Technology Support Specialist

Job Level
Entry-level position
Job Category
Specialist / Associate
Sector
  • Information Technology
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Support / Help desk

The Technology Support Specialist is responsible for supporting the School’s primarily Mac environment with some Windows, as it relates to faculty, staff, students and (occasionally) parents of students.   The Technology Support Specialist responds to help desk requests and works with outside vendors to maintain the network infrastructure using technical skills and maximizing the use of existing resources.
 

Job Summary: This position will include but is not limited to:

  • Support configuration, administration, and troubleshooting Macintosh OS X, Apple iOS, and Microsoft Windows Server and clients.

  • Provide end-user support for software, hardware, printers, fax machines, iPads, Chromebooks, projectors, display devices and telecommunication systems for 150 faculty and staff

  • Monitor help desk tickets and resolve technology issues

  • Tracking inventory of hardware, licenses, and other IT assets including maintaining complete, accurate and appropriate documentation

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with three or more years in systems administration and customer service, or a combination of equivalent experience and education

  • Experience with enterprise network protocols, routing, switching, application management, and support, including: e-mail, web server, and file server administration

  • Experience administering and supporting Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh OS X desktops and servers, Apple iOS.

  • Experience configuring and supporting printers, projectors, interactive projectors, monitors and display devices

  • Demonstrated ability to be an independent self-starter, effective team member, and colleague

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Occasional night and weekend hours may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working in education at the K-12 levels

  • Previous work with Whipple Hill SIS/LMS, open source software (such as tracmor, Canvas), and Google Apps for Work/Education.

  • Experience with SMARTBoards, Epson Brightlink, or other interactive tools

  • Knowledge of iOS management using Meraki MDM, Phone systems, and Student Information Systems.

Bentley is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. The School offers competitive compensation and benefits. Please email a letter of interest, CV/resume, and a list with the names and contact information of three (3) references to itjobs@bentleyschool.org. Include “Technology Support Specialist.” in the subject line. No phone calls please.