IT Support Associate - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland
University of Maryland
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College Park, United States

2 weeks ago

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Posting Details:


  • Posting Details
    Position Number:

Title:


  • IT Support Assoc
    Functional Title:
  • IT Support Associate
    Category Status:
  • 22Nonexempt, Contingent 2
    Applicant Search Category:
  • Staff
    University Authorized FTE:
  • 1
    Unit:
  • AGNR-UMEFamily and Consumer Sciences
    Hiring Range Minimum:
  • 56773
    Hiring Range Maximum:
  • 68128
    Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Nonexempt Benefits Summary


Campus/College Information:


  • Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and nonprofit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
    Background Checks
  • Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:


  • University of Maryland Extension is seeking to fill seven (7) Tech Extension Digital Navigators
positions in College Park MD. They are all Nonexempt, contingent 2 positions. This is the announcement 5/7.


Description of College/Unit:


Chartered as the Maryland Agricultural College on March 6, 1856, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is the cornerstone of the University of Maryland system, built upon a foundation of sound science, groundbreaking research through the Agricultural Experiment Station, and Maryland pride.

The University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) is a leading Land-Grant institution providing teaching, research, and programs through the University of Maryland Extension (UME) to a diverse clientele in the State of Maryland and beyond.

Within the UME Family and Consumer Science Program, the Tech Extension project addresses the digital divide and increases broadband adoption through digital literacy and navigation programs in Maryland.


Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Tech Extension Digital Navigators

will:
(1) develop partnerships with local agencies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, faith-based groups, workforce agencies, for-profit industry, and others; (2) assist community residents with digital inclusion information and resources on affordable broadband access, appropriate device, and digital skills, (3) provide information and coaching to enable Maryland residents to use home devices and internet to increase digital literacy skills, and (4)provide basic technical support to enable digital access and inclusion in Maryland, and(5) provide research assistance to identify existing local resources and gather insights about community needs


Minimum Qualifications:


  • Education:
High School Diploma or GED.


Experience:


Two years with the types of hardware and software to be supported, one year of which included user support, user training, and/or programming.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:


  • General knowledge of two applicable software products.
  • Knowledge of applicable computers and peripherals.
  • Skill in configuring computer hardware and software.
  • Ability to analytically design program logic or solve technical problems.
  • Skill in operating supported computers and peripherals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work effectively with clients.

Preferences:


Preferences:


  • High school diploma with posthigh school course, or a minimum of two years relevant work experience; or Associate Degree in information science or related technology fields.
  • Previous experience working as a digital navigator, health insurance navigator, customer service or communitybased program delivery.
  • Background content knowledge of digital equity, digital navigation, and broadband.
  • Required computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite. Some familiaritywith setting up and troubleshooting electronic devices, routers and Wi-Fi networks.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (inperson, telephone and online),including the ability to establish trust with clients of varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
  • Bilingual Spanish /English is preferred.
  • Previous experience in customer service, establishing appropriate
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