Technical Product Support Specialist

Details

Open Date 03/13/2026

Requisition Number PRN44487B

Job Title Remote Technical Product Support Specialists

Working Title Technical Product Support Specialist

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P3 - Career, P2 - Developing

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

8-5 and in person work required

VP Area President

Department 00639 - VP for Research

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $57,000 - $63,800

Close Date 06/13/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Office of Research Information Systems ( ORIS ) is seeking a skilled Tier 2 Technical Support Specialist to support and improve the research technology systems used across the University. In this role, you will support applications related to IRB , Conflict of Interest, grants management, clinical research systems (e.g., OnCore/eReg), contract lifecycle management, post award, and other enterprise research workflows.

You will be the bridge between end‑users and our technical teams—diagnosing issues, analyzing system behavior, recommending improvements, and ensuring researchers receive fast, accurate, high‑quality support.

This position also plays a key part in building a centralized support model for research technologies. You’ll help streamline support pathways, improve user experience, and guide faculty, staff, and researchers to the right systems and resources.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work with purpose — support systems that enable critical research and health innovation.

• High autonomy in a Tier‑2 environment with direct access to developers & product owners.

• Opportunity to shape new support processes and influence system improvements.

• Strong work‑life balance with hybrid/remote flexibility.

• Excellent University of Utah benefits including 14.2% retirement, 50% tuition reduction, generous leave, and free UTA transit.

About ORIS

The Office of Research Information Systems supports the technology and information systems of the Vice President for Research, including:

• Pre‑ and Post‑Award grant management

• Institutional Review Board ( IRB )

• Conflict of Interest ( COI )

• Clinical research administration systems (e.g., OnCore, eReg)

• Contract Lifecycle Management ( CLM ) system

• Research compliance and workflow tools

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position. While much of the work can be performed remotely, occasional on‑campus work will be required depending on project and operational needs, in accordance with University policy.

• Excellent health care coverage

• 14.2% retirement contributions

• Generous paid leave time

• 10 paid Holidays per year

• 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children

• Flex spending accounts

• Free transit on most UTA services

• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel

• Growth and professional development opportunities

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Provide mid-level/tier two technical product support to customers remotely via inbound/escalated calls, emails, live chat, video, etc., by handling inquiries, assisting lower-level technical product support, and troubleshooting more complex technical product-related issues.

• Investigate escalated issues by reviewing initial support notes and gathering additional information from customer.

• Update tracking system of incident logs and convey customer feedback to teams responsible for product development.

• May escalate extremely technical or sophisticated issues to technical product support engineers or management.

• Require advanced knowledge of organization’s products and/or services, policies, terms, and conditions.

• Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline.·

• Conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

What You Bring

• Strong experience providing Tier 2 application or product support.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex, multi‑system workflows.

• Excellent communication skills and customer empathy.

• Experience with enterprise systems, SaaS applications, or research administration tools (preferred but not required).

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Technical

Product Support Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) 2 years of directly related work experience.

Technical Product Support Specialist, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) frameworks , including incident, problem, and change management processes.

• Ability to apply ITIL principles to improve service delivery, streamline workflows, and enhance user experience in a centralized support environment.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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