Revised Job Posting
Employer
Fairmont State University
Location: Fairmont, West Virginia, United States
Salary: Competitive
Date Posted: July 8, 2026
Position Overview
Title: Information Technology Specialist
Category: Staff – Full Time
Department: Tech Commons
Appointment: July–June (12-month position)
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Grant Funded: No
About the Role:
The Information Technology Specialist will handle day-to-day desktop support tasks and contribute to ongoing projects as both a team member and project manager. This role involves identifying solutions, developing methodologies, and implementing them or overseeing their implementation.
Responsibilities
Procurement
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to assess technological needs or issues.
- Ensure compatibility of new technologies with existing systems.
- Specify, source, and obtain quotes for hardware/software procurement.
Development
- Partner with IT Commons to create, deploy, and maintain desktop/laptop software images.
- Develop scripting solutions for software deployment and configuration.
Setup & Maintenance
- Configure and deploy new or re-purposed systems for faculty, staff, and labs.
- Install, configure, update, and upgrade software and hardware as required.
- Diagnose and repair hardware and software malfunctions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve warranty claims for malfunctioning components.
- Recover data from failed storage devices and cleanse systems of malware.
- Remove and dispose of systems and peripherals deemed obsolete.
- Support audiovisual troubleshooting tasks when necessary.
Networking
- Triage networking issues and escalate to the Networking team if needed.
- Address simple networking problems independently.
- Collaborate with Networking team to solve more complex issues.
System Administration
- Maintain software licenses (including online license management and network license deployment).
- Manage and configure computer objects in Active Directory.
- Communicate inventory updates to the Inventory Management team.
Management
- Train and supervise student computer technicians.
- Independently manage service requests and prioritize multiple tasks/projects.
- Schedule maintenance outages alongside relevant departments.
- Provide cross-training to ensure team-wide knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields preferred.
- At least three years of professional work experience beyond what’s used to satisfy the educational prerequisites.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team setting.
- Competency in Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with college policies and procedures.
- Experience with MS SCCM or DBMS is advantageous but not required.
Additional Posting Information
Requisition Number: 2027007SP
Vacancies Available: 1
Anticipated Hire Date: ASAP
Application Deadline: July 21, 2026
Quicklink for Application: Job Listing
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