Student IT Support Technician - 33101BR

KU Information Technology; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Student IT Support Technician to join the Edwards Campus team in Overland Park, Kansas. The role involves on-site technical assistance for end users, hardware/software installation, and ticket-based support.

Ideal applicants can work at least 12 hours per week, with experience across Windows, Mac, and Linux, and strong communication skills for customer service-oriented environments. Salary is hourly with negotiable scheduling around classes.

Qualifications

• Must work a minimum of 12 hours per week.
• Experience using or managing Windows, Mac and/or Linux operating systems.
• Experience troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues.
• Experience working in a customer service centric environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to campus support staff when requested.
• Install, upgrade, image, and configure computer hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Maintain accurate hardware inventory.
• Provide basic technical support via phone, email, chat, or in person.
• Create and update support tickets in ticket management system.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Windows

MacOS

Linux

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication

Tools

ServiceNow

Remedy

Dell hardware

Multi-function devices

Job description

Student IT Support Technician

Position Overview

The Student IT Support Technician position is responsible for working as a part of a team to provide technical support for end users at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. Office support hours vary by day between 8:00 AM and 10:30 PM, but schedule is negotiable based on availability outside classes. The work location is on-site at the Edward Campus in Overland Park, Kansas.

Job Description

• 30% - Provide support to campus support staff when requested.
• 20% - Install, upgrade, image, and configure computer hardware and software.
• 20% - Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• 10% - Maintain accurate hardware inventory.
• 10% - Provide basic technical support via phone, email, chat, or in person.
• 5% - Create and update support tickets in ticket management system.
• 5% - Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Can work a minimum of 12 hours per week, as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience using or managing Windows, Mac and/or Linux operating systems, as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues, as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience working in a customer service centric environment, as evidenced by application materials.
• Excellent communication skills, as evidenced by application materials and possible interview.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous professional experience supporting/troubleshooting computer hardware and software, as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience using or managing Dell computer hardware, as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience using or managing multi-function devices (print/fax/scan devices), as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience using a ticketing system (ServiceNow, Remedy, etc.), as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience using a configuration management solution (Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager), as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience supporting AV technology in a classroom or event environment, as evidenced by application materials.
• Knowledge of LAN / WAN principles and protocols, as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience creating technical documentation, as evidenced by application materials.
• Availability to work over academic, holiday, and summer breaks, as evidenced by application materials.
• Eligible for Federal Work Study.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

The student hourly must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

Employment Conditions

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• This is an hourly/non‑exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non‑exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Salary & Start Date

Advertised Salary Range: $15.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: Monday July 6, 2026

Non‑Discrimination Statement

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, [e-mail], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.

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