IT Program Assistant

Ravinia Festival Association Inc
Highland Park, United States of America
28 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
$ 46K

Job location

Highland Park, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
iOS
Apple Mac Systems
Desktop Computing
Networking Hardware
Software Deployment
Web Applications
Wireless Networks
Computer Equipment
Information Technology
Gsuite

Job description

Please note: As the IT Program Assistant, you will work a part-time schedule of between 4 to 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for up to 29 hours per week during regular business hours., Ravinia Information Technology is seeking a part-time IT Program Assistant for the 2026 fiscal year. The person in this role will provide technical support to staff and handle a variety of tasks, including installing software on desktop operating systems, setting up computer and network equipment, running reports, and organizing hardware inventory. The individual in this position will also support the team with a variety of technology projects. Reporting to the Senior System Administrator, you are self-motivated and eager to learn system administration according to best practices. The ideal candidate will have some work experience supporting Windows, MacOS and iOS operating systems, along with troubleshooting end-user issues related to Google Workspace, wireless networks, video calls, printers, and copiers. Some experience with help desk ticketing systems and Windows Active Directory is a plus. Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as a member of the Ravinia IT support staff
  • Provide first responses to employees relative to software and hardware issues
  • Optimize desktop computers as instructed by system administrators
  • Assist in the deployment of new computer equipment
  • Organize and document spare computer hardware inventory
  • Document technical issues
  • Run or compile reports
  • Pick up IT mail and small packages
  • Handle audio/visual and printer support for Ravinia staff
  • Assist IT team on small projects and tasks as needed, Schedule: As the IT Program Assistant, you will work a part-time schedule of between 4 to 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for up to 29 hours per week during regular business hours. Office Location: This position is on-premises at Ravinia Offices, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Research?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, Able to manage tasks efficiently while adhering to organizational procedures and standards

  • Customer service skills
  • Research and problem-solving
  • Lift, arrange, and connect computers, monitors, and peripherals
  • Ability to collaborate and work on a small team
  • Perform tasks independently across a physical campus environment
  • Comfortable supporting remote users

Education & Experience * High school diploma or equivalent

  • Experience with Windows and/or Apple computer hardware and software
  • Experience using web-based applications
  • Prior work experience

Benefits & conditions

Eligible for the Illinois Paid Leave plan.

About the company

At Ravinia, we believe in the transformative power of shared, live-music moments and their ability to inspire individuals, strengthen communities, and foster a more connected world. Beyond presenting outstanding performances by the world's greatest musicians, our mission as a not-for-profit organization is to develop broader, more diverse audiences and performers in the music industry with our Reach Teach Play® community engagement and education programs, our Steans Institute's collaborative and experiential artistic training programs, and more. Together, Ravinia's initiatives serve tens of thousands of students, families, and emerging professional musicians. Our 36-acre park is home to North America's longest-running outdoor music festival and its most artistically diverse. Over 100 different events, featuring a mix of classical, rock, pop, jazz, R&B, indie, and country performers, make up a typical summer season across our open-air and indoor stages, including the annual residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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