Title: Help Desk Support Technician
Agency: Tidewater Community College
Location: Norfolk - 710
FLSA: Nonexempt
Hiring Range: $44,192 - $50,000, commensurate w/ experience
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Job Description:
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.
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. Minimum Qualifications:
1. Knowledge of LAN, WAN, and wireless configuration, including protocols such as TCP/IP.
2. 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.
3. Demonstrated ability to setup and support mobile devices, iOS and Android.
4. Ability to communicate effectively at a technical and end-user level both orally and in writing.
5. Ability to work without direct supervision or with a team.
6. Ability to handle multiple basic tasks at one time and solve routine problems with limited assistance.
7. Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse groups of people.
8. 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.
9. Ability to follow directions and to work in tense situations.
10. A+ Certification or equivalent
Additional Considerations:
11. Previous experience in an IT support role