Information Technology (IT) is the unified IT organization that supports the vision, values, mission, and goals of the University by providing IT infrastructure, systems, administrative applications, academic resources, and related services to faculty, students, and staff. Embracing DU’s Impact 2025, the division aligns IT resources with University and unit strategic goals and operational plans, providing service in the spirit of “One DU”.

The IT Campus Partnerships Department provides customer-focused support for a wide variety of technology resources campus-wide, at the University of Denver. Through a combination of distributed IT staff tiered support, and a call center, this customer-centric department collaborates with campus partners to manage, maintain, and support the infrastructures for the multi-dimensional ways needed to support teaching, learning, events, and the day-to-day business operations at the University.

Position Summary

The Support Specialist, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Digital Media Services & IT Field Support, within the IT Campus Partnerships department, provides technology support for the University of Denver's faculty, staff, and students, including computer hardware and software for Windows and Macintosh computers; virtual machines; Active Directory account management; printing solutions; Exchange account management; and other technology support for the University Community, as well as maintaining university-owned computers.

Essential Functions

• Gathers, analyzes, interprets, and presents information technology and business information for operational purposes.
• Optimizes the performance of various computer systems.
• Performs information technology support activities including networking, printing administration, and workstation/client support.
• Service may be provided via phone, online, in person at the Help Center, as well as in the field.
• Testing and documentation of applications and their compatibility with university systems.
• Provides client consultation to determine how to apply technical resources to solve the business need.
• The Support Specialist works closely with all members of the IT Campus Partnerships area, other IT departmental staff, and numerous clients to solve tasks and incidents.
• Participates as a member of the IT Campus Partnerships department and Information Technology division.
• Works collaboratively to resolve issues and provides a positive experience for the University community. Researches and contributes ideas for improvement.
• Diagnoses and resolves reported difficulties and/or escalates to appropriate specialists within the ITSM system.
• Responds to computer hardware failures, malware and virus threats, software troubleshooting requests, networking issues, system upgrade requests, file permission requests, new software deployments, and other issues as assigned.
• Installs, configures and performs routine maintenance on systems hardware and software including Windows and Mac operating systems with appropriate certifications.
• May manage projects of limited scope or portions of large/complex projects and may provide guidance to technical staff on a project basis.
• Documents procedures addressing frequently occurring issues for clients. Identifies software upgrades and patches including but not limited to browsers, and operating systems, and tests for compatibility with the University of Denver enterprise and other applications.
• Audits equipment, including an inventory and review of workstations with serial numbers, warranty info, and location information.
• As appropriate, performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to gather and organize information to identify needs and possible solutions.
• Skilled in providing information technology-related customer service to users with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Ability to troubleshoot mobile devices, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone operating systems and applications.
• Must be able to manage projects, and work independently, and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language are required.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent education in a related field.
• 1 – 2 years of information technology experience in workstation/client support
• Must be able to competently and professionally troubleshoot Windows and Macintosh computers, network issues, and mobile devices in a variety of business settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Any of the following certifications: Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) certification, Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) certification, Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT) certification, Dell desktop, and laptop hardware repair certifications.
• 2 – 3 years of progressive information technology experience in workstation/client support.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft Exchange, LDAP authentication, and VMWare VM/VDI deployments.
• Experience in a higher education setting.

Working Environment

Physical Activities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions which include:

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The position may require working irregular hours including both weekends and evenings.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) February 23, 2023.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 8.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $50,000-$58,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

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The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.