Job Posting Title:

CNS Desktop Support Specialist

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Hiring Department:

College of Natural Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position is fixed term for one year with the possibility for renewal at the end of each term based on availability of funding. It will be responsible for assisting CNS employees with software, hardware, desktop, network, VoIP and services supported by CNS IT. Installs, upgrades and troubleshoots software on desktop computers, both remote and on-site. Candidate is required to utilize existing tools for tracking and system management to provide documentation and troubleshooting to CNS users requesting help.

Purpose

Work independently and as part of a team to help us provide high quality technical support on-site and remotely to the br user base of faculty, staff, and researchers in the College of Natural Sciences during standard business hours. You will help a top research college achieve their mission while growing your career as part of a collaborative network of IT professionals.

Responsibilities

Work with the security team as a subject matter expert for various research onboarding projects.

Provide Network support (IOT, firewalls, and VRF) and network management via tools provided by campus IT.

Respond to requests via phone, email or ticketing system and problems. Install, monitor, diagnose, repair, maintain, and upgrade all user and lab computer and printer hardware, software, and equipment to ensure optimal workstation performance.

Provide support on ad hoc projects and other related duties as well as office deliveries using a University owned vehicle.

Manage the incident ticketing system.

Image and maintain CNS owned computers and monitors issues remotely using CNS Management Tools.

Other related responsibilities and functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Three years of experience in an IT technical support position. Knowledge of computer and peripheral operations, installation, and troubleshooting. Knowledge of directory services and remote access tools. Demonstrated experience providing full support for Apple/Windows hardware and software. Ability to keep up with new technologies that are applicable to the needs of the College. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate via oral and written methods. Experience managing tasks via a ticketing system. Experience supporting non-technical users with technical needs. Three years of customer service experience.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher. Three years' experience in a higher education IT Support setting. Proficient in Apple/Windows products including mobile devices. Familiarity supporting Linux user desktops. Apple certified. Microsoft Windows and Office certified. A+ Certified. Two years of networking experience. Familiarity with University-level desktop security requirements. Knowledge of University environments and available IT resources. Ability to work on multi-project timelines. Certification in ITIL.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

May work around standard office conditions

PHYSICAL TASKS

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Lifting and moving

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.