11/19/25 - With Career Connect down during the transition to Workday, we are currently accepting applications by email submission for our CAD Operations IT Lab Assistant position. The description is at the bottom of this page.
Any positions will begin January 12, 2026 at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Please make sure your SEO Eligibility Card is up to date and you’ve completed your I-9 applications.
Download the attached PDF and follow the directions ON THIS PAGE for manually submitting your work availability and any other documents (resumé, etc.) if you are applying for a position with CADTech.
IF YOU ARE A BRAND NEW APPLICANT FOR A CADTECH POSITION
If you have not applied through RIT’s Career Connect and are applying directly to us by email, follow the directions listed below for the work availability form and ALSO include the following with your email:
a resumé
short cover letter
Please include your last name on those filenames as well (EX: Smith_SPRING2026_resume.pdf and Smith_SPRING2026_coverletter.pdf)
If someone referred you to this job, please include their name in your email/cover letter.
IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR A CADTECH JOB THROUGH CAREER CONNECT:
Please use this form to submit your available work schedule for the upcoming semester that you are applying for and follow the submission directions below. If you applied for the most recently listed job in Career Connect, then we have your resumé and other submitted documents, no need to resend those unless we contact you directly.
Make sure you add your last name to the PDF file name before you submit it. (ex: SMITH_Spring2026_WorkAvailability.pdf)
WORK AVAILABILITY FORM DIRECTIONS:
1) Download the form to your computer.
2) Fill out the form using Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat Pro.
3) Make sure you update the following:
Update the Semester at the top left of the page (ex: Spring 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2026, etc.)
Your Full Name and Number of hours you’d like to work (we’ll work to get as close as we can with given availability.)
Any notes in the notes section about your availability
Expected Quarter of Graduation at the bottom of the form
Click on each hours box to turn it green to indicate that you are available during that hour.
(ex: Clicking on the 12:00pm box on Monday means you are available to work from 12-1pm on Mondays)
4) PLEASE make sure you only indicate hours you are WILLING AND AVAILABLE to work!!
We are currently scheduling during the following hours ONLY:
Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 10pm
Friday: 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 3pm
We are also asking that everyone indicates at least one morning or Saturday shift of availability. You may not be scheduled for it, but it helps ensure that no one person has to work every single morning shift.
5) Save the PDF with your LASTNAME appended to the file name! (ex: SMITH_Spring2026_WorkAvailability.pdf)
6) Email the PDF to mgrscad@rit.edu, mcncad@rit.edu, and esl6835@rit.edu with the subject line:
(Yourlastname) (the semester) Work Availability (EX: Smith Spring2026 Work Availabilty )
You can also include any notes in your email, but we highly suggest that you include them directly in the notes area on the PDF as well.
If someone referred you to this job, please include their name in your email/cover letter.
JOB DESCRIPTION: CAD OPERATIONS IT LAB ASSISTANT
Position Summary:
Provide Tier-0 (first responder) support for state-of-the-art computer environments for diverse academic and research labs within the College of Art and Design.
Wage: Starts at $16.00/hour
Essential Functions:
Responsible for maintaining operational status of computer lab and related facilities within the College of Art and Design.
Support tasks include management of printers/print queues, output devices, cage equipment, general maintenance, basic physical and IT troubleshooting and problem-solving, and customer service for students/staff/faculty.
Work with students, faculty, and staff.
Operate/maintain printers, print queues, maintain equipment/checkout cage.
Maintain appearance of lab facilities.Facilities supported cover all 5 floors of the CAD building as well as select labs in the MAGIC Center.
Walking/lifting is required, but elevators are available for all floors.
Non-Essential Functions: Other duties as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud software, Microsoft Office Suite Products.
Basic computer troubleshooting skill and general problem-solving skills.
Ability to think independently.
Good interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with students, faculty, staff, and coworkers.
Good communication skills as must.
SKILLS PREFERRED:
Previous customer service experience a plus.
Familiarity with output devices, image capture devices, scanners, and other peripherals..
Ability to independently conduct lab operations and tasks with minimal supervision.
Higher level computer/IT experience.
We are looking for self-motivated, self-directed students who are interested in excelling in a challenging, ever-changing environment. Must be willing and able to learn new skills and troubleshoot and use available resources to solve problems on the fly.
Work Period: Academic Year
Hours Per Week: 8-20
Duration: Potentially as long as until applicant graduates.
On Campus: Yes
Class Level:
1st Year Freshmen, 2nd Year Sophomore, 3rd Year Junior, 4th Year Junior/Senior, 5th Year Senior, 6th Year Masters
Desired Skills
Self-directed Learning
strong interpersonal and communication skills
Highly self-motivated
Customer Service
Self-Directed
Troubleshooting
Motivated self-starter
Desired Major(s):
Golisano Col Comp&Info Science, College of Art and Design, Interdisciplinary Studies
Required Work Schedule:
Applicants should be willing/able to work at least one morning/opening shift or at least one weekend shift for the entire semester. We generally create a schedule at the beginning of of the semester that will be set through the end of the semester.
Requested Documents for Application:
Please submit a resumé and work availability (times when you are willing and able to work each week for the semester) via the PDF at the link below. Instructions for schedule submission are also on the page below.