Job Summary:
Liberty University is seeking an IT Computer Lab Apprentice to provide technical support for their assigned business unit. The role involves assisting with technical issues, streamlining business processes, and working closely with the Computer Lab staff to enhance the learning environment.
Responsibilities:
• Assists the department he or she is assigned to with technical issues.
• Works on tasks as assigned by leadership.
• Assists their team in streamlining business processes using new or current technology.
• Documents business processes, reviews inefficiencies, and makes recommendations for improvement to supervisor.
• Learns University systems and data sets in order to accurately extract information from those systems.
• Adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary and professional manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.
• Staff the service desks on a regularly scheduled basis, offering assistance to students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
• Hardware/software diagnosis and repairs.
• Complete internal documentation when required and utilize help request system to document work and customer interaction.
• Work with the Computer Lab Supervisors and Technicians with their daily tasks in order to learn from them and assist them.
• Communicates regularly with Computer Lab staff and assist in communication between the student workers and the staff members.
• Occasional coordination of small projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Basic knowledge of computer trouble shooting with experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and standard office technologies.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Willingness and ability to provide consistent and exceptional customer service.
• Promptness and reliability to follow scheduled hours.
• Willingness to protect the integrity of Liberty’s IT systems and follow necessary security policies.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English to support professional correspondence and collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal and public communication skills to represent Liberty University in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to assess situations, evaluate information, and solve both routine and complex problems using sound judgment.
• Frequently required to perform desk-based work, including computer use and data entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings and collaborative settings, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.
Preferred:
• Working on a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Previous knowledge and experience in troubleshooting and repairing hardware and software issues, networks, and software issues.
• Experience working in computer labs or similar environments.
• Experience with Mac and Linux systems.
• Experience with basic scripting (e.g., Power Shell, batch files).
Company:
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 1971. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Lynchburg, VA, US, , with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.