1. Academic Support & Student Guidance
- Assist faculty members in planning, setting up, and executing weekly lab experiments and practical exams.
- Guide students during lab hours to troubleshoot programming errors (e.g., in C, C++, Java, Python, Data Structures) and software configurations.
- Maintain records of student attendance, lab journals, continuous evaluation marks, and assignment submissions.
- Conduct remedial or doubt-solving lab sessions for students needing extra technical support.
2. Lab Management & Maintenance
- Oversee the daily upkeep, cleanliness, and security of the assigned computer laboratories.
- Install, configure, and update required software applications, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and development tools.
- Troubleshoot basic hardware, software, and local networking issues, escalating complex problems to the central IT support team.
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all lab assets, including desktop PCs, servers, peripherals, and software licenses.
3. Examination & Event Coordination
- Prepare the lab environment for internal assessments, university practical examinations, and external hacking competitions or workshops.
- Act as an invigilator/proctor during practical exams to ensure academic integrity.
- Assist in organizing department-level technical events, faculty development programs (FDPs), or student hackathons.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: B.E. / B.Tech / BCA / MCA / B.Sc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Strong foundational knowledge in programming languages like Python, Java, C, and C++.
- Familiarity with database systems (SQL) and web development technologies.
- Hands-on experience with both Windows and Linux/Ubuntu operating environments.
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (LAN configuration, IP addressing).
- Soft Skills:
- Strong patience and communication skills to effectively explain technical concepts to students.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities to debug code quickly under time constraints.
- Strong organizational skills for maintaining academic records and system inventories.
Preferred Experience
- 1 to 3 years of experience as a Lab Instructor, Technical Assistant, or Systems Administrator in a higher education institution or a training institute.
- Freshers with strong programming skills and an academic background are often considered.
