Duration: 2 months, with possible extension
Computer Consultants International (CCI) is seeking an entry-level IT Support Technician to support the University of South Carolina. This role provides frontline technical support to faculty, staff, and students within the College of Nursing.
This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with foundational IT knowledge who enjoys troubleshooting technology issues, helping end users, and learning new systems and technologies.
What You'll Do
- Provide frontline technical support to faculty, staff, and students in person, remotely, and through the service-request process.
- Troubleshoot common issues involving Windows and macOS computers, software applications, user accounts, printers, peripherals, monitors, docking stations, mobile devices, and network connectivity.
- Set up, configure, deploy, replace, and maintain computers, peripherals, and other technology equipment.
- Assist with employee onboarding/offboarding, workstation setup, equipment refreshes, office moves, and technology deployments.
- Provide support for classroom, conference-room, audiovisual, and meeting technologies, including displays, projectors, microphones, cameras, speakers, and video-conferencing systems.
- Assist with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, presentation equipment, and hybrid meeting/event technology.
- Perform routine device configuration, software installation, operating-system updates, equipment checks, and inventory activities.
- Assist with systems such as Microsoft Intune, Active Directory, Jamf, or other endpoint-management platforms under the direction of senior IT staff.
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Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience supporting computers, technology, or end users.
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, operating systems, and peripherals.
- Ability to troubleshoot common computer and technology problems.
- Familiarity with Windows environments.
- Strong customer-service and communication skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical certification in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Experience with Windows 10/11 or macOS.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365.
- Basic networking knowledge.
- Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Intune, or Jamf.
- Experience supporting classroom, audiovisual, or conference-room technology.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or similar conferencing platforms.
- This is a fully on-site position in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Candidates must currently reside in South Carolina. No relocation is available for this position.
- The role requires travel between University of South Carolina buildings.
- Occasional evening or weekend support may be required for ceremonies, meetings, or other university events.
- The position is a 2-month contract with possible extension.
- The interview process consists of one virtual interview.
Who This Role Is For
This position is well suited for an entry-level IT professional, recent IT graduate, technical-school graduate, help desk technician, desktop support technician, computer support specialist, or someone with hands-on IT experience who wants to build experience in a university IT environment.