Information Technology Consultant

Information Technology Consultant 2

Department: Finance and Administrative Shared Services - Information Technology

Classification: Info Technology Consultant 2

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $23.49 - $43.53 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

July 5, 2026; open until filled

Department Summary

Administrative Services oversees multiple business hubs and Shared Service organizations throughout the University. Located within the Finance and Administration portfolio, the objective of the division is to provide efficient, strategic and specialized administrative services to support the missions of various departments, schools and colleges at the University of Oregon. Administrative Services focuses on supporting department-specific budget, finance, payroll, human resource and procure-to-pay functions;

as well as specialized physical security technologies. We are a metric-driven, people-first administrative team that strives to create efficient, effective and sustainable support structures across campus.

Finance and Administrative Shared Services (FASS) is a strategic shared services hub within the Administrative Services portfolio. FASS specializes in providing comprehensive administrative support to departments within the Vice President of Finance and Administration s portfolio as well as the President s portfolio. The department is committed to offering a seamless, full-service experience in business operations and human resources functions.

FASS is dedicated to fostering strong campus partnerships and delivering exceptional functionality, expertise, efficiency, and service to its clients. The units supported by FASS represent diverse, large-scale business enterprises, encompassing over 1,400 employees and managing a combined operating budget of approximately $200 million.

The mission of the Shared Services Information Technology (IT) group focuses on customer service combined with technology and process competency. The services we provide include: IT strategy, business continuity, disaster recovery consultation, system/data backup/recovery, hardware lifecycle management/procurement, consultation for unit software/hardware needs, desktop support, system and software support, project management for software implementation and upgrades, decision support and reporting, communication with Information Services, liaison with other University service providers, and printing/printing contract management.

Finance and Administration is a vibrant and varied portfolio serving all aspects of campus life. Our employees perform a wide range of functions including offering essential financial tools and support to the university s many departments, providing key resources to employees, and keeping campus safe, clean, accessible and beautiful.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to manage and provide recommendations for the software and hardware needs of the customers of Finance and Administration Shared Services IT, including supporting the University of Oregon Police Department, Safety and Risk Services Leadership, FASS, and Utilities and Energy units on campus. The incumbent will be the technical lead for client-side software and hardware, evaluating new products, and making recommendations to unit leadership that may include multiple or cross-device platforms, while understanding the limits of available resources.

They will also lead auditing and maintaining physical device inventory, as well as determine what tools should be used by the team to properly maintain inventory and manage devices and software deployment.

Responsibilities include imaging and deployment of user device hardware, device lifecycle and inventory management, conference room hardware management, installation and configuration of software, software license renewals, liaison with Information Services User Support Services, managing user accounts and permissions, and providing training and writing documentation.

The incumbent will often diagnose complex technical issues and must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills. They must be self-directed, prioritizing tasks based on their own assessment of urgency and importance, and work well under the pressure of multiple projects and tasks. They must be able to communicate technical information to non-technical people at their level while also aiding users in becoming self-reliant.

Interactions and contacts occur daily with students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors in the course of performing work. There are frequent interactions with campus stakeholders. The position will communicate and coordinate work in a team-oriented environment with University partners in the University of Oregon Police Department, Safety and Risk Services, peers within the Finance and Administration Shared Services IT group, University Information Services, as well as directly with a variety of 3rd party vendors and campus customers and stakeholders.

The position will on occasion be…