IT Support
| Company Name: | American University of Ras Al Khaimah |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Location: | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Experience: | 2+ years |
| Degree: | Bachelor |
| Gender: | Any |
| Age: | Any |
| Nationality: | Any |
| Salary: | Unspecified |
| No. Of Vacancies: | 1 |
| Job Description: |
| Job Summary: The role of IT Support is to provide technical support to maintain the organization’s computer systems, both hardware and software and other peripheral equipment to ensure optimal performance so that end users can maintain a high level of productivity. He will be in charge of delivering first-level technical assistance to students, faculty, and staff. General information about institution The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent co-education institution of Higher Education that provides an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education. All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE; additionally, it is accredited by the U.S. regional accreditation association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The American model of higher education ensures not only skills in specific academic fields, but also a general education curriculum that exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues. AURAK is a young and rapidly growing university. AURAK is located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region. The beauty of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes — its white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sands dunes, and the many historical sites. Job Purpose & Responsibilities The role of IT Support is to provide technical support to maintain the organization’s computer systems, both hardware and software and other peripheral equipment to ensure optimal performance so that end users can maintain a high level of productivity. He will be in charge of delivering first-level technical assistance to students, faculty, and staff. Minimum Qualification and Education Essential: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or any equivalent degree. Required Knowledge and Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work productively with other members and pro-actively take on fair share of work. Must display ability to work independently and exhibit the initiative to actively work on assigned tasks to completion. Professional experience supporting PC and Mac, with support experience for hardware and software problem analysis, diagnostics, and computer imaging; customer support and service; Microsoft and Apple OS & applications; iOS and Android email and calendar configuration support; printer support; network troubleshooting. Good attention to detail and ability to show initiative. Ability to plan and prioritize workload without supervision. Ability to prioritize, manage and perform under pressure to meet SLA’s. Willing to work flexibly and with enthusiasm. Work Experience Two (2) years of experience in IT Support role or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and MAC client operating systems as well as various software packages. Excellent IT skills and computer literacy. Language proficiency required Essential: English, fluent Desirable: Arabic Competencies Service Excellence- Professional Ethics and Integrity- Problem-solving- Time Management- Teamwork- Reporting line Manager of the Office of Information Technology |
