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Mississippi State University

IT Consultant

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ June 1st, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an IT Consultant to provide desktop, systems, and technical support services for the College of Veterinary Medicine – Information Technology Services. The role supports diverse users by maintaining and troubleshooting computer systems, peripherals, audio/video technologies, and related IT infrastructure, including travel to remote CVM sites.

Highlights
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, and related peripherals.
  • Install, configure, and support Windows and Macintosh operating systems and application software.
  • Support classroom, audiovisual, distance learning, and veterinary hospital clinical and administrative systems.
  • Respond to help desk requests and handle hardware, software, and networking issues.
  • Assist with user account administration, device deployment, and inventory management.
  • Coordinate with central ITS and third-party vendors for issue escalation and resolution.
  • Participate in technology upgrades, emergency response, and after-hours support, including on-call rotation.
  • Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; relevant experience may substitute education.
  • Preferred skills include experience with Windows environments, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, endpoint management, classroom technology, and clinical/hospital IT support.
  • Requires occasional travel to remote College of Veterinary Medicine sites and ability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds.