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University of Central Missouri (UCM)

Student Employee - VR Research & Systems Specialist - Fall 2026

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Warrensburg, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Systems Administrator manages the day-to-day operations of an organization's computer networks, including the systems that connect computers and other technology to each other and to outside networks. Installs, organizes, and supports the hardware and software of these systems.

$83,713 / year median in Missouri

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Job Description

Under faculty supervision, the Virtual Reality Lab Assistant supports the department's VR equipment and faculty and student research. The student will set up and test systems, assist users, troubleshoot routine problems, organize the lab, and prepare documentation and training materials. All work must remain within the assigned training, access, and authorization.

Duties Include:

Set up, configure, and test VIVE hardware, SightLab, Vizard, and related VR systems for approved research, development, demonstrations, and training. Support faculty and student researchers in preparing, configuring, running, and testing VR projects. Complete required calibration, verification, and pre-use checks. Troubleshoot routine problems with hardware, software, tracking, eye-tracking, controllers, peripherals, connectivity, configuration, and system operation. Record technical problems, troubleshooting steps, approved changes, solutions, and unresolved issues. Report issues beyond assigned training, access, or authorization to the supervising faculty member.

Education:

Ability to follow technical, laboratory, research, information security, and documentation procedures after training. Ability to use established troubleshooting steps after training, keep accurate records, clearly report work status and technical problems, and refer issues beyond assigned procedures, access, or authorization to faculty. Ability to complete assigned tasks after training, ask faculty for clarification when needed, and follow lab procedures and authorization limits. Current UCM student eligible for UCM student employment and awarded Federal Work-Study.

Experience:

Coursework, experience, or enrollment in psychology, neuroscience, computing, digital media, technology, or another field related to the work. Experience with VR or XR systems, computer hardware or software, research labs, or similar technical work. Experience with VIVE, SightLab, or Vizard is helpful but not required.

Working Days and Hours:

6.5 hours a week; work schedule must fit student's schedule.