Monitor and manage incident tickets related to classroom
technology, ensuring timely resolutions and excellent customer
service;
Lead installation and maintenance projects for classroom and
lab technology setups, including wiring, system configuration, and
equipment commissioning;
Work closely with AV Engineers and Learning Space Design teams
to ensure that classroom systems meet operational and instructional
needs;
Maintain and update system documentation, perform system code
updates, troubleshoot and repair analog/digital AV systems;
and
Assist with special classroom technology projects, including
upgrades and new installations and decommissioning of
equipment.
Desktop and Endpoint Support:
- Provide support for desktop systems, including the
installation, troubleshooting, and repair of university-owned and
supported desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals;
- Manage connectivity issues, including power and network
troubleshooting, as well as in-shop repairs on a wide variety of
supported devices;
- Act as a lead for Desktop and Classroom Support Specialists,
providing mentoring and overseeing daily tasks such as incident
ticket management, system repairs, and service request
fulfillment;
- Collaborate with the Classroom and Desktop Support Manager on
large-scale desktop moves, installations, and technical projects;
and
- Apple Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing advanced support,
guidance, and best practices for macOS devices, including
troubleshooting, configuration, and lifecycle management; and
- Serve as backup to the Manager during their absence, ensuring
continuity of desktop support services.
Customer Service and Leadership:
- Ensure high-quality customer service by addressing and
resolving customer issues, providing technical advice, and
conducting follow-ups to ensure satisfaction;
- Train and mentor support staff (both classroom and desktop),
ensuring they are well-equipped to handle technical issues and
follow proper troubleshooting procedures;
- Identify areas for improvement and recommend training or
process updates to maintain and enhance service quality.
Documentation and System Management:
- Keep accurate records of service requests, technical progress,
and resolutions using the university’s incident tracking system
(Team Dynamix);
- Monitor and manage service requests, ensuring that systems and
devices are restored to operational status in a timely and
efficient manner; and
- Document installation and repair processes, and ensure all
technical staff follow proper procedures.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in related field;
- Certifications in relevant technologies (A+, Apple, Crestron,
AV technologies);
- Demonstrated experience in both desktop support and classroom
technology systems;
- Experience in using remote support tools, managing incident
tickets, and providing customer service in a technical
environment;
- Experience in troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining both
desktop systems and AV equipment;
- Experience working in a team environment to complete complex
assignments with tight deadlines;
- Extensive experience interacting with both co-workers and
customers, resulting in high quality customer support service;
- Strong technical knowledge of both desktop computing and AV
systems, including Windows, Mac OS, Microsoft Office, and Crestron
or similar AV platforms;
- Familiarity with network configuration and troubleshooting,
including Ethernet connectivity and AV control systems;
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the
ability to explain technical issues to nontechnical users;
- Demonstrated ability in supporting classroom or equivalent
audiovisual technology;
- Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting common computing issues
including sound, video settings, and software and hardware
configurations;
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple support requests in a
fast-paced environment; and
- Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor
vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for
operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use
Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/
. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the
driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all
candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable
review.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field;
- Experience in a higher education setting;
- Experience reading rack elevation, block, and signal flow
diagrams for integrated audiovisual systems;
- Experience installing and upgrading complex digital integrated
audiovisual systems;
- Experience working with vendors and other units to coordinate
work licensure, registration or certifications;
- Experience installing PC components and a diverse number of
software products, including installing boards, cards, hard drives,
and peripheral components;
- Experience partitioning hard drives, loading software, loading
video and printer drivers, and optimizing PC configurations;
- Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, Office 365,
desktop imaging tools, and audiovisual control systems (Crestron,
RoomView);
- Demonstrated ability analyzing hardware and software problems,
and interfacing with manufacturer’s technical support staff to
affect a solution; and
- Demonstrated ability working in data wiring closets to provide
Ethernet connectivity.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the
Lead
Technology Support Specialist - Apple at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online
application to include three professional references with contact
information, and provide a cover letter and resume for
review.
Posting Open Date: October 16, 2026
Posting Close Date: October 30, 2026
Open Until Filled: No
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