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IT Specialist (part-time)

Title:                         IT Specialist (part-time)

Classification:        Part-time; non-exempt; hourly

Office Location:     TCAT - McMinnville, 241 Vo Tech Dr., McMinnville, TN 37110

Hours:                     Monday through Thursday 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.  (16 hours/week)

Pay:                          $30/hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical Diploma or Associates degree in computer science or related field from a regionally accredited college
• Minimum of three (3) years of information technology
• Experience in use of Windows and Linux operating systems, specifically Windows 10 & 11, Windows Server 2016, 2019, & 2022, Microsoft Azure, and Ubuntu
• Demonstrated abilities in a variety of information technology services
• Ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Possess valid TN driver’s license
• Willing to travel as needed

General Duties:

This position will help ensure the stable operation of the computer networks and educational courseware products across all campuses. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links. The position will also analyze and resolve end-user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end-user training where required.

The IT Specialist reports to the President and is responsible for helping support the information technology needs on the campus along with supporting other evening institutional needs. 

Key Responsibilities – Essential Job Functions

The IT Specialist is responsible to perform the following: 

• PC support – purchasing, setup, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and other support
• Network maintenance – troubleshooting and routine maintenance
• Website maintenance
• General application software support
• Microsoft Cloud services support such as Teams and One Drive
• Google Cloud services support
• Recommend and support purchasing of IT-related equipment
• IT asset management – asset tag and inventory
• Develop and maintain IT procedures as needed
• Support and troubleshooting of the digital signs
• User ID management
• Work with the Tennessee Board of Regents as needed
• Perform environmental monitoring of Data Center
• COE accreditation and IT audit support
• Data entry and scanning to support the institution
• Proctoring tests when needed
• Serving as the lead for Accessibility efforts for the institution
• Other duties as assigned

Background checks will be completed on all new hires. Employees will be asked to sign a background release authorizing TCAT - McMinnville to complete a background check which will include the following: Sex Offender Registry, County Criminal & Federal Criminal.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions (ADA REQUIREMENTS)

Walking, climbing, bending and stooping. Work performed in office, testing center and classroom environments. Position requires the use of a computer.

Sedentary Work – Walking or standing to a significant degree; sitting for brief periods of time; be able to bend and stoop; use body members (arms, hands, fingers).

SALARY: Commensurate with experience, education and training according to Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology salary guidelines.


EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. A criminal/financial background check will be required for applicants elected.

TCAT - McMinnville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by the Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Robin Lay, Grant and Project Specialist robin.lay@tcatmcminnville.edu, 241 Vo-Tech Dr, McMinnville, TN 37110, (931) 473-5587. The TCAT - McMinnville policy on nondiscrimination can be found at https://tcatmcminnville.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement . EOE/AA/Title IX/Title VI/ADA Employer

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