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Meet and Confer Standard (40 hours/week 52 weeks/year)Technology

Application Support Technician

LansingschoolsLansing🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

Salary$33.7k - $63.7k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeMeet And Confer Standard (40 Hours/week 52 Weeks/year)
Work modeOn Site
LocationLansing, United States
Microsoft OfficeSSOWindows Server

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring an Applications Support Tech. An Applications Support Tech plays a crucial role in keeping businesses running smoothly by troubleshooting and resolving software issues, ensuring seamless user experiences. They are the heroes behind the scenes, quickly diagnosing problems and implementing solutions to minimize downtime. This dynamic role offers the excitement of constantly learning new technologies and the satisfaction of directly impacting user productivity and company success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love problem-solving, a career as an Applications Support Tech is your perfect fit!

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum associate degree in a Technical Field OR certifications like CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), etc.
  • Minimum 1-3 years of IT experience
  • Strong customer service skills to assist and support users with patience and empathy, ensuring a positive user experience.
  • Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor (4-year) degree, with a technical major (Preferred)
  • Four to six years IT experience including, but not limited to:
  • Windows 10/11
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Multiple Browser platforms,
  • Google Apps, and
  • Office 365
  • Remote Desktop Tools
  • Ticketing Software

Job Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and fix software problems reported by users, ensuring quick and effective solutions to minimize downtime.
  • Provide assistance and training to users on how to effectively use software applications, addressing any questions or concerns.
  • Regularly check the performance of applications, identifying and addressing any potential issues before they affect users.
  • Work closely with software developers to report bugs, suggest improvements, and test new features or updates.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of troubleshooting steps, solutions, and standard operating procedures for future reference
  • Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from colleagues, managers, and professional development sessions
  • Build relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure a safe, welcoming, and collaborative work environment
  • Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).

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