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SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) ยท 2 days ago

IT & Scholars Support Technician

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is a non-profit organization dedicated to closing educational and career opportunity gaps for young people. They are seeking an IT & Scholars Support Technician to provide in-person and remote IT support for staff and high school scholars, ensuring smooth operation of technology and educational tools.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Provide in-person and remote IT support for SEO staff, high school scholars, and part-time instructors using tools like Zoom, Gmail, Brightspace, and other educational technologies
Support Saturday Programming in-person with IT, AV, Wi-Fi, and Chromebook troubleshooting
Manage IT equipment rentals and loaners for both weekday and weekend programs
Own IT support issues from start to finish, documenting solutions in tickets and knowledge articles
Maintain high standards of customer service, focusing on fast response and high first-touch resolution
Build and maintain an IT knowledge base with articles on core tools and standard operations (e.g., VPN, password resets, Chromebook setup)
Collaborate with the Director of IT Operations to recommend improvements to the technical tool suite
Serve as an adult presence on campus, supporting program operations, student supervision, attendance, and special activities
The scope of work includes:
Help Desk: Okta, password resets, MFA, Zoom, G-Suite, Zendesk, Robin Conference Booking
Hardware: Troubleshooting workstations, laptops, printers, Zoom Rooms, monitors, AV equipment
Instructor Support: Projection, dongles, Wi-Fi/Mi-Fi, Chromebook distribution
Onboarding: Application training, account setup (Okta, Outlook, Zoom, Nitro, Box, Monday, Robin), laptop configuration, printer setup, equipment distribution
Student Support: Brightspace admin, course enrollments, Chromebook and MiFi support, onboarding for Gmail/Zoom/EdTech
Staff Support: Microphone setup, projection, dongles, personal device AV issues
Office Management: Workstation reconfiguration, equipment moves, cable management
Network: Server room, AV equipment, upgrades/testing with NY office
Account Management: Okta/AD account creation, license assignment
General: Classroom troubleshooting, equipment distribution, attendance support, student supervision
Year-round duties include office IT support, AV, server room management, onboarding/offboarding, laptop configuration, and Saturday Academy support
Seasonal projects: Chromebook setup/distribution, instructor onboarding, special events (e.g., graduations, mentor sessions), and summer intern support
Non-IT support: Lunch and hallway supervision, attendance, equipment organization, supporting student well-being

Qualification

IT support experienceGoogle WorkspaceOktaZendeskActive DirectoryVMWareCustomer service skillsTask managementCommunicationProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Associate's degree in technology or related field preferred
3-5 years of IT support/troubleshooting experience
Experience with Okta, VMWare, Active Directory, Google Workspace, Zendesk, or O365 is a plus
Experience with virtual classroom or instructional technologies is a plus
Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
Strong interpersonal, task management, and customer service skills

Benefits

Low-cost health, vision, and dental options
Generous holiday schedule and PTO policies
Disability coverage
Fully paid time off for new parents
Employer contributions to health reimbursement and retirement accounts

Company

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

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Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Saratu Grace Ghartey
Chief Operating Officer
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Alexa Karman
Edge Access Partner
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