Please note, this role is only open to current University of Glasgow students in the 2025–26 academic year

Job Purpose

As a Reach Out IT Student Ambassador you will deliver first-class customer service to all users of Reach Out IT. You will undertake routine IT maintenance tasks as required.

Please note, this role is only open to current University of Glasgow students in the 2025–26 academic year

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Deliver friendly, customer-focused, proactive support to all users of Reach Out IT - be visible, maintain a high profile with customers and staff and personally take action to resolve issues and deliver an excellent customer experience, in person and digitally, using UofG Helpdesk.

2. Be an ambassador for the Reach Out service model. Wear Reach Out branded clothing as provided (T-shirts / sweatshirt) visibly at all times while on duty.

3. Assist users of computing facilities (University PCs or own devices) for work, study or other approved purposes.

4. Provide first level response to password change requests, within agreed operational procedures.

5. Respond to enquiries from all service users, within the agreed parameters of the Reach Out support service. Prioritise and resolve enquiries, or redirect to the relevant teams as appropriate, such as Reach Out IT Technicians and other specialist teams.

6. Assist with drop off and collection of IT hardware, following agreed procedures to verify users, record handover details, and transfer the equipment to/from the holding location.

7. Monitor the IT facilities within the Library and cluster buildings, replacing consumables, correcting simple faults where possible, and otherwise reporting any issues using UofG Helpdesk.

8. Communicate any urgent, widespread or otherwise significant IT problem that becomes apparent, following standard operating procedures.

9. Provide a brief end-of-shift activity report detailing any notable events that occur, including trends or difficulties of any kind.

10. Assist IT Services colleagues, as time permits, with installation and maintenance of student computing equipment including PCs, and multi-function printing devices

11. Share relevant new knowledge or information proactively with Reach Out IT colleagues, such as troubleshooting or issue fixes. Contribute to the knowledgebase wherever appropriate. Embrace opportunities to develop knowledge and expertise in relation to this post.

12. Following training, assist with building evacuation procedures by providing fire warden support to the Facilities Support team.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post.

A2 Working knowledge of campus IT infrastructure, PC hardware and commonly used software.

A3 Working knowledge of University applications used by students including MyCampus, Moodle, Office365 and library journal access.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Technical: First line technical ability to trouble-shoot and assist users across the scope of services available.

C2 Interpersonal skills: friendly, professional, open, calm and confident manner when dealing with persons who may be stressed by IT problems.

C3 Ability to work alone as necessary within well-established procedures and guidance.

C4 Communication skills: able to communicate clearly and effectively, and to tailor the response to the needs of the customer.

C5 Good time management skills.

Experience

Essential:

E1 University of Glasgow student with demonstrable experience of using University IT Systems and Applications.

E2 Experience of troubleshooting of general PC problems for a variety of other people.

Desirable:

F1 Experience and ability to assist users with any of: Linux, Mac or various mobile devices.

F2 Experience in a customer-facing role.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 3, £23,742 - £24,215 per annum pro rata.

This post is offered on a fractional basis and is fixed term until the 31st of October 2027

Closing date: 23:45 27th October 2025

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.