Desktop Support Specialist

Job Details

Job Posting

Title:

Desktop Support Specialist

Hiring Department: College of Liberal Arts

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: General Notes:
This position provides life/work balance with a 40‑hour, typical work week. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Join Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), a unique service department dedicated to creating, maintaining, and promoting technology within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage for employee
• Optional medical insurance for employee’s dependents – up to 50% employer‑paid
• Optional dental, vision, and term life insurance for employees and dependents
• Paid holiday time off each year; state legislature determines the number of holidays
• 12 days of paid vacation time off per year for new employees
• 12 days of paid sick leave per year
• Matching contribution to Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Staff Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to Recreation & Health Facilities

Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) is searching for a new member to join our vibrant Computer Support team. The Computer Support team provides best‑in‑class customer service and technical support to 2000+ faculty and staff across various departments at the University of Texas TS Computer Support provides remote support utilizing Amazon Connect and Beyond Trust Remote Support. We also provide in‑person support by utilizing our Service Desks (SDs) for walk‑ups and going desk‑side to offices and classrooms.

In this position, you will be the face of support for LAITS and will be tasked with providing the best support experience for all our customers.

• Triage, resolve, elevate, and document help desk requests submitted by phone, chat, in‑person, and remotely.
• Provide in‑person and remote technical assistance to customers and other support specialists to analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose, document, and resolve software, hardware, and network problems.
• Interact and communicate with peers and customers in a professional, client‑focused manner while working both in a team setting and independently with limited direction.
• Utilize JAMF and SCCM to manage software deployments, packages, and configurations.
• Conduct office moves and set up of computer equipment, phones, and occasional boxes and/or supplies.
• Other duties as assigned by manager, director or team lead.

• Professional experience providing customer service.
• Experience installing and supporting hardware, software and networked systems in a multi‑protocol environment.
• Demonstrated experience in IT customer service and/or help desk environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently with limited direction.
• Ability to maintain and manage information and documentation in an organized manner.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• More than 1 year of experience supporting Windows and macOS computers in a networked environment.
• Experience supporting a wide variety of commercial and educational software applications.
• Experience using IT customer support systems and remote desktop technologies.
• Experience supporting wired / wireless networks.
• Professional experience in a university setting.

This job requires a class 'C' operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three‑year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre‑employment, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return‑to‑duty, and follow‑up drug and alcohol testing).