IT Support

**Job Title: IT Support** **Classification:** Institutional Support **Reports To:** Technology Support Coordinator **Location:** Saad Al Abdullah, Kuwait **About The American International University** American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU provides degrees in Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business Administration, with English as the language of instruction. The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society. For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw **Job Summary** The IT Support Technician is responsible for providing frontline technical support to faculty, staff, and students at American International University (AIU). This role focuses on day-to-day troubleshooting, deployment, and maintenance of end-user technology, classrooms, laboratories, offices, academic software environments, and event-related IT systems. The position ensures a high level of service availability, responsiveness, and user satisfaction across the campus. **Role Impact** This role directly supports the continuity of academic instruction and administrative operations by ensuring that technology issues are resolved promptly and learning and working environments remain fully functional. The IT Support Technician plays a key role in minimizing downtime, supporting classroom and laboratory readiness, enabling successful university events, and ensuring effective use of institutional technology resources for students, faculty, and staff. **Key Responsibilities** IT Support & Helpdesk Operations * Provide desktop and end-user support for PCs, laptops, printers, and peripherals across the university. * Install, configure, and set up new computer systems, hardware, and standard software images. * Diagnose and resolve hardware, operating system, and application issues in a timely and efficient manner. * Log, track, and resolve incidents and service requests using the IT Helpdesk Ticketing System (ServiceDesk Plus). * Support and train users on key university applications including Microsoft 365, Canvas LMS, and Banner SIS. * Assist students, faculty, and staff with login issues, access problems, and basic authentication-related troubleshooting. * Conduct IT orientation and onboarding support for new faculty and staff members. * Test and validate software updates, patches, and application deployments prior to or following rollout. * Printing Student and Staff ID Cards and granting necessary access. * Escalate unresolved or complex issues to the Technology Support Coordinator with appropriate documentation. Classroom, Lab & Office Technology Support * Support daily operations of classrooms, laboratories, meeting rooms, and offices to ensure technology readiness. * Assist with setup, testing, and troubleshooting of audio-visual systems, presentation equipment, and hybrid learning tools. * Perform pre-session checks to ensure systems are operational for classes, exams, and meetings. Academic Software & Lab Environment Support * Install, configure, and maintain academic and instructional software within computer laboratories in coordination with Academic Affairs and IT leadership. * Provide operational support for academic software platforms used in teaching and learning environments. * Assist students and faculty with software access, licensing issues, and application-related troubleshooting during lab sessions. * Ensure lab systems are configured consistently and remain compliant with academic and licensing requirements. * Support testing and validation of academic software updates prior to semester rollouts. Endpoint Deployment & Asset Support * Assist with deployment, imaging, configuration, and replacement of Windows 10/11 PCs, laptops, and shared systems. * Maintain and update IT asset inventory, including computers, peripherals, and assigned equipment. * Support ID card printing management systems and associated hardware as required. User & System Administration * Assist with domain access, user account creation, and email registration under established procedures. * Administer and maintain Active Directory accounts, group memberships, and basic permissions. * Support Microsoft 365 user accounts, email configuration, and collaboration tools. * Assist with user account setup, password resets, access requests, and basic identity-related troubleshooting. * Support faculty, staff, and students in the effective use of Microsoft 365, email, and collaboration tools. Network & Infrastructure Support * Assist with basic network connectivity troubleshooting and performance-related issues. * Support setup and management of laptops, projectors, and presentation equipment for classrooms and meetings. * Support System Administrator and Network Engineer with diagnost