Technical Support Assistant

Massachusetts Bay Community College; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Bay Community College in Wellesley Hills seeks a part-time Technical Support Assistant to join the End User Services team, providing courteous, timely hardware and software assistance for student, faculty, and staff devices and for classrooms, labs, and events. The shift is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM–12:30 PM on the Wellesley campus.

Required qualifications include experience troubleshooting computers and audiovisual equipment and familiarity with Windows 11, Chrome OS or Mac

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting computers and audiovisual equipment.
• Experience working in a multi-user environment supporting users at different levels.
• Previous operating systems experience using Windows 11, Chrome OS or Mac OS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and resolve IT help desk ticket requests and incidents.
• Support computers and peripheral equipment using a variety of operating systems and applications.
• Maintain and install all software applications related to MassBay computing.
• Support College-wide and multi-campus audiovisual services in classrooms, meeting rooms, and auditorium.
• Provide routine computer, printer, and peripherals maintenance.
• Provide computer software and hardware orientation for students.
• Make necessary arrangements for outside repair as needed.
• Provide back up coverage for the College Copy Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting hardware

Multi-user support

Cross-platform OS

Tools

Windows 11

Chrome OS

Mac OS

Job description

Technical Support Assistant

Department: OIT General

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. This is a part-time, non-unit position with no benefits. As a member of the End User Services team, this individual provides technical hardware/software support for client computers and other technologies within MassBay. This individual provides courteous, timely, and effective assistance to students, faculty and staff, including classroom, lab, and event support.

Shift hours are Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, on the Wellesley campus.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor and resolve IT help desk ticket requests and incidents;
• Support computers and peripheral equipment using a variety of operating systems and applications;
• Maintain and install all software applications related to MassBay computing;
• Support College-wide and multi-campus audiovisual services in classrooms, meeting rooms, and auditorium;
• Provide routine computer, printer, and peripherals maintenance;
• Provide computer software and hardware orientation for students;
• Make necessary arrangements for outside repair as needed;
• Provide back up coverage for the College Copy Center;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting computers and audiovisual equipment;
• Experience working in a multi-user environment supporting users at different levels;
• Previous operating systems experience using Windows 11, Chrome OS or Mac OS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of affirmative Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Previous experience maintaining and trouble-shooting software applications and PC hardware;
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $25 per hour

Classification: Part-time, Non-unit

Source of Funding: Local Trust

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Deadline: September 16th, 2026 or after that until filled.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's affirmative action and or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.