Technology Support Analyst - Overnight

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Technology Support Analyst I - Overnight

Non-Exempt

This position is a pay grade
5. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuit

Technical/Para-Professional

SHSU Online

Division of Academic Affairs

07/01/2026

Yes

Associates Degree or sixty hours of college credit and two years of experience in related field required. Strong customer service experience and a working technical knowledge of both Windows and MacOS operating systems, internet browsers, Microsoft Office, and basic multimedia software, or in a related field is required. A combination of education, experience, and/or training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Provides comprehensive support both of a technical and non-technical nature for the University’s Learning Management System and associated third-party software in support of Sam Houston State University’s online education efforts.

Provides the necessary instruction, direction and support to resolve issues escalated to the SHSU Online Support Desk. Provides technical support and guidance to users of the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) or associated third-party software. Proactively reviews software and hardware to seek ways to continually enhance the student and faculty experience. Provides training to faculty or students in one‑on‑one or group sessions.

Participates in projects assigned to the SHSU Online Support Desk. Audits support desk data systems. Creates help guides/documentation and creates/maintains accurate reports. Provides guidance and instruction to student employees of the SHSU Online Support Desk. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ability to set priorities and procedures for accomplishing tasks in an ever changing environment. Develops solutions to seemingly new situations and issues on a regular basis. Works is of moderate technical complexity and problems are resolved based on knowledge from training, experience and/or college level courses. Policy interpretation is limited to situations which have been previously defined and where parameters have been established.

Requires a high level of confidentiality and integrity. Receives general supervision/direction but requires the ability to work unsupervised to meet the goals of the Support Desk. Performs other related duties as assigned. Devotes approximately 40% of weekly work hours to providing learning technology support for faculty and students. Offers 24/7 technical and troubleshooting assistance to faculty, staff, and students across all TSUS schools participating in the Shared Services Project.

Work schedule will be primarily overnight, on weekdays, between the hours of 11:00 pm – 8:00 am.

Full Time

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug‑Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security‑sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report