James Jones Jr
Associate Director of IT Services,
Engineering Computer Center
Adjunct Faculty,
Multidisciplinary Graduate Engineering Programs
Contact
- james@coe.northeastern.edu
- 360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Office
- 274 Snell Engineering
- 617.373.5869
About
James E. Jones is the Associate Director of IT Services at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering, bringing over 15 years of expertise in Unix/Linux systems, scripting, and database management. In his current role, James oversees the Engineering Computer Center, supporting students, faculty, and staff with advanced technology solutions. His work includes developing virtual lab environments, maintaining computational resources for research, and managing key network services like LDAP and DNS. With a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern and proficiency in languages like Python and SQL, James is a dedicated innovator in educational and research technology infrastructure.
Honors & Awards

Jan 30, 2025
Faculty and Staff Awards 2025
Faculty and staff were recognized at the 27th Annual College of Engineering Faculty and Staff Awards for their exceptional service and dedication in support of students, the COE community, and the university during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Sep 10, 2020
Faculty and Staff Awards 2020
Congratulations to all the winners of the faculty and staff awards, and to everyone for their hard work and dedication during the 2019-2020 academic school year.