Computer Support Specialist

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose.

Under the supervision of the Director of Help Desk Services, the Computer Support Specialist supports, manages and problem solves computer hardware, phone network and software applications used by faculty and students throughout the district s IT labs. Work is generally diversified requiring judgment, analytical skills, and decision-making abilities, according to established practices and procedures. Daily activities are completed independently, or as part of a project team, employing established procedures and general objectives.

Interaction with the supervisor is limited to problems or unusual situations.

• Represents IT collaborating with District faculty and staff to perform installations, repairs, and service work on computers and associated equipment. Ensures student and faculty hardware and software needs are met by determining user needs.
• Implements and manages appropriate software and hardware solutions of applications used by the MATC community; performs and maintains software installations and upgrades.
• Assesses and resolves network hardware and software problems including installation, set-up, and configuration of computer hardware and software operating in a networked environment.
• Consults with vendors on hardware purchase orders and pricing of hardware to be used in the classrooms.
• Develops and documents appropriate procedures, guidelines, and techniques to pursue, track, and resolve network problems.
• Provides prompt and accurate service in response to support requests including evaluation and resolution of laptop, desktop, printer, phone, and tablet errors; implements repair or replacement of equipment or software.
• Assists with the collaborating with faculty to facilitate classroom software changes and upgrade classroom software as needed per course requirements; confers with Administration recommending technical needs of classrooms and offices.
• Assists in the research, evaluation, and implementation of computer network hardware and software, and makes recommendations; coordinates related network changes with computer systems staff.
• Performs systems administration and management duties for both physical and virtual systems including using monitoring, recording, reporting and analysis tools.
• Performs and assists with special projects; collaborates and communicates the MATC community, vendors and vendor support services to troubleshoot network issues.
• Creates and maintains appropriate technical, operational and troubleshooting documentation via various media resources; supports computer Help Desk.
• Plans and prepares workshops associated with the use of computer equipment and software.
• Schedules activities of computer support staff and trains new staff and student workers assigned to the Information Technology Helpdesk.
• Participates in departmental meetings, in-service training and other activities as required; attends conferences, seminars and professional meetings as designated.
• Keeps current and recommends new strategies on digital trends.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the department.

Minimum Qualifications
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Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education and experience
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Associate or Technical degree in Technology with one to two (1-2) years of experience.

Preferred Education and experience
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Bachelor s degree in related field is preferred with one (1) year of experience.

Related experience includes:
Progressively responsible work experience in continuous computer technical support activities.

Preferred License/Certification
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Compt

TIA A+; IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL);
Cisco CCNA certification or license.

• Knowledge of currently recognized principles, techniques, and methodologies used to support computers, phone networks, software and related equipment.
• Knowledge in the following areas: VDI, Microsoft OS servers, Active Directory, management network infrastructure, data storage, backup systems.
• Through knowledge of network transmission methods and network communication protocols.
• Working knowledge of current office practices and procedures in the use of computer and software systems and supporting equipment.
• Skilled at troubleshooting of hardware and software.
• Ability to write and maintain…