Help Desk Support Technician

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday with some evenings and Saturdays as required. Sensitive Position No, Provides first level Help Desk support for the Office of Information Systems on the first shift, Monday - Friday (8:30AM to 5:00PM) with occasional Saturday support. Support services include, but are not limited to, providing first tier IT support to resolve technical issues efficiently for both local and remote users. Offer support for desktop, mobile, and cloud-based technology and systems to students, faculty, and staff. Enter trouble tickets into the Help Desk ticketing system and route advanced support requests to appropriate divisions. Monitors system logs for errors and determines when to escalate error conditions. Controls execution of batch jobs. Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor., In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link

• Knowledge of LAN, WAN, and wireless configuration, including protocols such as TCP/IP.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot Mac and PC computers, their operating systems (Windows 10 & MacOS), and their respective applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (2019 & Office 365), web browsers, electronic mail, and other software.
• Demonstrated ability to setup and support mobile devices, iOS and Android.
• Ability to communicate effectively at a technical and end-user level both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work without direct supervision or with a team.
• Ability to handle multiple basic tasks at one time and solve routine problems with limited assistance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to assist in the development and maintenance of a procedural manual specific to the college's operation and support of computer and telecommunications operations.
• Ability to follow directions and to work in tense situations.
• A+ Certification or equivalent

Additional Considerations

• Previous experience in an IT support role

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Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads - both students and employers - for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC's institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges., VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.