Advertising Summary: Desktop Services has an exciting
opportunity for a growth and results-oriented individual interested
in supporting our fixIT computer repair functions. We invite
detail-oriented individuals with strong analytical and critical
thinking skills, knowledge of Windows and macOS desktop computer
hardware and software and a desire to contribute to the VCU mission
to apply.
Unit: Technology Services
Department: Technology Support Services
Department Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University
(VCU) Technology Services is a central IT organization supporting
the academic, research, and administrative missions of the
university. Technology Services provides scalable, secure, and
innovative technology solutions to all VCU units.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinates macOS and Windows computer break/fix operations at the
VCU RamTech fixIT shop, ensuring all repairs and contracted
requests are performed within established timeframes. Performs and
oversees senior-level repair work as assigned, managing and
maintaining their Dell and Apple vendor certifications. Processes
customer financial transactions, Dell and Apple warranty requests,
and third-party Safeware warranty requests as applicable. Oversees
student workers at fixIT when the Team Lead is not present.
Provides a high level of customer service to parents, students,
faculty, and staff regarding computer software and repair issues.
Also provides supplementary break/fix support to Technology
Services Desktop Services, faculty, and staff departmental
computers, as well as to other decentralized IT unit faculty and
staff departmental devices. Issues student-loaner laptops, updates
inventory, and re-images devices as needed. Other duties may also
be assigned to this position.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to work effectively and demonstrate customer service
best practices with faculty, staff, parents, and students who need
their desktop/laptop/tablet devices upgraded or repaired.
Supervisory experience with part-time or student technical
staff.
Demonstrated aptitude to promote, support, and utilize teams
and collaboration to accomplish projects and tasks.
Competence to think and act proactively, taking initiative on
executive projects.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally to convey
technical concepts to general users and high-level management in
friendly, non-technical terms, and in writing with regard to the
development of manuals, procedures, and reports.
Skill to process financial transactions and warranty requests,
keeping up-to-date records in both areas via our ticketing
system.
Knowledge of current networking technologies used with desktop,
laptop, and mobile devices.
Working knowledge of common and current PC operating systems
and software applications and programs, such as macOS, Windows,
Microsoft Office, and Google Workplace.
Demonstrated ability to install peripheral devices and internal
adapters and to set up computers via desktop imaging and deployment
tools, as well as knowledge of best-practice data backups.
Ability to diagnose and resolve desktop computing application
and hardware problems at all technical levels using vendor
troubleshooting tools and industry best practices.
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of
respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,
staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a
commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in information systems, computer science, or a related
discipline, or equivalent work experience required.
- Several years of hands-on work experience, including hardware
and software installation and troubleshooting, consulting with
users with varying levels of knowledge, etc.
- CompTIA A+ Certification and Jamf 100 certification are highly
desirable and required within one year of hire.
- Apple Certified Support Technician, Apple Certified Repair
Technician, and Dell Client Course certifications are required upon
hire or within one month of hire
- Understanding and/or experience with Enterprise macOS and
Windows desktop support tools, such as Active Directory, MECM,
Intune, and Jamf.
Salary Range: $50,000- $58,000
Benefits : All full-time university staff are eligible for
VCU’s robust
benefits
package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual
and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning
and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,
employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities
for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
University Job Title: 24111N - IT Analyst 1
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Mary Teller
Contact Email: mkteller@vcu.edu