IT Help Desk Support
American International University – Kuwait City
Classification: Professional/Technical
Reports to: Director of IT
Job description
Assists faculty and staff with technical support of desktop computers, applications, and related technology. Support includes specification, installation, and testing of computer systems and peripherals. Activities require interaction with application software and operating systems to diagnose and resolve unique, non-recurring problems. He also assists in the maintenance and testing of network servers and associated equipment. The position’s responsibilities require independent analyses, communication, and problem-solving. Work is performed with little supervision and requires initiative and judgment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Desktop Support calls - PC's and Peripherals
- Domain Access and E-mail registration
- Administering Active Directory
- PC system installation, setup and configuration
- Network maintenance and troubleshooting
- Grade Quick support and training
- Edline support and training
- Administrator’s plus support
- IT-Network Maps (including university maps)
- Laptop-Projector setup for Presentations
- Testing of new application updates
- IT orientation of new Staff
Key Application Responsibilities:
Share Point Server
IT Helpdesk System
TAMS – Time Attendance System
Interactive Board Application
Windows Update Server.
Follett Destiny Library Manager Program
ID Card Management Application
Nortel BCM Telephone Exchange Application.
Café Terminal
Textbook Distribution Server
SMS Manager
Symantec Backup Application
NO32 Anti-virus Application
Bell System
CCTV System
Qualifications:
BS degree in computer science or equivalent experience relevant to functional area
Must have training certificate(s) related to IT Help Desk Support
Must have 3 to 5 years of professional experience administering help desk
About American International University:
AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait with the first student cohort admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, co-educational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education. Through its educational programs, the College serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIU’s offers degree programs in Engineering, Architecture, and Design, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.
For more information about AIU visit: www.aiu.edu.kw