Technology Specialist

General Statement of Job

The Technology Specialist assists in the day-to-day operations in the Learning Commons and Open Labs; assists students, monitors lab facilities, and implements lab guidelines. Provides computer, software, and customer support within the department.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs computers, peripherals, and equipment within the Learning Commons and Open Labs.

• Leads the deployment of software and hardware upgrades.

• Troubleshoots computer hardware and software issues.

• Installs, configures, and troubleshoots makerspace technologies including but not limited to 3D printers, laser cutters, and mixed reality technologies.

• Recommends, evaluates, and troubleshoots technology pilots to ensure successful completion.

• Develops and conducts workshops and trainings in makerspace technologies.

• Trains users in the operations and safe use of technologies implemented in the makerspace.

• Trains personnel to provide support and technical assistance within and open labs and makerspaces.

• Leads the maintenance and support efforts of laptop checkout programs.

• Provides exceptional customer service and technical support to patrons.

• Provides students with guidance and support to other college related services.

• Opens and closes the open labs for the day-to-day operations.

• Assists in overseeing and supervising the department operations as needed.

• Addresses patron complaints and concerns in a professional and ethical manner.

• Supports the department's marketing and public relations efforts.

• Prepares custom lab reports.

• Applies proper security and safety measures within the department.

• Supports and assists with the department's inventory management practices.

• Completes all assigned college and departmental training that might require travel.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Information

Posting Number SP2545 Position Title Technology Specialist Department ISPSI-Learning Commons and Open Labs Temporary End Date (if applicable) Location Pecan E-Class Professional/Technical FLSA Non-Exempt Min Salary $36,400 Salary Range

• Required Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree in a computer related field of study required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• At least two (2) years of experience in computer technical support position.

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.

• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of personal computers, and multimedia software and other audio-visual and presentational technology.

• Proficient in the use of Autodesk, Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign Adobe Premier, etc.), and statistical software.

• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.

• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.

• Must be willing to work various hours, rotating shifts and weekends during the Learning Commons and Open Labs hours of operation from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends.

• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing 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 students, customers or employees of organization.

• Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.

• Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance.

• Microsoft products certifications, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

• Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

• Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

• Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.

• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.

• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.

• Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

• Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

• Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

• Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

• Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.

• Standing particularly for sustained periods of time.

• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and/or extensive reading, including color, depth perception, and field vision.

• Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

• Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Working Environment

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/05/2024 Close Date 07/01/2024 Open Until Filled (overrides Close Date) No Special Instructions to Applicants

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