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Wright State University

Information Technology Analyst I

🇺🇸 Dayton, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $20 per Hour

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ September 1st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Wright State University is hiring an Information Technology Analyst I. The role involves providing wide-ranging support for over 1700 public workstations, classroom IT/AV, and conference room systems across multiple locations. The analyst assists in deploying and troubleshooting technology and supports faculty, staff, students, and visitors with computing needs and IT/AV system issues.

Highlights
  • Support university-wide deployment and maintenance of public workstations, classroom IT/AV systems, and conference room technology.
  • Install, troubleshoot, and repair IT/AV equipment, addressing high-priority classroom calls and routine issues.
  • Participate in software integration, testing, and deployment across public computing environments.
  • Assist with building and deploying operating system images and specialized software installation.
  • Research current trends and advancements in instructional technology and higher education IT applications.
  • Required knowledge includes PC applications, OS and software deployment technology, and IT/AV systems installation and problem-solving.
  • Preferred certifications include A+, Apple, and Extron certifications.
  • Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field with one year relevant experience or an Associate's degree plus two years relevant experience including customer service.
  • Must demonstrate excellent customer service, communication skills, and the ability to handle non-routine problems independently and as part of a team.
  • Salary starts at $19.82 per hour with a 100% full-time equivalent position in the Computing & Telecommunications department.

Information Technology Analyst I Full Description

Information Technology Analyst I
EEO Statement  | Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title  | Information Technology Analyst I
Job Category:  | IT
Department  | Computing & Telecommunications
EEO number:  | 25H355
Position FTE  | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate  | 19.82
Salary Band:  | UC HR4

Job Summary/Basic Function:  | To provide a broad range of services in support of university-wide, large-scale deployment of over 1700 publicly available workstations, classroom IT/AV systems, and conference room systems, in various locations, on and off campus, within and outside normal business hours. To assist faculty, staff, students, and visitors with computing needs while acting as a resource to the entire organization in the area of public computing, IT/AV systems, and technology support.

Minimum Qualifications  | Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field plus one year of relevant experience; OR Associate’s degree or comparable college credit in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field and two years relevant experience; and at least two years customer service experience. Related experience can include experience gained through internship/externship and/or student employment. Excellent customer service and communication skills; ability to use reason, discretion and diplomacy in resolving difficult situations. Knowledge of personal computer applications. Knowledge of OS and software deployment technology. Ability to work independently and in a team. Knowledge of IT/AV systems installation and problem solving. Ability to use good judgment, initiative, and creativity to resolve non-routine problems. Willingness to take on challenges to build skill-sets and expertise. Must be professional and dependable at all times.

Preferred Qualifications  | A+ Certification

Apple Certification
Extron Certification
Essential Functions and percent of time:  | 45% Classroom and Computer Lab Support:
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair IT/AV equipment. High level of customer service and appropriate support protocol in response to A1 Priority classroom calls and daily routine pursuits. Utilize resources and communication tools for effective response strategies by quickly and correctly evaluating and determining order of priorities and resolution requirements. Follow up with clear and concise communication and documentation.

30% Hardware:
Hardware: Participate in the integration of over 50 unique software packages into the existing deployment. Perform field testing to ensure successful integration and functionality between peripheral equipment. Support public kiosks, printers, and open lab spaces. Address conference room equipment, as needed. Track and maintain proper equipment inventory.

15% Software:
Support senior staff in installing, distributing, and maintaining core operating systems, applications, and specialized departmental software in a public computing environment. Assist with building images, deploying images, specialized software, OS standards, and multi-casting.

5% Research and Analysis:
Research and analysis of current trends and new developments in higher education instructional applications, equipment, and innovations. Attend conferences, workshops, training, etc. Spend time reviewing applicable web resources and networking with colleagues to increase skills and knowledge.

5% Other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):  |
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:  |
Working Conditions  | Involves climbing ladders, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. May be required to enter spaces with bio-chemical hazard precautions. Involves extensive walking, with or without pushing utility carts.
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Posting Date  | 08/29/2025
First Consideration Date:  | 09/14/2025
Closing Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
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