Systems Support Specialist(IT)

84258BR

Campus: Tempe

Systems Support Specialist(IT)

Job Description

As with everyone in the Enterprise Technology family, our intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as culture and communications are core responsibilities in this role. With an increased emphasis on authenticity, compassion, and inclusivity, this position strives to embody and advance our ET Positive Core .

UTO Desktop Services is seeking a Systems Support Specialist. As part of the ET, the primary duty of this position is to provide endpoint support to faculty and staff by utilizing hardware, software and troubleshooting expertise.

Job Family

Information Technology

Department Name

Desktop Services

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

UNIV TECHNOLOGY OFFICE

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$42,300 per year

Close Date

03-October-2022

Essential Duties

• Take responsibility for fostering culture, advancing our values, and championing engagement in all its forms — collaborating across our teams as well as participating in ET/ASU events and programs.
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Advances our ET Affirmative Pledge .
• Receives, responds to and monitors the status of work-order requests for technical assistance;
• Updates ticket system to reflect activities performed and status of requests to ensure timely completion of work orders in accordance with established policy
• Configures both local and multi-platform personal computer systems and mobile devices
• Installing software and establishing a connection to network(s) in accordance with specified standards
• Develops and applies standard computer images with authorized software to computers to ensure consistent configurations
• Installs and/or replaces hardware and associated devices including, but not limited to: network cards, hard-drives and removable disk drives
• Refers warranty hardware problems to vendor for resolution via phone or in person
• Troubleshoots hardware and software problems by performing a variety of diagnostic procedures to identify appropriate corrective measures
• Actively participates in deployment and relocation of computers and associated peripheral equipment
• Provides application assistance to end user as requested; replicates errors, re-sets computers and printers
• Connects individual and networked devices to computers; performs initial connectivity test to ensure proper connectivity
• Maintains inventory of all laptops, desktop and peripheral equipment and accessories; initiates requests for replacements to ensure availability in accordance with established policy and standards
• Traces and troubleshoots network connectivity problems; notifies appropriate responsible unit(s) based on findings
• Provides consultation on both hardware and software purchases
• Cross trains other areas on help desk related support issues
• Creates, updates, and maintains technical documentation for use within the group as well as outside entities

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Information Technology or closely related field and two (2) years experience providing first level desktop diagnostic and trouble-shooting support, OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to model empathy, compassion and emotional intelligence
• Experience working in a values-led organization, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Ability to help foster a safe psychological space for all teammates where everyone can thrive
• Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment
• Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution’s sustainability programs
• Good knowledge of computer based troubleshooting utility functions; hardware/software compatibility requirements.
• Ability to identify opportunities for use of technology solutions to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Strong emphasis on customer service and ability to carry out project tasks.
• Experience with helping customers connect to video conference meetings.
• Experience supporting standardized lab spaces.
• Providing technical customer service to a diverse customer base, preferably in an educational setting;
• Experience in IT troubleshooting procedures including PC hardware, hardware drivers, software, and operating systems;
• Experience with SCCM, JAMF, and ServiceNow;
• Ability to identify opportunities for use of technology solutions to improve efficiency and reduce errors;
• Setting up, maintaining and troubleshooting desktops, laptops and mobile devices;
• Supporting Windows 7 and above and supporting Mac OS 10.6 and above;
• Supporting a variety of email clients (i.e., Outlook, O365, Gmail and mobile device clients) for use with Exchange & Gmail;
• Supporting customers and computers in an enterprise networked environment using Active Directory, Group Policies, TCP/IP, Ethernet and wireless;
• Supporting A/V equipment for audio and video conferencing and general presentations;
• Working on an effective team of IT techs;
• Communicating effectively with both technical and nontechnical customers – written and verbal;
• Training technology (teaching);
• Mentoring technologists towards better customer service and technical skills;

Working Environment

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing and walking; frequent physical demands may include stooping, bending, crawling under/around objects, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to 50 pounds; regularly required to work in cramped and enclosed areas and exposure to variations in temperature when deploying equipment. Regular review of completed tasks.

Department Statement

Enterprise Technology (ET) embraces its role as both an enabler and catalyst for advancing the vision and work of the New American University.  We are a values-driven organization.  Our commitments are reflected in all of the work we do in pursuit of operational excellence, the experience and delight of our community, and our strategic and innovation initiatives. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Join the team that sparks human-centered innovation

ET is a rapidly reconfigurable and entrepreneurial organization at ASU that prioritizes and
executes to meet the needs of our community of learners, faculty, researchers and staff. Our
work emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and distributed decision-making to leverage the strengths of individuals. Together, we embrace a culture that nurtures, engages and embraces diverse voices with a shared lens of positive community impact and expanded opportunities for collaboration.

Why join us?

Mission oriented. Everything we do is to advance ASU’s charter — measuring who we include and how they succeed. We are staunch champions of learner success and put people first.

Flexibility. Our hybrid work environment prioritizes personal autonomy and trust around how work gets done. Staff touch base in person a few times per week with freedom to decide how, when and where.

Culture forward. We embrace a Positive Core culture: Belonging, Relational, Authentic, Visionary and Empowered. The ET fabric weaves together diversity, equity and inclusion applied in our daily work and interactions.  

Scale of impact. Our work changes the world. With 180k+ learners, faculty, researchers and staff, working with ET means you have the capacity to improve many lives and entire communities.

World-class, low cost education. Our professional development is built in! ET encourages staff to seek additional certificates and degrees via ASU’s top ranked programs with major tuition breaks.

Exposure to industry giants. ET partners with Amazon, Apple, Cox, Verizon, Salesforce, Alteryx and a diversity of technology companies to enhance our innovations and deepen their impact.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.