Jim Powers has been appointed information technology (IT) help desk manager at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF). Powers will serve as the institute’s chief IT staff member, working in conjunction with IT support staff and offices within the University’s Whitman School of Management and central IT groups.
In his role, Powers will provide technology support for end users at the institute, in addition to hardware/software support and maintenance. Additionally, he will assist the IVMF’s veteran and military family entrepreneurship training programs by configuring, managing and troubleshooting learning management systems while providing on-site technical assistance during program in-residency periods.
Prior to joining the IVMF, Powers was IT help desk coordinator at Whitman. There, he provided technical support to all faculty and staff and assisted with classroom and student technology supports.
“Jim has had a consistent record of service to the IVMF during his time with the Whitman School. We look forward to a great future with him as a full member of our team,” says Dan Savage, IVMF chief of staff.
Powers is a 2006 alumnus of SU’s School of Information Studies (iSchool). He holds a bachelor’s degree in information management and technology. As an SU student, he was head manager of the SU Orange men’s basketball team. In that role, Powers was a member of the 2003 National Championship team, in addition to two Big East Championship teams in 2005 and 2006 respectively.
Prior to joining SU, Powers worked for Cadaret, Grant and Co. Inc. in Syracuse. As the firm’s information technology technician, he rebuilt computers, performed inventory audits, managed user accounts and provided overall help desk support.
Since the 2022 Russian invasion, Ukraine’s veteran population has increased from roughly 500,000 to over 1.2 million and counting, yet the country’s ability to support its servicemembers has declined due to the war’s impact on the economy and infrastructure. Two…
Military-connected students arriving for their first semester at Syracuse University typically have a myriad of needs and challenges that are vastly different from the traditional students they attend classes with. Understanding these unique issues, the Office of Veteran and Military…
The ambition to make the world a better place is a common characteristic among Tillman Scholars. Some aim to have far-reaching global impact while others want to address problems in their local communities. For U.S. Army Captain Luis “Lu” Weierbach…
The D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University recently celebrated the addition of 25 new graduates from the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) program. The program is unique in that it leverages the skills, resources and infrastructure…
Syracuse University continues to demonstrate its national leadership role as the best university for veterans and military-connected students with a first-of-its-kind degree completion partnership with the United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC). Under the first-of-its-kind agreement, Syracuse University…
If you need help with your subscription, contact sunews@syr.edu.
