Technology Specialist

Job Level
Entry-level position
Job Category
Specialist / Associate
Sector
  • Technology
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • All Areas of Technology
Job Summary/Basic Function

The Technology Specialist will join a dynamic Technology User Services team in providing excellent technology services to a diverse and multicultural population of students, faculty and staff of the University.

The Technology Specialist will provide support by phone, e-mail and in person; will open and close service requests electronically; trouble shoot user technology accounts; manage technology inventory; and train student Help Desk technology assistants. In addition he/she will install, maintain and repair computer hardware and software and other technologies in computer labs, classrooms and faculty/staff offices. He/she will provide classroom, computer lab and audio/visual support.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associates Degree in Information Technology or related field

  • 1 – 2 years experience in the installation and maintenance of end user systems 

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Excellent customer service skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with a diverse audience of faculty, staff and students.

  • Experience supporting Microsoft Windows and Apple platforms 

  • Knowledge of techniques used in the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of Windows and Apple workstations, network printers, wired and wireless network connectivity, Microsoft Office and similar business productivity software.

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize requests in a fast paced working environment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Three or more years of demonstrated hands-on IT experience

  • Experience supporting Microsoft Office 365

  • Knowledge of Windows Servers operating systems 

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange account management

Physical Demands

Moving and installation of heavy computer equipment

Work Hours

Some evenings and weekends required