Academic IT Desktop Support Engineer

Purdue University

West Lafayette (IN)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Generous paid time off

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Desktop Support Specialist in West Lafayette, Indiana. This role is crucial in delivering technical support to faculty and staff, ensuring technology aligns with educational and administrative goals. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, hardware/software installation, and collaboration with IT teams for effective service delivery.

Candidates should have an Associate degree in a related field and at least six months of relevant IT experience. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff are essential.

Qualifications

  • 6 months of IT desktop support experience.
  • Experience with hardware/software installation and maintenance.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for faculty and staff.
  • Install and configure computers and peripheral devices.
  • Troubleshoot hardware/software issues.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting
Communication skills
Team collaboration
PC hardware knowledge
Mac OS support
Networking basics

Education

Associate degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Windows Operating System
Apple Operating System
Microsoft Active Directory
SCCM

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a Desktop Support Specialist in West Lafayette, Indiana. This role is crucial in delivering technical support to faculty and staff, ensuring technology aligns with educational and administrative goals. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, hardware/software installation, and collaboration with IT teams for effective service delivery.

Candidates should have an Associate degree in a related field and at least six months of relevant IT experience. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff are essential.

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