Job title: Law School Assistant Instructional Technology Specialist
Company: Loyola University Chicago
Job description: Position DetailsJob Title ASSIS TECH SPECIALIST – LAW SCHOOL
Position Number 8100151
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name LAW SCHOOL
Location Code LAW LIBRARY COMPUTER CENTER (02710D)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide first level technical computing support and related services to Law faculty, staff, and students. In consultation with the Director of Law Technology, establish priorities for service request resolution and coordinate which resources are required to resolve open service requests according to established procedures. This includes:
- Performing the initial intake of new LSCS requests for service and managing requests through the tracking system through to completion.
- Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Law school Windows and Mac hardware and software, including deploying new hardware, maintaining a hardware and software inventory database, installing new software releases, system upgrades and patches on Law School systems, and other tasks as assigned.
- Providing Law faculty, staff and student training for Law School software and hardware systems. Creating and maintaining user and system documentation.
- Provide classroom technology and media support to Law School users. This includes:
- Providing maintenance, updates and troubleshooting of classroom technology systems;
- Serving as LSCS primary in-person point-of-contact for the Weekend JD Program;
- Advising faculty and staff on classroom technology requirements and limitations;
- Preparing room(s) with proper equipment for events (e.g. classroom teaching, meetings, seminars, etc.); and
- Troubleshooting issues as they arise for online course/conference moderators and attendees.
- Support Law School Exams. Assist with the pre-exam setup, communication, and support during exam periods. This may require irregular and/or weekend hours.
- Work as a member of a team on various types of technology projects that support Law staff, faculty, students and departments. This includes responding to changing priorities based on the time of the semester and special projects and initiatives, alternating between desktop and instructional technology support to meet the needs of the unit, working independently and with other team members to troubleshoot and resolve service requests and questions from Law School users, and proactively asking questions and seeking clarification.
- Maintain security protocols for Law School systems and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- Work collaboratively and proactively communicate to deliver consistent, high-quality support.
- Be available to support specific the various educational programs and conferences taking place at the law school, as well as support weekend JD needs.
- Perform additional tasks as needed, supporting various IT projects and contributing to operational improvements.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience-Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent experience desirable.
-2+ years of technical experience or related field desirable.
-Project management experience.
-Experience providing technical training or related field.
QualificationsQualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving abilities.
- A strong work ethic, a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.
- A self-starter and capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Have a commitment to continuous skills improvement and learning.
- Experience and understanding of customer service and customer relations.
- Willingness to take the initiative on projects and issues that arise.
Experience or Knowledge of the following or related, preferred:
- Microsoft Exchange or similar e-mail systems.
- Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Windows 10/11 and macOS hardware and software. Active Directory, and Classroom and AV technology
- Network technologies, Microsoft SCCM, scripting languages, security networks, databases, telecommunications
- Project management experience.
- Providing technical training or related.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses–Computer Skills
- Proficient in Windows 10/11 and macOS
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Microsoft Exchange or similar e-mail systems.
- Experience configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Windows 10/11 and macOS hardware and software. Active Directory, and Classroom and AV technology
- An understanding of network technologies.
- Experience using: Microsoft SCCM
- Ability to work with or learn at least two scripting languages
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions Irregular Hours
Open Date 08/11/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $31.96 /hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $26.05 /hr
Special Instructions to ApplicantsAs a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at .About Loyola University ChicagoFounded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With -including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, .Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s .
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Expected salary: $31.96 per hour
Location: Chicago, IL
Job date: Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:54:35 GMT
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