Event Support Specialist

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Full Time Professional Laurel, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition

$45,000.00 To $50,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY

The Knowledgebase and Event Support Specialist maintains and develops the University’s online support resources and provides front-line assistance to students, faculty, and staff. This position creates knowledgebase articles, user guides, instructional videos, and other support materials; manages content across Word Press/Elementor, Confluent, and monitors the Help Desk; supports routine Canvas needs; and provides technical assistance for virtual, hybrid, and on-campus events.

The position requires strong technical writing skills and the ability to turn technical information into clear instructions for nontechnical users. The employee will also record, edit, and publish short instructional videos using Camtasia or similar video-editing software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledgebase Content and Platform Maintenance – 35%

• Write, edit, and publish knowledgebase articles, FAQs, user guides, job aids, and step-by-step instructions.
• Create clear support content for students, faculty, and staff with different levels of technical experience.
• Record and edit short instructional videos, screen recordings, and software demonstrations using Camtasia or similar video-editing software.
• Add captions, transcripts, titles, and basic visual elements to instructional videos.
• Maintain Confluent, and Knowledgebase content using University templates, brand standards, and accessibility guidelines.
• Work with University departments to gather information and turn it into clear support documentation.
• Review existing content for accuracy, readability, consistency, broken links, outdated information, mobile display, and accessibility.
• Organize articles, videos, and support resources so users can find information easily.
• Refer theme, plugin, hosting, server, database, certificate, and security issues to IT or the appropriate vendor.

Help Desk and User Support – 30%

• Monitor the integrated Help Desk and respond to routine requests related to Online Learning systems.
• Troubleshoot common access, navigation, account, Zoom, Canvas, and content-related issues.
• Route requests that require additional technical support to the appropriate department or vendor.
• Keep ticket records accurate and follow up on open requests.
• Use recurring questions and resolved tickets to identify new knowledgebase articles, videos, and support materials.
• Prepare basic reports on ticket volume, status, response time, and recurring issues.
• Help students and faculty get started with Canvas and related online learning tools.
• Assist with common access, enrollment, role, navigation, and course-readiness questions.
• Create and maintain Canvas user guides, announcements, walkthroughs, FAQs, and instructional videos.
• Check access and support processes after platform updates.
• Refer SIS, API, integration, and data issues to the appropriate system owner.

Virtual and On-Site Event Support – 10%

• Provide technical support for scheduled virtual, hybrid, and on-campus events.
• Set up and support Zoom meetings, webinars, breakout rooms, polls, screen sharing, recordings, and basic registration settings.
• Assist presenters and participants with accessing and using Zoom and other approved event platforms.
• Help with basic setup and testing of presentations, microphones, cameras, speakers, and related equipment.
• Provide on-site technical support during selected University events.
• Record virtual sessions when requested and complete basic editing before publication.
• Coordinate with IT, Facilities, Communications, or outside vendors when advanced audiovisual or production support is needed.
• Maintain instructions and checklists for common event-support needs.
• Provide occasional evening event support when scheduled in advance.

Documentation and Reporting – 10%

• Maintain editorial standards and templates for knowledgebase articles, user guides, and instructional videos.
• Review support materials for…