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    IT Support Technician Senior - Lawrence, United States - University of Kansas

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    27756BR


    Job Title:
    IT Support Technician Senior


    Department:
    Information Technology


    Primary Campus:
    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Job Description:
    30% - Meet customer requirements through first-contact resolutions with excellent customer service and satisfaction. Provide technical support via phone, email, chat, remote, or in person.

    Identify if the technical issue can be quickly resolved or if it needs to be escalated to / researched by a higher-level KU IT technical support unit.

    Continuously look to improve current support and business processes through these interactions.


    This support will include:
    Support of computer equipment utilized by campus stakeholders in classrooms, labs, offices, and meeting spaces.


    As required, general support of AV systems utilized by the TSC in a mix of classrooms, labs, offices, and meeting spaces.

    Creating/updating trouble tickets as indicated by the workflow.


    Identification as to whether the technical issues encountered can be quickly resolved or need escalation to higher-level technical support staff.

    Support, install and upgrade new and existing computer equipment including imaging.

    Troubleshooting hardware and software issues for labs, faculty, staff, students, etc.

    Tests to isolate the source of issues.


    Preparation of spaces prior to use to ensure requested technology is available and working when requested for classes, meetings, or events.

    Confirming customer understanding of the solution and provide additional customer education as needed.

    Documentation:
    Maintain accurate inventory information for both hardware and software products. Create and update procedures and knowledgebase articles.

    30% - Technician seniors provide high-level support to ensure start-to-finish technical implementation changes of new and existing systems.

    This position also works closely with Tier 2 and other points of escalation in order to evaluate, research, document, and deploy standardized solutions and/or create new workflows where needed.


    These duties include, but are not limited to:


    Inspect, evaluate, and research solutions for new or existing instrumentation and information technology systems with the goal of optimizing data collection, storage, access, and ease of use including non-standard or legacy systems.


    Provide start-to-finish technical implementation changes which include: facilitating meetings, coordinating between other technical support units, and maintaining contact with the customer by communicating timelines and progress updates.

    Confirm customer understanding of the solution and provide additional customer education and / or support as needed.

    25% - Complete projects and other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

    Provide quotes for new equipment procurement.

    Maintain accurate inventory information for both hardware and software products.

    Support, install and upgrade equipment, including imaging of new computers.

    Create and document trouble tickets as required by the workflow.

    Create and update TSC procedures, workflows, and knowledgebase articles.

    Develop broad and in-depth knowledge of software and hardware that are unique to the support area.

    15% - Test and troubleshoot hardware and software issues


    Security Profile:
    This position shares in responsibility for information security by following all applicable security policies and procedures.


    This position is authorized to handle sensitive or confidential data in accordance with established procedures in the performance of job duties.

    This position is authorized to use elevated privilege accounts in the performance of job duties.


    Req ID (Ex: 10567BR):
    27756BR


    Disclaimer:


    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities.

    Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy.

    The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses:

    Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, , Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, , 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, , 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).


    FLSA Status:
    Nonexempt


    Contact Information to Applicants:
    Vickye Kozlowski,


    Required Qualifications:
    High School Diploma/ GED and 3 years of relevant experience.

    Excellent communication skills as evidenced by application materials and interview.

    Two years of professional technical support experience and customer service experience supporting Windows and/or Macintosh operating systems. OR Two years of commensurate technical experience in an educational setting in supporting Windows and/or Macintosh operating systems.

    Minimum two years of experience with at least two of the following:

    Various imaging software and solutions (such as MECM, Jamf).

    Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy.

    Creating technical documentation.

    Knowledge of LAN / WAN principles and protocols.


    Employee Class:
    U-Unclassified Professional Staff


    Advertised Salary Range:
    $50,650 - $55,650


    FTE:
    1.0


    Preferred Qualifications:
    Associate degree, technical college certificate, or higher degree in a technology-related field or relevant work experience.

    Experience with a ticketing system such as ServiceNow or Remedy.

    Experience in one or more of the following areas:

    Experience with Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (MECM).

    Experience with enterprise-level Apple product management software (JAMF).

    Experience with Linux operating systems and Ansible management software.

    Experience providing general audio-visual systems support.

    Experience with legacy Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.

    Experience with legacy computer hardware.


    Position Overview:


    The Technical Support Technician Senior position is assigned to a KU IT Technology Support Center (TSC) and is responsible for providing technical support to the users associated with that TSC and provide start to finish technical implementation changes of new and existing systems while working under direct supervision, following standard procedures and documentation to accomplish assigned tasks.

    This position also works closely with Tier 2 and other points of escalation in order to evaluate, research, and deploy standardized solutions and/or create new workflows where needed.

    A positive work ethic centered around outstanding and careful customer interaction and support is required.

    This position serves as the first point of contact for troubleshooting hardware/software, PC/Mac/Linux workstation support, AV equipment, and / or printer problems.

    The position is responsible for following standard procedures (where present) and written instructions (when provided) to accomplish assigned tasks.

    The position assists users via telephone, email, chat, and in person with a wide range of questions, problems, and requests related to desktop software, hardware, peripherals, applications, and basic network issues.

    This position will also act as backup onsite technician for other areas in the TSC that are experiencing an overflow of technical support requests.

    If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas.

    In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 10 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors.

    KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. KU is a great place to work

    KU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.


    Reg/Temp:
    Regular


    Application Review Begins:
    10-May-2024


    Anticipated Start Date:
    03-Jun-2024


    Additional Candidate Instruction:
    In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

    A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.

    Resume or curriculum vitae.

    Contact information for three professional references.

    Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    Application review begins Friday, May 10, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of candidates has been identified.

    #LI-HR1


    Job Family:
    Information Technology-KUL


    Work Location Assignment:
    Hybrid


    Position Requirements:
    Valid driver's license.

    Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.


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