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Posting Number: req12150

Department: Support Services

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

University Information Technology Services (UITS), within the University of Arizona, is accepting applications for the position of IT Support Center Specialist. In an environment that operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, the IT Support Center Specialist provides technical support, training, and guidance to the campus community regarding the use, maintenance, and repair of computer technology. Remote, Arizona work-from-home option available through at least June 2023.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Working in a 247 environment, receives and prioritizes incoming telephone, chat, email and in-person requests for assistance from users experiencing problems with hardware, software, networking, and other computing-related technologies.
• Evaluates and resolves client computing issues in-person and remotely; corrects routine problems by recommending and assisting with minor repairs to equipment and/or entering specialized commands or data into systems. Contacts appropriate resources for additional assistance.
• Logs and tracks calls using a specialized database and maintains history records and related documentation.
• Installs and/or assists in the installation and configuration of software and hardware.
• Trains and guides campus community members in the use of technology.
• Monitors online forums and web pages for content accuracy and usability. Recommends changes as necessary.
• Trains and assists student workers.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of computers, networks, and remote troubleshooting techniques.
• Skill
  in providing information technology related customer service and
  training to users with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Skill in analyzing computer hardware and software problems.
• Skill in working as part of a team.
• Skill in time management and in dealing with multiple priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience and one (1) year of experience in a customer service role.
• OR, an Associate's degree and three (3) years experience in a customer service role.
• OR, Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience
  in a customer service environment with an emphasis in resolving computer and
  other technology problems.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Information Technology

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $18.74

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade

5

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

IT Support

Job Function

Information Technology

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

UITS-Jobs

uits-jobs@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.