User Support Services Specialist (Part-time, Evening) - Extension Sites

Moraine Valley Community College; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental

Tuition reimbursement

MVCC Tuition waiver

SURS Retirement plan

Vacation Days

Holidays

Sick Leave

Personal days

Bereavement days

Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL is seeking a User Support Services Specialist (Part-time, Evening) for extension sites. You will provide first level end-user support for computing equipment, troubleshoot issues, and help maintain campus systems.

The role requires 1–3 years in an end-user computing environment, with experience across PC, Apple, and mobility devices. Hours are 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with work at multiple extension sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–3 years in end-user computing.
• Experience with PC, Apple, and mobility devices preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first level end-user support for computing equipment.
• Install and configure operating systems and applications on new devices.
• Coordinate hardware warranty issues with third-party vendors.
• Document procedures and log all help desk requests.
• Support faculty and student online learning and email issues.

Skills

OS concepts

Software familiarity

Communication skills

Hardware knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title

User Support Services Specialist (Part-time, Evening) - Extension Sites

Department

Client Services

Work Location

ALL SITES

Duties

Under direction of the User Support Services Coordinator, the User Support Services Specialist is responsible for first level end-user support for computing related equipment in a networked environment. Responsibilities include the installation, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing of computer equipment/applications.

The User Support Services Specialist is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Installs and troubleshoots computing equipment for end users.
• Loads and configures operating system and applications on new equipment.
• Coordinates warranty hardware problems with third‑party vendors or manufacturers.
• Assists with hardware and software installation in support of campus wide network development, installation and maintenance activities.
• Updates supported hardware and software as directed.
• Keeps /managers informed of product problems and customer situations.
• Develops and maintains an ongoing documentation effort, including documentations for procedures and processes.
• Repairs computing equipment as required, including replacement of major hardware components.
• Assists in installing new, and converted from previous, system software making sure there are adequate controls for backup and recovery.
• Maintains documentation of all service calls. Log and journal all incoming calls and help requests.
• Provides first level support for podium setups, phone problems and network connection issues.
• Supports faculty and student Online Learning and E-mail issues.
• Maintains Lab wire management and equipment functionality.
• Assists in training college staff on installed hardware and software.
• Keeps informed concerning materials, equipment, and instrumentation needed to improve computing hardware and software repair and maintenance.
• First level support for all issues received at the Help Desk.
• Maintains college computer related equipment inventory.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED; 1-3 years' experience working in an end-user computing environment, and experience with PC, Apple and/or mobility devices is required. Associate's degree preferred.
Please ensure the minimum experience required is reflected in your resume and application materials.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating system concepts and operation.
• Familiarly with programs, languages, and supported software packages.
• Above average communication skills.
• Knowledge of personal computing hardware components.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to logically approach problem solving.

Position Status

Part Time

Hours

General Hours:
Monday - Friday
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
On occasion, other hours may be needed.
Must be able to work all campus sites (main campus/Palos Hills and extension sites in Blue Island/ECBI and /or Tinley Park/SWEC)

Salary/Wage

$23.56 + evening shift differential pay

Hourly/Salary

Hourly

Benefits

PT Support Staff Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees, insurance options, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

• Health, Dental
• Tuition reimbursement
• MVCC Tuition waiver
• SURS Retirement plan
• Vacation Days
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Personal days
• Bereavement days
• Tax-sheltered annuity plans

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