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Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries.
With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields.
Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
IT Support Automation
Job Summary
The IT Support Analyst will provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support to end users on various issues and problems relating to hardware, software and peripherals. This position will also be responsible for responding to, documenting and resolving service tickets in a timely manner according to SLA. The IT Support Analyst, Team Lead must have excellent problem-solving skills in order to diagnose, evaluate and resolve complex problem situations. The Support Analyst, Team Lead will also perform root cause analysis, develop documentation for typical problems and recommend procedures and controls for problem prevention. This position will support multiple platforms including desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and videoconferencing equipment.
Responsibilities

• Administer solutions for modern management of endpoints and applications; support platform software upgrades, workstation patching/compliance, and application delivery
• Engage in the continuous improvement of endpoint administration including automation, monitoring, patching, backup/recovery, etc. by applying industry standards and best practices
• Document, implement, and adapt procedures, standards, and guidelines consistent with changing needs and strategic objectives
• Participate and lead a variety of projects requiring technical expertise and project management skills
• Utilize and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and tools
• Diagnose and resolve unique, nonrecurring problems associated with application software and operating systems; determine the source of problems and classify their level, priority, and nature
• Configure, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and support computer workstations, laptops, printers, mobile devices, phones, and other computer and telecommunications equipment
• Participate in hardware and software reviews and recommend purchases; Maintain inventory of installed software, manage software licensing and create policies and procedures for upgrades
• Act as a technical leader in a consultative role for customers to understand specific application requests and provide appropriate solutions/recommendations
• Communicate service outages internally and externally, escalate tickets appropriately, and may provide after-hours and weekend support on a rotational basis
• Perform system administration functions in a corporate environment, with Configuration Manager, JAMF, and Active Directory Administration experience
• Collaborate with other support teams to ensure response times within service level agreements are reached
• Provide support and act in a consultative role to other team members who provide support for end-points, hardware, software, peripherals, and various services across the Windows and Apple operating systems including, but not limited to: installation, configuration, troubleshooting, consultation, and training
• Functions as the key contact for IT requests from a broad range of users for technical support. Provides consultation and support; communicates effectively to convey complex technical information

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• Five (5) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications

• A+; Net+, certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Experience

• Seven (7) years of experience
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Three (3) years of experience in a higher education environment
• Experience with Enterprise and/or Line-Of-Business applications

Proposed Salary
$46,513 - $58,141
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date
August 11, 2026
Application review may begin as early as August 10, 2026.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu .
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu .
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.

Background Check

• Position of Trust