How to hire a student information technician

How to hire a student information technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step student information technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a student information technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new student information technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the student information technician you need to hire. Certain student information technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a student information technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a student information technician that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of student information technicians.

   Type of Student Information Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Student Information Technician	Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called computer network support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization... Show more	$9-25
   Technician Support Tier	A technician support tier focuses on providing technical support to clients or employees within a company. Typically working in a team setting, a technician support tier addresses technical problems and troubleshoots to identify the root of the issues and perform necessary corrective measures or repairs... Show more	$18-37
   Administrative Technical Support	Administrative technical support maintains every technical set-up used in a company. Their primary responsibility is to inspect a company's systems, evaluate for issues, and repair any problems immediately... Show more	$13-36

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GPA
   • Data Entry
   • Java
   • SharePoint
   • Python
   • Technical Support
   • SQL Server
   • Linux
   • HTML
   • JavaScript
   • Troubleshoot
   • Computer System
   • Mac
   • Hardware Installation

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage backups, replications and disaster recovery plans of company mission critical servers and database files to ensure redundancy.
   • Design frontend of application by using combination of HTML, CSS, and dot.net.
   • Set up new computers; install OS, anti-virus, Microsoft office, etc.
   • Create outputs for user define inputs including amounts, interest rates, and repayment periods in CSS.
   • Develop a website and user interface in using Javascript to access eligible information for each student and professor.
   • Test, troubleshoot and resolve software problems under all support operating environments and browsers to produce error free programs.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your student information technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A student information technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, student information technicians' average salary in oklahoma is 43% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level student information technicians earn 62% less than senior-level student information technicians.
   • Certifications. A student information technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a student information technician's salary.

   Average student information technician salary

   $16.02hourly

   $33,327 yearly

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   Entry-level student information technician salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

4. Writing a student information technician job description

   A student information technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a student information technician job description:

   Student information technician job description example

   Matillion is a Unicorn Class Tech Company with a passion for making a dent in the Universe bigger than us by making the world's data useful, for everyone.
   
   How do we do this? By creating a low code/no code platform in the cloud to transform data into useful insights that have seen our customers transform their businesses across the globe. We partner with key players such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Snowflake and Databricks, and continue to innovate within the cloud and data space at pace.
   
   Early Careers at Matillion are the most important aspect to us being able to keep thriving globally in our space, where you will get the opportunity to work on real-world products and initiatives, to keep our Matillionised boat going faster as part of #TeamGreen!
   
   We not only offer a fully immersive role, but you'll have full spectrum support from Day 1, going through a week-long Onboarding academy, into a 90-day ramping period, and a flexible development programme created with you to take you through your time with us based on what interests YOU, not us.
   
   We fully immerse ourselves in your career, in the hope that you will want to stay with us on our inspiring journey beyond your degree.We were also born out of Manchesters' thriving tech scene, and are leading the pack in creating an innovative and caring workplace for all our employees as we are not only working within our values, but we LIVE them. Find out more about the values and our journey to where we are today here.
   
   We are now looking for a Placement Student - IT Security Analyst to join #TeamGreen in the UK. The role can be based from our Manchester-HQ, or remotely across the UK.
   
   The Student Security Analyst works as part of the IT and Security team, running and managing technical and non-technical projects. They will assist across Security Strategy, Governance, Risk, Compliance and IT security to help mature IT security across the organisation.
   What you will be doing;
   Specifying IT & Security ProjectsLearn about Security and privacy within the content of a cloud native organisation Understand the requirements placed upon us by customer or legislation With input from the CISO and wider Security team, determine process and project improvements that could increase security maturity.
   Running IT & Security ProjectsRun Security proof of concept projects and workflows with technical and non-technical teams across MatillionAssist with IT issues and projects across a cloud native organisation Make decisions, with CISO and InfoSec guidance on projects to ensure that the desired outcomes are reached Report progress and blockers at regular stand-ups
   Reporting IT & Security OutcomesReport progress to the CISO or InfoSec Team during projects Prepare presentations for each project detailing outcomes, lessons learned and recommendations Understand how Risk and Compliance drive security programmes
   Technical / Function Skills - EssentialAbility to understand and learn about concepts related to Governance, Risk and ComplianceWilling to learn about Security concepts such as NIST/CIS20/NCSC10/MITREBasic understanding of privacy regulation; DPA2-18/GDPRBasic understanding of Security technologies Basic understanding of RiskBasic understanding of modern Cloud offerings and the advantages of the CloudWilling to take initiative and be hands-on Passion for learning
   Personal Capabilities Required, e.g. skills, attitude, strengths Diligent - Giving constant attention to all projects without losing track Time Management - You will often be running multiple projects in parallel with different teams of across the business Self-motivated - Faced with competing priorities and a backlog of work created by others you'll be motivated to keep on top of it all
   To apply, make sure you answer all the questions on the application form.
   And, we want to know why this role, and why Matillion? This can be included in the essential application form questions, or as a covering letter, but make sure it's there!
   
   All applications will be reviewed and responded to on or by the 12th of November.
   
   #LI-LNS1
   #LI-Remote
   
   Find out more about Matillion and our core company values.
   
   Our Benefits
   - A culture that promotes work life balance
   - Access to mental health support
   - 25 days holiday
   - 5 days paid volunteering leave
   - Pension
   - Career development with monthly hackdays, access to a Udemy account, Blinkist
   & much more!
   
   Matillion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our team. Matillion prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, Matillion does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right student information technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with student information technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit student information technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your student information technician job on Zippia to find and attract quality student information technician candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit student information technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a student information technician applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new student information technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the student information technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new student information technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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