Description

Position Overview

The position supports day-to-day IT operations within the Life Span Institute, and three College of Liberal Arts and Sciences departments: Applied Behavioral Science, Clinical Child Psychology and Speech-Language-Hearing: Sciences & Disorders. This includes supporting Windows devices managed through MCM/Intune, macOS devices managed through Jamf Cloud, and hybrid identity systems using Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID). Other duties include application and computer peripheral support, technical consultation, purchasing and student mentoring. Training and mentorship are provided to support skill development.

Job Description

60% - Technical Support:

• Provide front-line support by phone, in-person, email, remote and chat for Windows and macOS computers, multi-functional devices (MFD), network storages and basic networking issues.
• Assist with accounts management and user access on Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Enroll macOS devices in Jamf Cloud and assist with app installs, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Manage and update Windows systems by MCM/Intune.
• Set up and configure new computers, software, printers, and peripherals (MFDs, phones, multimedia equipment and conferencing equipment).
• Follow established procedures to escalate complex issues.

25% - Technical Consultation & Purchasing:

• Help users identify basic needs (computers, accessories, software).
• Assist with gathering quotes and submitting purchase requests.
• Provide how-to instruction for common applications.

5% - Technical Liaison:

• Relay common issues to KU IT and senior LSI IT staff.
• Attend IT meetings to stay updated on university policies.

5% - Student Technicians Supervision:

• Coordinate tasks for student assistants.
• Mentor and develop their skills.

5% - Other Duties:

• Complete documentation, inventory tasks, and simple reporting.
• Special projects assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Two (2) years of IT technical support or IT helpdesk support experience.
3. Professional experience supporting Windows 10/11 or macOS.
4. In-depth knowledge of computers, operating systems, and common applications as evidenced by application materials.
5. Strong communication and customer service skills as required by work history.
6. Demonstrated experience that required learning new technologies.

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three (3) professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Monday, July 6, 2026, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Disclaimer

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