In support of the university's mission and objectives, the Technical Support Analyst provides front-line technical assistance for the university-issued desktops, laptops, software, and related devices. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, installations, and maintenance activities to ensure reliable, timely, and effective ITS service delivery.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Support- Responds to Help Desk tickets via the FreshService system, providing timely support to faculty, staff, and students with IT-related concerns.
- Diagnoses and resolves hardware and software issues related to desktops, printers, and peripheral devices.
- Performs basic network troubleshooting, including connectivity issues and printer configurations.
- Maintains accurate ITS asset records for tracking and lifecycle management.
- Assists users with Microsoft 365, email, and collaboration tools.
- Sets up new user accounts and provides ITS onboarding training.
- Installs operating systems, security updates, and required software.
- Documents common issues and solutions in the ITS knowledge base.
- Supports classroom technology, ensuring projectors, AV controllers, and audiovisual equipment function properly.
- Addresses classroom technology failures promptly to minimize instructional downtime.
- Updates ITS documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Participates in ITS meetings and training to enhance technical skills.
- Assists with ITS inventory management, including tracking decommissioned assets.
- Assists with university event technology setup, as needed.
Post high school training, required, bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or related field, preferred.
EXPERIENCEThis is an entry-level position. Prior experience in IT customer service and technical troubleshooting, preferred.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)- Customer Service Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external key stakeholder(s), students, parents, faculty, staff and community partners in mind at all times.
- Professionalism – Displays a high level of professionalism, e.g. timeliness, reliability, communication, and work ethic.
- Christ-first Faith – Provides spiritual support to community members, including students, on their Christian faith journey.
- Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues, connects data points through analysis and logical conclusions/actionable strategies.
- Attention to Detail – Ability to efficiently and accurately focus on a specific task or number of tasks. Reviews details with a critical eye.
- Confidentiality – Maintains the necessary confidentiality and discretion required for the position.
- Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated messaging across a wide variety of audiences.
- Establishes Trust – Gains the confidence of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, and vulnerable.
- Problem-solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
- Results Orientation & Accountability – Takes accountability and identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
- Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others both departmentally and cross-functionally.
- Technology – Strong aptitude to learn new technologies as department processes evolve.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of time.
- Ability to lift/move objects up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work non-routine hours during certain times of the year.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to traverse campus and stairs.
Skills Required
- Post high school training, required, bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or related field, preferred.
- Prior experience in IT customer service and technical troubleshooting, preferred.
What We Do
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, accredited, Christ-centered university offering undergraduate and graduate programs designed to foster academic and spiritual growth.









