Part-time Technical Support - St. Athanasius - Evanston

Archdiocese of Chicago • Evanston, IL

2d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

St. Athanasius School seeks a dependable, knowledgeable, and service-oriented Technology Support Specialist to support the school’s day-to-day technology needs. This part-time, on-site position provides hands-on technical assistance with computers, devices, cables, software programs, and technology management systems, helping faculty and students access the tools needed for teaching, learning, and school operations. The position is for the 2026–2027 school year and is limited to up to 10 hours per week. Occasional support for parish technology needs may also be requested.

The specialist is the primary liaison between St. Athanasius School and its external technology partner, NetSphere, coordinating larger technical concerns, infrastructure needs, and issues requiring specialized support. The specialist is expected to resolve routine issues where possible and coordinate more complex concerns with NetSphere or other appropriate providers, without independently taking responsibility for specialized network administration or infrastructure work beyond the role’s scope.

St. Athanasius School is committed to providing an exceptional Catholic educational experience in which students are encouraged to achieve academically, develop their unique gifts, and become leaders in imitation of Christ. The technology support role helps advance this mission by supporting the technology that enables faculty, staff, and students to learn, work, and serve the community effectively.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing technology support, troubleshooting, or managing technology systems.
• Working knowledge of computers, peripherals, cables, software applications, and common technology issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues independently within the scope of the role.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to assist individuals with varying levels of technology experience.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to prioritize requests within a limited number of weekly hours.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school administration, faculty, staff, parish personnel, and external technology partners.
• Compliance with the Archdiocesan Virtus training requirement for employees working with or around children, including a background check and fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a school or educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve common hardware, software, connectivity, and device issues.
• Assist with setup, installation, organization, and maintenance of computers, peripherals, cables, and other technology equipment.
• Support school staff with technology questions and basic troubleshooting related to instructional and administrative needs.
• Assist with managing and maintaining school technology, including devices, software programs, accounts, and related systems.
• Identify recurring technology issues and recommend practical solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between school administration and NetSphere for technology concerns requiring additional expertise or support.
• Clearly communicate technical issues, submit or coordinate service requests, and follow up on outstanding concerns.
• Assist with implementing recommendations, updates, and technology improvements in coordination with NetSphere.
• Help coordinate larger technology projects and infrastructure needs without independently assuming specialized network administration or infrastructure work beyond the role’s scope.
• Help maintain an organized inventory of technology equipment and identify needs for repair, replacement, or upgrades.
• Provide occasional technology assistance to the parish, as requested and as time allows.
• Coordinate with appropriate parish personnel and NetSphere when additional technical support is needed.
• Prioritize technology requests and use sound judgment and flexibility within the limited weekly hours.

Benefits

• The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Further information about benefit programs is available through the linked benefits summary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed