IT User Support Technician

VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE (UA-VPOF-IUBLA)

At University Information Technology Services (UITS) we provide the technology, tools, and services you need to succeed. UITS supports IU's vision for excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and lifelong learning. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and creativity, as well as a culture that champions inclusion, diversity, and overall employee well-being through programs supported university wide. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Team Information

Client Technology Support (CTS), a division within University Information Technology Services (UITS), provides highly personalized, concierge-style IT support and services for academic and administrative units on the IUB and IUI campuses. The chosen candidate for this IT User Support Technician position will provide high-touch, client-focused IT support to Indiana University faculty, staff, and students in a variety of departments, academic programs, and research centers across the Bloomington campus.

Diversity Statement

We afford respect and civility to all individuals regardless of age, disability, educational background, family status, gender, gender identity, and expression, nationality, race/ethnicity, religion, position, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic level, or veteran status both within our team and towards staff, faculty, students, and administrative partners. We strongly believe diversity, life experiences, and openness drive the innovation in our group and encourage applications from all who meet the minimum qualifications, skills, and knowledge described in this posting.

• Provides mid-level technical support to faculty, staff, and students; resolves mid and low-level problems and, as necessary, refers more complex problems to appropriate supervisors and/or senior-level support staff.
• Interprets problems and provides technical support for hardware, software, and systems; follows established protocols to provide technology solutions in support of students, faculty and staff.
• Shares resources and training materials to assist users; identifies recurring difficulties/problems and reports on trends; updates documentation as needed.
• Stays up-to-date and maintains knowledge of all services offered and/or supported by the university.
• Documents and tracks calls received, and follows up with clients until a satisfactory resolution is reached.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred

• Associate's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of computer support or related experience

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• COMPTIA A certification upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Friendly and service-oriented
• Experienced understanding of computer operating systems
• Basic knowledge of Windows and Mac desktops and Microsoft Office suite
• Skilled in utilizing and troubleshooting university systems

This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and to operate computers and other related technical equipment. The role is required to maintain and interact with computers and frequently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

Client Technology Support

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: IT User Support

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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