STARS

STARS Stands for 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. These STARS are assigned to teams throughout the IT department. 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. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Who Can Apply

Students from all disciplines are encouraged to 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.

How Do You Apply?

Fill out the online application below:

• IT Student Worker Job Application

STARS Teams

Once hired, STARS are assigned to one of the following teams:

• Front Desk STARS Team
• Laptop Support STARS Team
• Hardware Technicians STARS Team
• e-Warrior Digital Learning Center STARS Team
• Onsite Support STARS Team
• Network Support STARS Team
• Phone Support STARS Team
• DLC Support STARS Team
• Lab Support STARS Team
• Media Printing STARS Team
• Programming STARS Team
• Web Edit STARS Team
• Wiring STARS Team

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 DLC STARS team DLC STARS 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.

On The WSU Website

• www.winona.edu/IT/Stars.asp
  • In the top right of the page click on STARS Application-Online