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WGU is hiring a Simulation Lab Site Support Technician. The role involves providing IT services, troubleshooting, and supporting operations within the WGU Nursing Lab. Responsibilities include resolving technical issues, conducting advanced troubleshooting, and maintaining documentation and customer service excellence.

Highlights

Manage IT services including troubleshooting, deskside support, and AV support.
Requires proficiency with PC, Mac, Webex, and various IT and AV systems.
Compensation ranges from $26.58 to $38.50 per hour.
Requires 4 years of experience in IT or AV technologies.
Includes bonuses and comprehensive benefits such as healthcare and retirement plans.
Must have strong communication and technical problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of simulation technology and medical terminology is preferred.
Ability to work independently and manage priorities efficiently.
Physical requirements include setting up equipment and simulators.
Offers professional development opportunities and flexible paid time off.

Simulation Lab Site Support Technician Full Description

Simulation Lab Site Support Technician- Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis Lab

Full time

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Pay Range: $26.58 - $38.50

Job Description

What You'll Do:

The Simulation Lab Site Support role provides the company with essential IT services including basic troubleshooting break/fix operations, deskside support, walkup support, OS, software, hardware and accessory support, provisioning, and AV support in the WGU Nursing Lab. Duties also include fulfilment services such as packing, shipping, and technology cleanup. The Simulation Lab Site Support role will organize and accomplish work via use of ticketing queues, individual and shared mailboxes, and other communication channels. They will be expected to keep excellent up to date notes and documentation and provide excellent professional and prompt customer service in all activities. Due to the direct customer service nature of the work, they will be required to work on site.

The Simulation Lab Site Support Tech will need to have detailed knowledge of all systems and an elevated level of creativity and rational thinking as they will conduct more advanced troubleshooting. They must be able to research issues to find acceptable solutions and reach out to engineering and vendor teams appropriately.

Main Responsibilities Include:

Participate in documenting, maintaining operations, and maintenance processes and procedures.
Collaborates with IT, AV, Facilities, Health College, and vendor contacts to quickly resolve technical issues.
Provide deskside support including desk and office equipment setups.
Troubleshoot employee issues vie email, IM, phone call, utilizing screen share and remote access tools as necessary.
Apply organizational policies and procedures and develop creative solutions to solve issues.
Assist with temporary access badge requests.
Assist with equipment deliveries, stocking shelves, and stockroom organization and cleanliness.
Assist with on-site printer consumable replenishment and meter reads as needed.
Work with external teams to resolve escalated employee issues (Service Desk, Infrastructure, Desktop Architecture)
Experience troubleshooting video conference room hardware and software and phone systems.
Experience troubleshooting setup, scheduling, and operation of Webex meetings.
Safeguard electronic data and programming by protecting simulation technology from data loss.
Maintain records of warranty information, purchase and expiration dates, serial numbers, and maintenance records for Simulation Center equipment.
Contribute to updating of new equipment user guides and other knowledge articles.
Facilitate daily FedEx pickups.
Monitor own ticket assignments and resolves issues and fulfils requests with SLAs.
Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the supervisor.
Ensure daily that all onsite Simulation and Conference Technology systems are fully functional; daily check of all critical equipment to insure they remain in good working order.
Maintain sufficient inventory of supplies and ensure operating efficiency of all AV and simulation lab equipment.
Provide direction and resolution in high-pressure circumstances and immediate response to client requests for assistance.
Occasional travel to remote WGU sites as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities You'll Need to Be Successful:

Ability to effectively communicate, analyze and evaluate technical equipment functionality and performance.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Think critically to solve problems independently or in teams and give or follow oral and written instructions to provide desired outcomes is required.
Good teamwork skills and ability to work with diverse individuals and diverse groups.
Ability to be self-directed, self-motivated, exercise good time management and independent judgment while identifying and readjusting work priorities as needed is required.
Ability to configure, operate, and maintain networked computer and audiovisual equipment, beyond the specialized simulation technologies is required.
Proficiency with a variety of computer hardware and software applications (such as PC and Mac computers, video cameras and microphones), database development and maintenance, security and protection of software programs, computer files and confidential records is required.
Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the workspace.
Strong attention to detail regarding complex troubleshooting and setup requirements.
Ability to act independently in applying standard practices and policies.
Knowledge of best practices in deploying, installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting IT equipment: Computers (Apples/Windows), Phones/Tablets (Android/iOS), Printers (Canon or HP), and Peripherals (Monitors, Mice/KB, etc.).

What is Required:

Minimum Qualifications:

4 years of experience in learning-based simulation technology or AV technology or IT.
Requires broad knowledge of operational systems and practices.
3 years of Customer Service experience.
Must be located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with Webex, medical terminology and nursing simulation technology
Familiar with ITIL processes, IT and AV systems

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Frequently reaching, bending, sitting, and lifting are required to do the job duties listed above.
The work area involves moderate environmental discomfort such as continuous moderate noise from machines or equipment used in the lab.
Work requires regular set up of equipment and simulators of over 50 pounds, including moving human patient simulators which weigh over 100 pounds.
Occasionally requires working outside normal office hours.

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Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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