Information Technology-SOM - 420401
Career Area :Information Technology
Posting Open Date:01/09/2026
Application Deadline:01/19/2026
Position Type:Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title :Technology Support Technician
Position Number:Vacancy ID:S026698
Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week:40
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:$19.00/per hour
Estimated Duration of Appointment:6 months not to exceed 11 months
Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
This position will report to the Hub Lead. Provide service-oriented technical support and/or training to UNC School of Medicine faculty, staff, and students for a variety of hardware, software, operating systems and networks. Principal duties require working knowledge, technical aptitude and analytical skills in diagnosing and resolving customer problems either over the phone, via remote support tools, or in person. Complex troubleshooting will be performed in collaboration with internal and external technical support groups. Escalation to a Technical Support Analyst/Specialist may also be necessary. Duties also include documenting work completed and contributing to technical projects. Provide support to further and achieve the goals and priorities established by the leadership of the School of Medicine. Candidate must have excellent customer service skills and work well in a team environment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Graduation from high school and one year in the field of technology related to the position's role.
- Computer coursework may be substituted year-for- year for the required experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Journey level requires an additional six months experience
- Advanced level requires an additional one year of experience.
Candidates must have demonstrated troubleshooting skills and be able to solve simple technical problems with ease. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Candidates must have strong customer service skills and work well in a team environment. Candidates must have demonstrated experience with both Windows and Macintosh environments.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Prefer candidates with basic troubleshooting for smartphones/tablets, and extensive Virus/Malware removal experience.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.