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Columbus State University Hiring for IT Support Specialist I at Columbus Full Time
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IT Support Specialist I
Job ID: 264298
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of nearly 8,000, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community – https://visitcolumbusga.com.
Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence the Spencer House in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Moore, the U.S. Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu” rel=”no-follow”>http://www.ColumbusState.edu> .
Job Summary
The IT Support Specialist I position reports directly to the Manager, IT Client Support Services. This position will offer technical support for faculty and staff in the use of technology, including hardware and software. Support will include, but is not limited to, actively training during the resolution of difficult or complex procedural and technical problems associated with the use of computer systems, provide one-on-one sessions ensuring stability, accessibility, and proper configuration of assigned technical systems and components, and creatively analyzing issues and implementing solutions according to proper guidelines and procedures. This position is an innovator that brings ideas to Columbus State University to provide a creative, deeply personal and relevant college experience.
Responsibilities
Significant Duties and Responsibilities include: Create a positive customer support experience and build strong relationships through deep problem understanding, ensuring timely resolution or escalation, communicating promptly on progress, and handling customers with a professional attitude.; Bring innovative ideas to the teaching and learning aspect to higher education.; Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems; develop technical solutions.; Provide advanced support on various software packages, hardware and peripheral devices.; Install, upgrade, configure and perform maintenance to software, hardware, and peripheral equipment following design specifications.; Provide training on technology hardware to meet the needs of faculty and students for a successful teaching and learning experience.; Provide support and training on software, to include all classroom and lab software, and all video conferencing tools available to CSU.; Test and monitor software, hardware, and peripheral equipment to evaluate use, effectiveness, and adequacy of product for end-users.; Inspect, configure, and prepare equipment for delivery to end-users.; Perform remote access to resolve technical issues.; Hardware Life Cycle Management: Manage end user hardware, classroom hardware, and non-academic space hardware; forecasting end of life cycle, refreshes, and keeping 5-year refresh plan up to date.; Inventory Management: Help manage and maintain inventory of devices across campus.; Maintain complete records of daily activities, problems, and remedial action taken in a ticketing database.; Provide users with ongoing technical support by developing documentation.; Provide timely response and resolution or escalation to serviceable trouble tickets.; Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years applicable experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the required skills.
Proposed Salary
The annualized salary range for this position is 39,253 – $42,784 and includes full benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include: Excellent working knowledge of technology.; Highly organized with the ability to multitask.; Ability to follow CSU strategic plan especially in helping students be successful.; Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision.; High level of problem-solving ability as well as the ability to work closely with faculty and staff.; Must have extensive experience with computer systems and business software programs including MS Office, Windows 10, and Mac OS.; Knowledge of PC remote and PC imaging processes.; Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.; Excellent customer service and professional domineer.; Strong oral and written communication skills.; Scheduling and time maintenance skills are essential.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920, or e-mail to [email protected].
Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Special Applicant Instructions
All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University’s online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration.
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