What is a computer laboratory administrator and how to become one

Key steps to become a computer laboratory administrator

1. Explore computer laboratory administrator education requirements

   Most common computer laboratory administrator degrees

   Bachelor's

   62.6 %

   Associate

   17.4 %

   Master's

   9.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific computer laboratory administrator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Windows Server	17.74%
   Troubleshoot	15.58%
   PC	10.94%
   Linux	10.80%
   PowerPoint	8.01%

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3. Complete relevant computer laboratory administrator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New computer laboratory administrators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a computer laboratory administrator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real computer laboratory administrator resumes.

4. Research computer laboratory administrator duties and responsibilities

   • Design, install, configure and manage Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop environment.
   • Work with a group of students to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems in student computer labs
   • Added/Remove all software/hardware; provide internet TCP/IP proxy server address for internet usage to customers; upgrade internet security patches
   • Create solutions for document management systems using standard JavaScript code tightly integrate with SharePoint.

5. Apply for computer laboratory administrator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a computer laboratory administrator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams