Staff Assistant – User Services Desktop Administrator, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Staff Assistant – User Services Desktop Administrator, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Posted on August 03, 2026 Written by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

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In addition to our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2026. The College’s focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2026 U.S. News rankings:
No. 6 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more a.edu .

General Statement of Duties

Responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, computer management software and their peripherals. Be able to ensure that the uptime, performance, resources, and security of the computers he or she manages meet the needs of the users, without exceeding the budget. This position includes the planning, implementation, coordination and maintenance of all Desktop Support Service activities administered by User Services.

The duties of this position may also be to acquire, install, or upgrade computer components and software; provide routine automation; maintain security policies; troubleshoot; train staff; or offer technical support for projects.

Supervision Received: Reports to the Assistant Director of User Services

Supervision Exercised:None

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, configure, deploy, and maintain hardware devices including computers, hard drives, scanners, cameras, printers, and other peripherals. Create and maintain a variety of computer images for Windows and Mac OS systems.
• Work with vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Be the primary technician in charge of the college’s laptop warranty services and maintain certifications required to perform such services.
• Provide members of the MCLA community with installation, upgrade, modification, and maintenance of their computer-based applications software.
• Administer computer management software to effectively manage all endpoint devices and virtual desktops.
• Provide on-site technical assistance for faculty, staff, and students.
• Identify, assign, and/or escalate Help Desk issues to appropriate IT resource, and/or vendor, to ensure timely resolution of support requests. Alert Assistant Director of User Services or other appropriate IT staff/managers to patterns and global problems.
• Assist in maintaining records for equipment in use and equipment that is recycled or discarded. Be responsible for the care, redistribution, and storage of equipment. Maintain accurate inventory information for all computer desktops, laptops, and peripherals.
• Contribute to the creation of user documentation and training materials as assigned.
• Assist the Assistant Director of User Services to respond to calls, e-mail, and in-person technical assistance from faculty, staff, and students.
• Provide management to the Student Help Desk when needed to support the Assistant Director of User Services.

• A Bachelor’s degree or four years of professional experience servicing computers and peripherals.
• Experience in managing and documenting a community of hundreds of devices.
• Experience using enterprise endpoint management tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune, JAMF, MDT, and AD.
• Expertise with the Windows operating system including GUI customization, patching, driver installation/updating, group policies, and…