Named AMERICA’S BEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE by Washington Monthly Office of HUMAN RESOURCES 1560 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30310 404/225-4670 POSITION: Job Duties: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Technical Support Specialist (Help Desk) Under general supervision, installs and provides technical support and problem resolution to complex PC-based software used at the College. Installs desktops (workstations), laptops, servers, switches and other technology applications according to established specifications. Provides technical assistance and support on a continuing basis to maximize use of available technology and assists in finding solutions to computer and network-related problems. Upgrades operating systems and application software. May assist with the maintenance and operation of the College’s voice and video systems. Develops and conducts training programs on hardware, software, and network applications to take full advantage of available technology for the efficient and effective operation of the college. Troubleshoots problems and provides customer assistance based on an analysis of the problem. Determines technology needs of internal and external customers and recommends solutions to meet their needs. Maintains current records (inventory) for IT equipment. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field. Perform all other duties as assigned. Ability to work evenings and on weekends. Training and experience leading to demonstrated competencies to provide software/hardware support to multi-user computer network systems; to evaluate customer requests and identify current system requirements to recommend solutions. Minimum of 2 years (within the past four years) work experience working in an environment related to the duties and responsibilities outlined above. A minimum of 1 years work experience in an environment providing software/hardware support for a multi-user computer network system and evaluating customer requests to identify current system requirements or problems and recommend solutions. Ability to provide support for Microsoft Office products (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). Ability to provide support for Windows operating systems (XP, Vista, 7). Skilled with Cloning hard drives (e.g., Symantec Ghost, Clonezilla, etc.), Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010, Windows 2003/2008 servers, Cisco switches, PHP scripting, HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). NOTE: A combination of work and education will be considered (i.e., a diploma in computer science or closely-related area and 1 years’ experience). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in instructional/educational technology, computer information systems or closely related field. A minimum of 2 years work experience in an environment providing software/hardware support for a multi-user computer network system and evaluating customer requests to identify current system requirements or problems and recommend solutions. Skilled with Linux, Banner, Sharp/Xerox or other network printer maintenance, Java Scripting, Macs, Apple Server/SAN. MCSE or MCP certification preferred. WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday SALARY: BENEFITS: DATE POSTED: TO APPLY: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Regular State of Georgia benefits 08/10/2011 Atlanta Technical College only accepts electronic application from the following: Visit https://www.easyhrweb.com/JC_AtlantaTech/Job%20Listings/JobListings.aspx to apply: Instructions: Press control then click on link to go to ATC Job Center Background screenings are conducted prior to employment. CLOSING DATE: Open Until filled As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment, contact or for further information regarding these laws (Title VI, IX and Section 504) contact Harriett Ferrell, equity coordinator, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite 128, 404.225.4463. Email: hferrell@atlantatech.edu. Atlanta Technical College, 1560 Metropolitan Parkway, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. 08/10/2011