Job Description

Job Title: Network Support Specialist

Location: SGSC - Douglas Campus (Main)

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 288133
About Us

Join our Team at South Georgia State College!

South Georgia State College is a residential state college of the University System of Georgia (USG).SGSC focuses on a core of strong teaching and personalized academic advising.It has a long and distinguished tradition of serving the people of Georgia.

Students pursue associate degrees in 20 programs of study, eight (5) bachelors degrees programs which are transferrable to other institutions or prepare them for careers in a variety of fields and

South Georgia State College institution has given residents in South Georgia a chance to further their education since the early 1900s.

Location

Douglas Campus is located at 100 West College Park Drive| Douglas| GA | 31533

Waycross Campus is located at 2001 S. Georgia Pkwy| Waycross| GA |31503

Valdosta Entry Program is located at 1500 N. Patterson Street| Valdosta| GA |31698

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing overall support of the college network infrastructure. In addition, the Network Support Specialist is expected to provide information technology (IT) support to faculty, staff, and students in using SGSC IT resources. This position will also provide guidance and support to other Information Technology staff regarding network issues. As a member of the Information Technology department, the Network Support Specialist will be involved in various IT tasks and projects to maintain and enhance SGSC's technology.

Responsibilities

Network SetUp and Maintenance -
Installs, configures, and maintains all aspects of network equipment for the college.

Configures and validates proper configurations of network equipment to ensure security, resiliency, and performance.

Analyzes college needs regarding the use of network equipment and provides planning and technical expertise to IT staff on college local, wireless, and wide area network services.

Works with appropriate contractors and vendors to support college network services.

Researches and recommends network equipment for the college.

Network Security -
Maintains security of the network by implementing proper security settings, updates and other required security protocols.

Advocates information technology security 'best practices'; ensures network systems conform to SGSC / USG security standards.

Travel -
Travel to support multiple campuses / sites and to attend conferences for extensive training.

Other Duties as Assigned -
Complete all other duties as assigned.

Equipment Set Up -
Assists in IT hardware and software rollouts including computers, printers, phones and other IT resources. Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Associate degree in a computer related field

Other Required Qualifications
Certifications and/or additional relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for the required education.

Required Experience
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the broad objectives and functions of the position. Proposed Salary

Commensurate with Experience.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about the job posting and technical support, please contact OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu .

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and demonstrating your eligibility for employment with South Georgia State College. Position may require credit check (if using PCard, working with cash, etc.).

Offers made are 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).

The position requires completion of SGSC annual compliance training course such as State Business Transactions, Drug free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interests/Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Contracts 101.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

South Georgia State College is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community. Equal Employment Opportunity

South Georgia State College 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) 260-4376.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Other Information

South Georgia State College Mission

South Georgia State College, a state college of the University System of Georgia, is a multi-campus, student-centered institution offering high-quality associate and select baccalaureate degree programs. The institution provides innovative teaching and learning experiences, a rich array of student activities and athletic programs, access to unique ecological sites and residential options to create a supportive learning environment.

Background Check

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