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Technology Support Center/Knowledge & Training Analyst

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Information Technology Support Associate
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Posting Duration 12/19/2025 - 1/6/2026
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

This position is part of the Technology Support Center (TSC) team which provides first level functional and technical support through phone, email, chat, web form, and in person contacts. Support topics cover a broad range including but not limited to applications, university owned hardware, ISU functional processes, and personally owned devices. When escalation is necessary, analysts will accurately document the issue or request and escalate to the appropriate team. The supported user base includes prospective students, enrolled students, faculty, staff, guests, and annuitants of Illinois State University.

This position is part of the Knowledge Team which is tasked with creating and modifying internal and end user facing knowledge articles within a knowledge management system. Additional responsibilities may include training of new TSC students and full-time staff, training on new or updated TSC supported processes, and customer facing training of supported IT products and processes in use at Illinois State.

Additional Information
Technology Solutions provides Information Technology services for the administrative and business functions of Illinois State University. Through our Technology Support Center and our highly trained staff, Technology Solutions looks to improve the campus experience for students, faculty, staff, and the rest of the University community.

Client Services provides computing support to the entire campus community. They diagnose and resolve information technology-related issues, including problems with network connectivity and ULID accounts.

Position Highlights:

This position is eligible for hybrid work (mix of pre-scheduled remote and in-person days) after a minimum six-month training period. Eligibility is based upon employee performance, appropriate remote working environment, and business needs.
University Benefit Highlights:

Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid benefit time
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent
Any combination totaling one year from the following categories:
a. college course work which included Information Technology, IT Management, Programming, IT Systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
- 30 semester hours equals one year (12 months)
- 60 semester hours or Associate’s degree equals 18 months
- 90 semester hours equals two years (24 months)
- Bachelor's or higher degree equals three years (36 months)
b. progressively more responsible work experience in an Information Technology related profession
The following skills and abilities:
a. Ability to interact and work effectively in a team environment
b. Demonstrated ability to follow established procedures, even in a high-pressure situation
c. Ability to effectively multitask and self-manage assigned projects and daily tasks in an environment with shifting priorities
d. Excellent oral and written communication skills
e. Proven customer service skills and the ability to work with a diverse constituency
f. Proven analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to research complex problems independently
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Information Technology-related certification
Experience with and aptitude for creation of business or technical documentation
Experience working with customer or support record applications such as a CRM or ITSM system.
Previous experience in a higher education environment and/or previous technology support environments.
Experience supporting both the Windows and Mac operating systems, as well as a variety of mobile operating systems (Android, iOS, etc.), common browsers, and applications such as Microsoft Office.
Experience working in a call center environment


Salary

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Kira Shelton
Phone Number (309) 438-8311
Address
Comments Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position, then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be emailed, faxed, or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Email: kgshelt@ilstu.edu
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.