IT User Support Analyst

Kent State; Ohio; On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking an IT User Support Analyst to provide first-line support for PCs, servers, software, and mobile devices at Geauga and Twinsburg campuses in OH. The role involves troubleshooting, user communication, and documentation to ensure smooth operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 0–3 months of experience or an Associate’s with 2 years, or equivalent 4 years of related work. Evening hours may apply; must pass security checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 months of relevant professional experience in user support.
• Associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant professional experience in user support.
• Comparable relevant professional experience in user support equivalent to 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain users' computers and mobile hardware.
• Configure, install, monitor and maintain users' software.
• Install operating systems on hardware, supporting multiple platforms.
• Communicate with users to help understand and resolve problems, including status updates on requests, expectation management and pending projects.
• Escalate more complex problems to expert/management level or Tier 3 as necessary.
• Create and maintain documentation of departmental technologies.
• May supervise student employees; may assist student employees with resolving user problems.

Skills

End-user devices troubleshooting

User communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Problem diagnosis, reporting and moni…

Education

Bachelor's degree and 3 months of relevant professional experience in user support

Associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant professional experience in user support

Comparable relevant professional experience in user support equivalent to 4 years

Tools

Microsoft environments

Apple environments

Job description

IT User Support Analyst

Job no: 989683

Work type: Staff/Unclassified

Location: Geauga Campus - Burton, OH

Physical Location: Twinsburg Academic Center - Twinsburg, OH

Categories: Full-time

$42,357 - $43,655

Basic Function:

Under routine supervision, provides support to end users for PCs, servers, peripherals, applications, hardware and mobile devices. Resolves problems that the first-tier of help desk support is unable to resolve. Reports to designated administrator.

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Configure, install, monitor and maintain users’ computers and mobile hardware.
• Configure, install, monitor and maintain users’ software.
• Install operating systems on hardware, supporting multiple platforms.
• Communicate with users to help understand and resolve problems, including status updates on requests, expectation management and pending projects.
• Communicate with stakeholders on pending projects and IS initiatives.
• Conduct research on new technology as requested.
• Escalate more complex problems to expert/management level or Tier 3 as necessary.
• Prioritize efforts on local support level as emergent issues arise.
• Create and maintain documentation of departmental technologies.
• May supervise student employees; may assist student employees with resolving user problems.
• May perform syncing/troubleshooting of mobile operating systems and devices, make recommendations to functional unit based on university standards.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Job Competencies:

• Work effectively with regular oversight.
• Identify and elevate complex or uncommon issues to supervisor.
• Exercise routine decision making on behalf of users.
• Work closely with supervisor on projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 3 months of relevant professional experience in user support.
• Or an Associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant professional experience in user support.
• Or comparable relevant professional experience in user support equivalent to 4 years.

Knowledge Of:

• Problem diagnosis, reporting and monitoring tools and processes *
• Selection, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and repair of end-user devices (pc's, printers, peripheral devices) *
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of desktop operating systems, infrastructure services *
• Data security best practices and administration of access to departmental data and hardware assets

Skill In:

• Meeting and communicating with departmental supervisors and managers and stakeholders to better understand business needs
• Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone *
• Dealing diplomatically with internal and external constituents under stressful conditions

Ability To:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing directly to end-users with status updates on requests, expectation management, and pending projects *
• Prioritize day to day issues on local support level as emergent issues arise *
• Create and maintain effective documentation
• Provide work direction and guidance to others

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

• Experience with Microsoft and Apple environments.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None

Working Schedule:

Evening hours during the semester - hours vary based on class schedules and building hours

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free .

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Advertised: October 22, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: November 23, 2026 Eastern Standard Time