Apprentice - IT Helpdesk Campus Support
Liberty University
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Job summary
Liberty University is seeking an IT Helpdesk Campus Support Apprentice to assist with end-user computer support, document business processes, and learn university systems and data sets. The role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, and adherence to security policies while contributing to the LU Christian mission.
The position requires familiarity with hardware/software troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, and punctuality for scheduled hours.
Qualifications
- Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and standard office technologies.
- Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
- Willingness to provide consistent and exceptional customer service.
- Promptness and reliability to follow scheduled hours.
- Willingness to protect the integrity of Liberty’s IT systems and follow security policies.
- Must be able to obtain job specific certifications including vendor certifications and CompTIA ITF+ or A+.
- Ability to obtain LU-approved driver certification with valid license and five years driving history.
Responsibilities
- Provide end-user computer support and resolve technical issues.
- Document and audit workflow and repair processes; escalate when needed.
- Follow internal helpdesk standards and knowledge base articles.
- Diagnose hardware/software problems and perform repairs.
- Coordinate with other IT departments to ensure timely issue resolution.
- Document work and customer interactions in the help request system.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
The Apprentice assists in providing a high level of technical support for their assigned business unit. This includes understanding and documenting the business processes, reporting and analysis of data, working on projects, improving business processes using available tools, and more.
Assists the department he or she is assigned to with technical issues. Works on tasks as assigned by leadership. Assists their team in streamlining business processes using new or current technology. Documents business processes, reviews inefficiencies, and makes recommendations for improvement to supervisor. Learns University systems and data sets in order to accurately extract information from those systems. Adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary and professional manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.
Receive, prioritize, document, and ultimately resolve end-user computer-related help requests. Maintain repair metrics at the required level. Audit workflow of repair computers and elevate as necessary. Enforce HelpDesk standards and procedures. Follow internal documentation and knowledge base articles. Hardware/software diagnosis and repairs. Coordinate with other IT departments to ensure that reported issues are being resolved. Utilize help request system to document work and customer interaction.
None
- Working on a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.
- Candidates for this position should have some previous experience installing and troubleshooting computer components (hardware and software).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and standard office technologies.
- Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
- Willingness and ability to provide consistent and exceptional customer service.
- Promptness and reliability to follow scheduled hours.
- Willingness to protect the integrity of Liberty’s IT systems and follow necessary security policies.
- Must be able to obtain job specific certifications including, but not limited to Vendor Hardware Repair (Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple) and CompTIA ITF+ or A+.
- Ability to obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver’s license with a minimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English to support professional correspondence and collaboration.
- Strong interpersonal and public communication skills to represent Liberty University in a professional manner.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to assess situations, evaluate information, and solve both routine and complex problems using sound judgment.
- Frequently required to perform desk-based work, including computer use and data entry.
- Ability to communicate effectively in meetings and collaborative settings, with or without reasonable accommodation.
On-Camps
If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.
Full time
Onsite
Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.
The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
$12.77 - $19.23
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
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