Posting Details
Posting Summary
Classification Title
IT Services Specialist III
Classification Code
AM62
Pay Grade
TEC03
Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No
Subject to Credit Check
No
Internal Title
Hardware & Technology Specialist
Department
Information Technology Services
Position Type
PCLS - Slotted Classified
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Basis
12 mo.
Hours per week
37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule
8am-5pm Mon-Thu, 8am-12:30pm Fri after hours as needed.
Job Details
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Hardware & Technology Specialist in the Office of Information Technology Services .
The Hardware & Technology Specialist will provide technical administration, maintenance, and support for point-of-sale, electronic access control, and related integrated systems. This position ensures the reliability, and operational readiness of physical access & POS, and assists in accomplishing the department’s long-term goals.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122944 . Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Required Qualifications:
A high school diploma or equivalent ( GED ) and experience in office automation systems, data communications system design, installation, operation, repair, sales or marketing, or processing of information in a data processing environment or related systems. An associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications : Five (5) years of related experience preferred. Experience with an access control system and the hardware associated with it. Experience with POS systems. Experience with a university one card system is preferred especially those with a background in Cbord CS Gold. Experience in a university setting.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Manage Technology Infrastructure: Administer and support electronic access control systems, permissions, schedules, and related security processes. Implement approved access requirements for university operations, special events, housing activities, and emergencies including authorized after-hours support.
· Provide Technical Coordination, Documentation, and Training: Serve as a technical resource for campus and partners using card access, and transaction technologies. Maintain technical documentation and inventory records, communicate service impacts, and provide system guidance or training to authorized users.
· Provide Technical Support and System Administration: Provide technical support for campus card technologies by diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, connectivity, and device-related issues impacting access control, card technologies, and transaction systems. Serve as the technical liaison between campus community, vendors and ITS ensuring timely resolution of concerns and communicate service impacts.
· Implement Technological Advances: Support the evaluation and integration of new technologies that align with departmental and university goals, proposing system upgrades and enhancements to improve efficiency and security.
· Manage Hardware Inventory: Maintain accurate records of electronic locks, card readers, point-of-sale terminals, biometric devices, transaction equipment, and related peripherals. Coordinating installation of new equipment, replacements, repairs and life cycling across campus to ensure technology assets remain secure and operational.
IT Services Specialist III (AM62/61122236/ FTE -S01210P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Grade: TEC03 . Salary range: $46,206.00 (minimum) – $62,322.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This position may be required to work nights and weekends as needed. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
A high school diploma and experience in office automation systems, data communications system design, installation, operation, repair, sales or marketing, or processing of information in a data processing environment or related systems. An associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years of related experience preferred. Experience with an access control system and the hardware associated with it. Experience with POS systems. Experience with a university one card system is preferred especially those with a background in Cbord CS Gold. Experience in a university setting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Working knowledge of SQL (Structured QueryLanguage); the ability to be detailed-oriented and to see work flow through the computer systems; experience trouble shooting problems with physical door locks and POS systems; knowledge of a computer and Microsoft software and applications; Ability to analyze technical problems, maintain accurate records and documentation, coordinate multiple service needs, communicate with technical and nontechnical users, and work effectively with vendors and campus partners.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FTE-S01210P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
12/01/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
10/21/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122944
Job Duties
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Posting Summary
Classification Title
IT Services Specialist III
Classification Code
AM62
Pay Grade
TEC03
Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No
Subject to Credit Check
No
Internal Title
Hardware & Technology Specialist
Department
Information Technology Services
Position Type
PCLS - Slotted Classified
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Basis
12 mo.
Hours per week
37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule
8am-5pm Mon-Thu, 8am-12:30pm Fri after hours as needed.
Job Details
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Hardware & Technology Specialist in the Office of Information Technology Services .
The Hardware & Technology Specialist will provide technical administration, maintenance, and support for point-of-sale, electronic access control, and related integrated systems. This position ensures the reliability, and operational readiness of physical access & POS, and assists in accomplishing the department’s long-term goals.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122944 . Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Required Qualifications:
A high school diploma or equivalent ( GED ) and experience in office automation systems, data communications system design, installation, operation, repair, sales or marketing, or processing of information in a data processing environment or related systems. An associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications : Five (5) years of related experience preferred. Experience with an access control system and the hardware associated with it. Experience with POS systems. Experience with a university one card system is preferred especially those with a background in Cbord CS Gold. Experience in a university setting.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Manage Technology Infrastructure: Administer and support electronic access control systems, permissions, schedules, and related security processes. Implement approved access requirements for university operations, special events, housing activities, and emergencies including authorized after-hours support.
· Provide Technical Coordination, Documentation, and Training: Serve as a technical resource for campus and partners using card access, and transaction technologies. Maintain technical documentation and inventory records, communicate service impacts, and provide system guidance or training to authorized users.
· Provide Technical Support and System Administration: Provide technical support for campus card technologies by diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, connectivity, and device-related issues impacting access control, card technologies, and transaction systems. Serve as the technical liaison between campus community, vendors and ITS ensuring timely resolution of concerns and communicate service impacts.
· Implement Technological Advances: Support the evaluation and integration of new technologies that align with departmental and university goals, proposing system upgrades and enhancements to improve efficiency and security.
· Manage Hardware Inventory: Maintain accurate records of electronic locks, card readers, point-of-sale terminals, biometric devices, transaction equipment, and related peripherals. Coordinating installation of new equipment, replacements, repairs and life cycling across campus to ensure technology assets remain secure and operational.
IT Services Specialist III (AM62/61122236/ FTE -S01210P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Grade: TEC03 . Salary range: $46,206.00 (minimum) – $62,322.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This position may be required to work nights and weekends as needed. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
A high school diploma and experience in office automation systems, data communications system design, installation, operation, repair, sales or marketing, or processing of information in a data processing environment or related systems. An associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years of related experience preferred. Experience with an access control system and the hardware associated with it. Experience with POS systems. Experience with a university one card system is preferred especially those with a background in Cbord CS Gold. Experience in a university setting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Working knowledge of SQL (Structured QueryLanguage); the ability to be detailed-oriented and to see work flow through the computer systems; experience trouble shooting problems with physical door locks and POS systems; knowledge of a computer and Microsoft software and applications; Ability to analyze technical problems, maintain accurate records and documentation, coordinate multiple service needs, communicate with technical and nontechnical users, and work effectively with vendors and campus partners.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FTE-S01210P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
12/01/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
10/21/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122944
Job Duties
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of education completed?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral
- * Do you have experience in office automation systems, data
communications system design, installation, operation, repair,
sales or marketing, or processing of information in a data
processing environment or related systems?
- Yes