications and systems in the library including :

Public facing computer workstations

Library service area workstations and equipment

ILLiad (interlibrary loan system)

CUNY integrated and intercampus library systems

Administer and maintain critical library systems such as the Linux-based web servers, Active Directory, and NAS backup server, and network access.

Develop open-source software and shell scripting in Windows and Linux-based environments to enhance library technology services.

Maintain detailed records, such as inventory records, systems and operations logs, and documentation of programming activities that support library operations.

Provide comprehensive technical support for public, classroom, lab, library screening room, study rooms, library staff hardware, and software.

Assist students and faculty in using library computers, equipment, and software assist faculty members with their technological needs in Library classes.

Supervise and assist in the interviewing, training, orientation, and evaluation of College Assistants.

Develop and enforce IT security procedures for library information technology, networks, and related devices, and maintain standards for safety and the proper use of equipment and tools.

Assist in implementing library technology contracts (including service contracts), monitoring compliance, evaluating performance, and making recommendations on renewals.

Contact and interact with vendors to acquire and implement software upgrades and equipment maintenance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with a minimum of four years related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement : an Associate degree may be substituted for two years' experience, and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years' experience.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

An associate or bachelors degree in computer systems or related field of study

Previous supervisory experience

Experience administering and supporting library information technology at higher education institutions

Ability to communicate technical information to end users

Experience with Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems in respect to roles such as Active Directory and Group policy

Scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Visual Basic, or Linux command-line scripting

Database knowledge, preferably MySQL

Knowledge of Brightspace, WordPress, Microsoft Office 365, and Adobe applications

COMPENSATION

$54,222 - $65,896. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09%, with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9 / 01 / 2025 and 3.5% effective 9 / 01 / 2026, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should submit a resume or CV and a cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of applications to begin on or after May 29, 2025.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting : Support Staff

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO / AA / Vet / Disability Employer.

Job ID

30275

Location

NYC College of Technology

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