**41610BR** **Extended Job Title:** IT Support Technician III **Position Description:** The IT Support Technician III's scope includes providing technical support and assistance to departments, faculty, staff, and students with the use of basic hardware and some software support and maintenance. This position will also specialize in hardware and software relevant to the department or unit, and manage area or unit IT projects in support of business operations. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees. **Requisition ID:** 41610BR **Optional Attachments:** Professional License/Certification **Travel Required:** Up to 25% **Major/Essential Functions:** + With limited supervision by management and/or project leads: + Provides technical guidance to management regarding capital replacement, and other technology purchases and evaluations. + Troubleshoots primarily hardware, some software, or some system problems, interfacing with central technology support areas. + Performs technical duties necessary for department or unit business operations. + Works independently on: + Primarily department or unit hardware and some software support and maintenance, including, but not limited to, desktops, printers, lab equipment, etc. + Technical projects. + Specializes in advanced technology relevant to the department or unit. + Other duties as assigned by Learning Technologies or IT Division Leadership **Requires** **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:** Demonstrated ability to: + Exercise judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. + Plan and organize effectively, prioritize goals, use time efficiently, and stay on task. + Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. + Establish and maintain effective work relationships. + Advanced analytical skills, including process description, logic, problem diagnostics, and problem solving. + Advanced technology hardware and software competency. + Training in advanced hardware and software support through education or experience. **Grant Funded?:** No **Pay Basis:** Hourly **Work Location:** Lubbock **Preferred Qualifications:** + Technical Certifications + Audiovisual Hardware Troubleshooting + Audiovisual Technology Programming. + Good organizational skills + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills + Superior non-verbal, oral and written communication skills + Ability to explain complex information and technologies in simple terms **Department:** IT Learning Technologies **Required Attachments:** Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV **Job Type:** Full Time **Job Group:** Mid-Level IT **Occasional Duties:** **Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:** Should have technical and computer background, supervisory skills and experience, excellent interpersonal skills and be service oriented. Be a customer service advocate. Possess the ability to establish a plan of action, prioritize, and execute assigned tasks effectively. **Shift:** Day **Required Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree with coursework in computer science, MIS, IT, or other related area plus three (3) years related full-time paid experience OR a combination of related education and/or experience. Applicants for this Security Sensitive Level II position will be subject to a criminal background check and must pass a drug and alcohol test after a conditional offer of employment has been extended, but before employment can be confirmed. **Does this position work in a research laboratory?:** No **Navy Enlisted Classification Code:** All IT NEC's **Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:** 255A, 255S, 25B **Air Force Specialty Code:** 33S4 **Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code:** 0681, 8055 **Safety Information:** Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. **Pay Statement:** Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan. **EEO Statement:** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. **About the University:** Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world. About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.