Stanford University Residential Computing

A department of Academic Computing, Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources

About Residential Computing: Jobs: Resident Computer Consultant: Job Qualifications

The applicant should have interpersonal skills as well as some basic technical skills. Read below to find out more about these qualifications.


Interpersonal Skills

The interpersonal skills we look for include:

  • The willingness to learn and apply new knowledge and techniques.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience helping and teaching others.
  • Experience organizing projects and working on a team.
  • Demonstrated interest in contributing to life in the residences.


Technical Skills

The technical skills we look for include:

  • Familiarity with Macintosh and/or Windows applications, including word processors and graphics programs
  • Familiarity with computing resources on campus as well as internet resources such as email and the web.
  • Experience consulting, teaching or tutoring.

The Undergraduate applicant MUST have taken CS196 - Computer Consulting or plan to take it by the end of Spring quarter before the year of appointment

The CS196 requirement may be waived by:

  • Submitting a waiver request for the CS196 requirement by filling out an assessment form (only available on the first day of CS196 class each quarter it is offered).
  • Having formal consulting, teaching, or tutoring experience in a university environment within the last academic year. Relevant business or work experience will also be considered. Contact the RCC Manager for if you wish to be considered.


Other Requirements

Including the general Student Computing student staff requirements, you must fulfill the following requirements during the year you are an RCC:

  • Live where you work for all three quarters. Undergraduate students must have a "guaranteed" year of housing and graduate students, must have a "priority" year of housing.
  • Must be registered for all three quarters of the academic year.
  • Must have 8 weekly hours available of University employment eligibility.
  • Must list a phone number in the RCC directory and have some type of message service (voicemail, answering machine, etc.).

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Send an email to hiring@stucomp.stanford.edu.