Support Technician - Ellucian

Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission - power education so institutions can empower student success.  We are the global market leader in EdTech for higher education, serving more than 2,900 customers and reaching over 22 million students in 50 countries.  We are dedicated to helping higher education unlock learning for all by providing solutions that support the entire student lifecycle and deliver insights needed now and into the future.

We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.

Ellucian is seeking to hire a Support Technician to work onsite at Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, MS. Tougaloo College prepares its students to be lifelong learners who are committed to leadership and service in a global society through its diverse undergraduate and graduate programs. The College is accessible to all persons while making students aware of its rich legacy as an independent, historically black liberal arts institution.
As a Technical Support Specialist, you will work to support the technology presence at the institution to recommend or perform complex or remedial actions to correct problems using remote diagnostic and remediation technology and tools, or at user locations. You will guide and may supervise other technical support staff and/or student workers. You will provide consultative support to department managers and end-users directly related to the general business operations, software systems, including technical assistance and training to system users.

Where you will make an impact

• Recommending or performing complex actions to correct problems using remote diagnostic, remediation technology and tools or at user locations to install, modify, or make repairs to computer hardware and/or software.
• Supervising and supporting classroom technology deployments, and similar projects.
• Supporting telecommunications.
• Installing network switches, wireless access points, and cabling as needed.
• Coordination of technical projects with affected end user departments while mentoring other technical support staff and/or student workers.
• Testing and evaluating specified software packages, proposed hardware, and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing computer systems, peripherals, and the network.
• Responding in a timely fashion to client inquiries and escalated issues concerning the operation of client-owned assets.
• Maintaining the highest level of customer service as set forth by the Ellucian general competencies.
• Providing updates, status, and completion information to management regarding all assigned incidents, requests, and projects.
• Providing regular updates to tickets within the work queue with frequency depending on priority level.
• Escalating all high priority or sensitive customer requests/concerns to the User Services team lead, or when appropriate, the CIO.
• Coordinating activities with the CSS Help Desk, Network Services, Enterprise Application Services, and other team members.
• Properly delegating appropriate work to student technicians based on need and workload.
• Contributing to development of yearly learning plan and complete plan as instructed by supervisor.
• Providing consultative support to management and end users directly related to general business operations, software systems, technical assistance, and training to system users.
• Producing relevant documentation for operational processes and process improvement. 

What will you bring 

• An excellent work ethic: a sense of personal accountability and ownership is a must.
• Excellent time-management, planning and interpersonal skills.
• Classroom technology support such as audio/visual equipment (e.g., projectors, Smartboards).
• PC Troubleshooting and Support (Windows 10, OSX) experience.
• Mobile Device troubleshooting experience.
• Telecommunications experience with an emphasis on Mitel VoIP systems.
• Basic/fundamental knowledge of networking, Wi-Fi, and structured cabling (e.g., Cat 5e/6a).
• Must have the ability to work effectively with end-users, gain their confidence, understand their technical and operational needs, and translate them into viable technical solutions.
• Superior verbal and written skills, encompassing complete understanding on the English language with exceptional communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and reconcile invoices.
• Willingness to work as a contributing member of the team including other systems personnel, the operations staff, and the account administrators.
• Must be available for flexible coverage for special events or emergencies.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Effectively manage scope and customer expectations on individual assignments.
• Excellent customer service skills.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible time off
• Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
• 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
• Parental Leave
• 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
• Telemedicine
• Wellness
  
  • Headspace Care (mental health)
  • Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
• RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
• Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
• Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
• We Foster a learning culture with:
  
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Professional development opportunities

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