Information Technology Apprenticeship

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Provides technical assistance and works closely with other technical staff to develop and apply practical skills. Learns tools to assist information technology with campus IT or AV systems. Assists technical staff in fulfilling requests or resolving incidents for all systems on campus. Provides customer service support to the campus community. Please note this position is an apprenticeship within Kennesaw State University Information Technology Services department; it does not guarantee permanent employment with the University.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - 
1. Collaborates with UITS staff to resolve technical incidents or fulfill service requests
2. Learns to perform installations and/or configurations of hardware and ensures user devices and/or AV equipment connect with network, wi-fi and associated peripherals
3. Learns to identify individual component failures and replace computer, audio, video or control system components
4. Provides technical customer service assistance while following established procedures to resolve user technical issues
5. Learns to document and appropriately escalate incidents

Educational Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Required Experience
No experience required; on-the-job training provided

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Student currently enrolled seeking a degree.

KNOWLEDGE
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Will acquire experience and exposure to information technology systems, programs and processes
Will acquire experience with regulations pertaining to information technology
Will acquire experience with regulations pertaining to storage and handling of confidential data
Learn to accurately define incidents, problems, and events in the trouble ticketing system
Learn to troubleshoot and resolve desktop computing and audio-visual issues
SKILLS
Interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, [email protected], or by making a report here .

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf