Talent.com
IT Support Technical Instructor
IT Support Technical InstructorPer Scholas • Detroit, MI, US
No longer accepting applications
IT Support Technical Instructor

IT Support Technical Instructor

Per Scholas • Detroit, MI, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS :

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram , and YouTube

Position Title : IT Support Technical Instructor - (A+)

Location : Detroit, MI

Reports To : Senior Manager, Admission & Site Operations

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Per Scholas is seeking an IT Support Outline instructor to become a member of our Training Team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, problem-solving individual with strong technical and instructional skills, demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic environment, and maintains a strong sense of accountability. To succeed in this role, candidates must be business-minded within our mission focus and excel in instructional delivery that meets clients' and learners' high expectations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Support instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers in IT Support. Responsibilities include daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one-on-one tutoring, daily evaluation and monitoring of individual student progress, addressing student violations with students in a consistent manner, and more
  • Provide students with access to relevant resources for outside learning on technologies and study aids relevant to the curriculum
  • Work closely with the team to identify student needs, provide the necessary support, establish individualized plans for student achievement, and participate in regular student-status meetings.
  • Maintain and update Salesforce and / or our LMS with student grades, certification scores, and progress notes.
  • Support and maintain the training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and other classroom materials.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO US

Instructional Skill Sets

  • 1-3 years of teaching or training experience
  • Strong technical background; able to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter
  • Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform such as Zoom or an in-person training environment.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Required Skill Sets

  • Proficient understanding of IT support fundamentals, including hardware, software, and networking concepts.
  • Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
  • Experience in troubleshooting common IT issues, including software installations, network configurations, and hardware malfunctions.
  • Knowledge of IT security protocols and best practices.
  • Ability to work with diverse IT tools and software like helpdesk ticketing systems, remote desktop tools, and hardware diagnostic utilities.
  • Understanding of cloud computing platforms and services.
  • Experience with mobile device management and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies.
  • Knowledge of IT support and best practices and service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Ability to stay updated with the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development, applicable certifications, and coursework to stay current with rapidly evolving technology trends and advancements.
  • Preferred Skill Sets

  • Experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various computer hardware, including desktops, laptops, and peripheral devices.
  • Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems like Windows, Linux, and macOS, including knowledge of file systems, drivers, and system optimization.
  • Experience in setting up and managing both wired and wireless networks, with a deep understanding of IP addressing, subnets, routing, and network troubleshooting tools.
  • Experience in configuring, troubleshooting, and securing mobile devices across various platforms, including Android and iOS.
  • Experience in setting up and managing Windows Server environments and roles such as Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS.
  • Experience in designing and implementing Group Policy to manage user environments, system settings, and software installations across an organization.
  • Experience in understanding and managing server storage solutions, including RAID configurations and different disk types.
  • Experience in implementing backup strategies on Windows Server and restoring data or system states when necessary.
  • Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical / industry experience).
  • Strong technical aptitude (Google Sheets / Excel, Slides / PowerPoint, Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, etc.), project management, and organizational skills with detailed follow-through abilities.
  • Excellent written communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
  • Solid understanding of business needs.
  • Strong evaluation and data management skills.
  • Prior knowledge or background in IT (if minimal, a desire and willingness to learn what's needed) and a passion for technology is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Relevant industry certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or others.
  • At least three years of experience in an IT support role.
  • Personal Characteristics

  • You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
  • You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
  • You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently.
  • You are a life-long learner.
  • You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
  • You are tech-savvy and learn new tools quickly.
  • You are detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational management skills.
  • You have strong public speaking and interpersonal skills. You are a motivator who is personable, approachable, and socially engaging. You can cultivate relationships and build rapport quickly and authentically with people from various professional and cultural backgrounds.
  • You are adept at managing your time and balancing multiple projects and tasks.
  • You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from diverse sources.
  • Compensation

    For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $60,000 - 65,000, where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.

    LI#-Hybrid

    WHY WORK HERE?

    We believe our staff is the heart and soul of the organization. Our workplace culture is challenging, supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven. We take a genuine interest in career paths and work-life balance and welcome contributing ideas from staff at all levels. Working at Per Scholas means working somewhere full of engaging, savvy, diverse people who care deeply about pushing our work forward.

    You'll enjoy a welcoming and casual professional environment, self-development opportunities, innovative technology, and benefits like health care and a 401K match. If you want to work in a progressive organization where you can build something meaningful and have fun while doing it, we would love to hear from you.

    ABOUT PER SCHOLAS

    Per Scholas is a national nonprofit that drives positive and proven social change in communities across the country. Through rigorous and tuition-free technology training and professional development, we prepare motivated and curious adults who are unemployed or underemployed for successful careers as IT professionals, and we create on-ramps for businesses in need of their talents. Today we provide our solutions in eight cities across the country : Atlanta, GA; Greater Boston, MA; Greater Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; the National Capital Region; Newark, NJ; and New York, NY. To date, Per Scholas has trained over 9,000 individuals, helping them build lasting, life-changing skills and careers in technology.

    QUESTIONS?

    If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our People team at

    jobs@perscholas.org

  • . We look forward to viewing your application!
  • Equal Employment Opportunity

    We're proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. See our full EEO statement here

    QUESTIONS?

    If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at

    jobs@perscholas.org

  • . We look forward to viewing your application!
  • Equal Employment Opportunity

    We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Technical Instructor • Detroit, MI, US

    Related jobs
    IT Account Services Analyst

    IT Account Services Analyst

    VirtualVocations • Warren, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for an Account Services Representative.Key Responsibilities Creating, modifying, and deactivating user accounts in Active Directory and other systems Managing group membersh...Show more
    Last updated: 12 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    IT System Analyst

    IT System Analyst

    VirtualVocations • Warren, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for an IT System Analyst - Operations Support.Key Responsibilities Provide technical support for warehouse and transportation management systems Serve as the primary contact...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Information Technology Professional (IT Support)

    Information Technology Professional (IT Support)

    US Navy • Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Part-time
    At any given moment, hundreds of complex networked computer systems are operating in tandem to keep ships and submarines operating at their best. When a network goes down, vital information may be l...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Travel CT Technologist

    Travel CT Technologist

    Healthcare Support • Commerce, MI, US
    Permanent
    Healthcare Support is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Commerce, Michigan.Job Description & Requirements. Healthcare Support Job ID #474662.Pay package is based on 8 hour shi...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Application Support Team Lead

    Application Support Team Lead

    VirtualVocations • Warren, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for an Application Support Team Lead (NextGen).Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of Application Support Specialists, ensuring adherence to protocols and performance...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    IT Support Technician

    IT Support Technician

    VirtualVocations • Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for an IT Support Technician to join their Operations team.Key Responsibilities Receive, triage, and analyze IT service requests and incidents, providing onsite and remote su...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Clinical Systems Support Analyst

    Clinical Systems Support Analyst

    VirtualVocations • Warren, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Clinical Systems Support Analyst II (Radiology / Linux).Key Responsibilities Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues from Level I analysts and end-use...Show more
    Last updated: 16 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Senior IT Support Specialist

    Senior IT Support Specialist

    VirtualVocations • Warren, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Senior IT Support Engineer.Key Responsibilities Act as a senior technical resource within IT Support, resolving complex issues and improving processes Provide high-tou...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Technical Support Specialist

    Technical Support Specialist

    VirtualVocations • Warren, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Technical Support Agent.Key Responsibilities Collaborate with business units and technical teams to clarify requests and track task progress Monitor system performance...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Support Specialist

    Support Specialist

    VirtualVocations • Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Support Specialist II to provide technical support and guidance to Administrators and Exam Takers. Key Responsibilities Deliver customer support through phone, chat, and...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    IT Production Advisor

    IT Production Advisor

    VirtualVocations • Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for an IT Production Advisor for a contract role in Memphis, TN (Remote).Key Responsibilities Work as part of an MFT migration team to migrate processes from a Messageway Sys...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Information Technology Professional (IT Support)

    Information Technology Professional (IT Support)

    Navy • Walled Lake, MI, United States
    Full-time
    ABOUT Effective, secure communication in the cyber domain is essential to the everyday operations of military intelligence in America’s Navy. Information Professionals who oversee the seamless opera...Show more
    Last updated: 15 days ago • Promoted
    Technical Training Coordinator

    Technical Training Coordinator

    VirtualVocations • Warren, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Technical Training Coordinator to equip commercial employees with essential knowledge and skills for their roles. Key Responsibilities Own and optimize training platform...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Senior Systems Support Specialist

    Senior Systems Support Specialist

    VirtualVocations • Warren, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Senior Systems Support Specialist specializing in Linux & DICOM / PACS.Key Responsibilities Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Radiology IT systems, incl...Show more
    Last updated: 16 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Technical Support Representative

    Technical Support Representative

    VirtualVocations • Warren, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Technical Support Representative to assist partners with technical inquiries and product support. Key Responsibilities Resolve customer inquiries across various channels...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    IT Support Specialist

    IT Support Specialist

    VirtualVocations • Warren, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for an IT Support Specialist I to provide exceptional customer support and technical assistance.Key Responsibilities Serve as the initial point of contact for all incoming cu...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    API Technical Support Analyst

    API Technical Support Analyst

    VirtualVocations • Warren, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for an API Technical Support Analyst to assist customers with implementing APIs and create technical documentation. Key Responsibilities Create sample applications and publish...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Student Information Systems Analyst

    Student Information Systems Analyst

    VirtualVocations • Warren, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Student Information Systems Analyst.Key Responsibilities Provide technical support for student information and attendance to clients Train client staff on using their ...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Associate Technical Support

    Associate Technical Support

    VirtualVocations • Warren, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for an Associate Technical Support (TSE).Key Responsibilities Provide exceptional customer service and resolve customer concerns in a timely manner Document interactions and...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    IT Support Analyst

    IT Support Analyst

    Ramservices • Livonia, MI, US
    Full-time
    We have been a leading construction company specializing in Restoration and Waterproofing since 1918.Our commitment to excellence and innovation has established us as a prominent name in the indust...Show more
    Last updated: 6 days ago • Promoted