Job Summary

Under supervision of the Director, IT Academic Support and Services, this position provides high-quality direct IT technical support for the faculty, staff and students within the College of Business, along with providing additional support to the Colleges that are directly supported by the Division of IT. Leveraging strong customer service expertise alongside a comprehensive array of technical competencies to address the specific requirements of the supported Colleges.

Position utilizes and configures IT remote management, inventory, security systems to provide services and to ensure systems met CSU and SJSU IT standards and procedures. These are used to efficiently configure, patch, update applications and OSs. Position also collaborates and assists other IT staff.

Key Responsibilities

• IT Workstation Support and Maintenance: Provide high-quality IT services for lifecycle support and management of workstations (laptops, desktops, tablets) used by employees and students to meet departmental and curricular needs.
• IT Support for College and Departmental Technologies: Provide IT technical support, services and coordination that are unique to the College of Business.
• IT Remote Management Systems
• Team Collaboration and Documentation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate professionally, respectfully, and effectively—verbally and in writing—with constituents, including students, faculty, staff, and vendors with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Strong customer service and technical support skills, including the ability to provide direct IT assistance to employees and students.
• In-depth knowledge of currently supported versions of Windows, macOS, iPadOS, iOS, and Android operating systems.
• Ability to learn, configure, and use remote management technologies to support, monitor, patch, update, install, and maintain Windows and macOS systems.
• Ability to review IT security reports and respond appropriately to malware, antivirus, and other security-related issues.
• Knowledge of cloud-based systems and the ability to provide support for their configuration and use.
• Expertise in digital audio, photo, video, and other media applications used by students, faculty, and staff, including the ability to learn and support future applications.
• Knowledge of and ability to support Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace, and other software applications used across departments.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues involving operating systems, software, media applications, print spoolers, print quota systems, and other end-user technologies.
• Knowledge of and ability to configure, support, and troubleshoot printers, copiers, scanners, wireless/Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, and digital door lock systems.
• Basic ability to support and troubleshoot audiovisual systems.
• Ability to set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and connect computers, video and production equipment, classroom audiovisual equipment, and basic audio and lighting systems.
• Ability to write, review, and update detailed IT management and support procedures.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills, including the ability to provide effective software and technology training.

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Three years’ experience providing technical support and training for computers and applications.
• Experience troubleshooting computer hardware and peripherals.
• Experience developing documentation for end-users.
• Experience using a ticketing system and documenting outcomes.

Compensation

Classification: Technology Support Specialist III
CSU Salary Range: $6,492/month - $9,458/month (Step 1 – Step 20)

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: October 5, 2026 through October 18, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

People and Culture
jobs@sjsu.edu

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Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status.