Specialist - Computer Services

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Hardware, Computer Maintenance, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Computer Services, Computer Skills, Concrete, Configuration Management, Cryptography, Desktop PC, Educational Accreditation, Electrical Wiring, Enterprise Applications, Environmental Research, Hardware Repair, Higher Education, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Research, Internet Technology, Interpersonal Skills, Mac Operating System, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Network Software, Network System Hardware, On Call, Operations Management, Peripheral Hardware, Problem Solving Skills, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Software Administration, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Virtualization, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
McAllen, Texas
POSTED
10 days ago
Special Instructions

Dear Applicant,

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Transcripts
Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Foreign transcripts
Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members

Job Description

Department: Information Technology

General Statement of Job

The Computer Services Specialist installs, repairs, and maintains computer hardware, peripherals, and software throughout the college and provides support to other computer services specialists.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
  • Installs, repairs and performs maintenance of computer hardware, peripherals and software.
  • Performs wiring installation and moves/setups, as assigned.
  • Develops working solutions to computer problems and carries out work orders and assigned tasks.
  • Assists with desktop images and other critical local desktop enterprise agent software, including Sentinel One, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Deepfreeze and other related desktop enterprise software.
  • Coordinates and assists with move requests; assists with faculty, staff, and computer lab relocations.
  • Performs projects and tasks assigned by the IT Operations Manager and/or the Computer Services Analysts.
  • Installs and maintains specialized departmental software.
  • Must be available for on-call duty on a 24x7 basis as requested by management.
  • Keeps current on trends and developments in computer and network hardware and software.
  • Serves on the Change Management Committee periodically.
  • Travels throughout the college district as needed.
  • Serves on virtual teams for a variety of projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
  • Associate's Degree in Computer Information Systems, Networking, Computer Science, or related field required.
  • At least three (3) years of work experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
  • Good working knowledge with personal computers, especially with Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems, and TCP/IP.
  • Knowledge of encryption tools and virtualization solutions.
  • Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
  • Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; ability to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.
  • Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
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