Personal Information:

First Name:
Last Name:
Full Email Address:
Birthday:
Year of Graduation:
Local Address:
Local Phone:
Cell Phone:
Permanent Address:
Permanent Phone:

Housing Information:

After working for us for a semester, would you be interested in being placed in assigned housing to support students in that area? This housing is not free or discounted, but you will not have to participate in the housing lottery.

Yes No

Academic Background:

Major:
Advisor:
Grade Point Average:
(GPA must be at least a 2.5 with
no outstanding incompletes)

Other Commitments:

List the time commitments that you anticipate for the upcoming academic year (e.g., activities, standardized tests, senior thesis, internships, applying to graduate school, leadership responsibilities, team sports, etc...)

Activity Time commitment

Experience Using Computers:

The position of an ACE requires experience with software products and support as well as technical support. We do not expect that our applicants will come in with previous knowledge of everything that we support, however we are looking for applicants who are confident working with computers, excited and motivated to learn more, and have patience. All ACEs will participate in a thorough training program. Check the box which best describes how competent you think you are in using the following programs:

Have you ever created a web page? No Yes
If so, what is its URL?
(if you have created multiple pages, you can enter them separated by a comma, including "http://" before each)
What programs have you used to create web pages?
Have you ever used FTP? No Yes
If so, what is your favorite FTP client?
Have you ever used SSH? No Yes
Which operating system are you most comfortable with?
Have you ever configured a wireless router? No Yes
Have you ever opened up a desktop computer? No Yes
If so, why?
Have you ever installed hardware in a computer? No Yes
If so, what?
If you have previously worked for AT, please check the position you hold/held: Help Desk Assistant
Academic Computing Expert

Paper Materials

There are three components to this application which cannot be completed online. In order to make it easier for us to process these paper materials, we have made cover forms for you to attach to them below. Please read the instructions for each section carefully.

Essays and Resume

In selecting Academic Computing Experts it is our goal to form a staff of students who think on their feet and work cooperatively as well as independently. Use the following essays to display your confidence in computers, your ability to troubleshoot problems, and your communication skills. You must answer both questions and limit each answer to 250 words.

  1. Think of a past problem that you had using a computer, or a time you helped someone else with a computer problem. Describe the steps that you took to resolve the problem. Be specific and detailed.
  2. What work, volunteer, or other related experience have you had that would make you a good ACE? Explain.

Print out these essays and submit them in paper form. Also attach a copy of your resume to your essays and submit them all together along with the Essay and Resume Cover Form. If you need assistance in writing your resume, The Office of Career Development, located in 11 Milbank Hall (x4-2033), is available to help you.

References & Recommendations:

Please provide two references that could recommend you as a strong applicant to our program. (You will only need one recommendation.)

Reference #1
Name
Relationship
Title
Phone Number
Email
Reference #2
Name
Relationship
Title
Phone Number
Email

Please submit one recommendation from one of the references you named above. Please have the recommender answer the questions on this Recommendation Form (on the form on a separate sheet attached to the form). Recommendations should be sent in signed and sealed envelopes via campus mail or US Mail to:

Nikole Williams
c/o Residential Computing Program
3009 Broadway
New York, NY 10027

If your recommender needs more time, please contact Nikole Williams and ask for an extension.