About the Role
The Institute of Knowledge (IOK) is seeking a dedicated and skilled IT Support Specialist to join our team in San Francisco, California. This Full-Time position supports a unique, mission-driven educational organization by maintaining and improving the technical infrastructure for online courses, onsite classes, and community events.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely and effective first and second-line technical support for hardware, software, and network issues.
- Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, and peripheral devices.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and network access.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi).
- Support audio-visual equipment for classrooms and online learning.
- Maintain an accurate IT asset inventory and create system documentation.
- Assist in the implementation of new IT projects and system upgrades.
- Ensure system and data security by following best practices and protocols.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an IT Support Specialist or in a similar technical support role.
- Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems and standard office software.
- Solid understanding of networking principles, protocols, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with user account management, preferably in an Active Directory environment.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical individuals.
- Proactive and self-motivated approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Skills
- Hardware support
- Software support
- Network troubleshooting
- User account management
- Active Directory
- Audio-visual equipment support
- IT asset management
- System documentation
- IT project implementation
- System security
Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Onsite
Education Level
- Relevant qualification in Information Technology or a related field is highly desirable.
Salary/Compensations
- $40.00 - $55.00 USD per hour
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage
- Stable, full-time position
- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
About the Company
- IOK offers a diverse range of Islamic educational programmes, including a full-time WASC-accredited school, seminaries, and chaplaincy services for Muslims of all ages.
