Technology Support Specialist, Instructional and Information Technology Services

Technology Support Specialist, Instructional and Information Technology Services

Job no: 557810
Work type: Staff
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Job Overview

Operating within the Technology Support Services (TSS) of Instructional and Information Technology Services (IITS), this role supports the campus community and operates independently with minimal direction. It assumes the primary responsibility for providing intermediate to advanced technical support to faculty, students, and staff. The individual in this role possesses working knowledge of applications, business systems, and enterprise information technology environments.

The technical duties encompass resolving endpoint connectivity issues within established networked environments, troubleshooting operating system failures and logs, and implementing approved technologies and solutions. The incumbent is also responsible for the installation, configuration, replacement, maintenance, and upgrading of client and network-connected endpoint devices, including local and network printers, computers, and associated client-facing applications or data connections. Additionally, this position also works collaboratively with external campus partners, vendors, cross-functional groups within the University and supports the training of new and existing team members within the support unit.

Position Summary

Working Title (Technology Support Specialist II)

This is a full-time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,787 per month (step
1)

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,787 - $8,430 per month

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on May 19, 2026.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at or e-mail:

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU…