Technical Support Specialist II - Elevated Support, WashU IT

Position Summary Desktop support: Provides University leadership daily support of workstations, including operating system, software installation and maintenance and hardware. Responds to assigned tickets. Evaluates, prioritizes, resolves problems and requests or escalates to appropriate support areas. Acts as the white-glove support liaison for all desktop-related support issues. Provides support documentation for Tier 1 Service Desk. Collaborates with higher level technical areas on planning and issue resolution. Provides technical guidance and subject matter expertise including documentation for level 2 staff and tier 1 and tier 2 user services staff. Acts as an escalation point for advanced technical issues within employee’s knowledge domain, with executive-grade discretion. System administration: maintenance, upgrades, new implementation, consultation and planning system administration activities, prioritizing Leadership platforms. Attends formal training, conducts self-paced training through online courses or on the job training, attends conferences and engages with peers to maintain broad understanding of technologies and keeping abreast of new technologies. Performs other duties as assigned. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Desktop support: Provides daily support for the computing desktop; including operating system, software installation and maintenance and hardware. Responds to assigned tickets. Evaluates, prioritizes, resolves problems and requests or escalates to appropriate support areas. Acts as the front-facing support liaison for all desktop-related support issues. Provides support documentation for Tier 1 Service Desk. Collaborates with higher level technical areas on planning and issue resolution. Provides technical guidance and subject matter expertise including documentation for level 2 staff and tier 1 and tier 2 user services staff. Acts as an escalation point for advanced technical issues within employee’s knowledge domain. System administration: maintenance, upgrades, new implementation, consultation and planning system administration activities. Attends formal training, conducts self-paced training through online courses or on the job training, attends conferences and engages with peers to maintain broad understanding of technologies and keeping abreast of new technologies. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Normal Office Environment Physical Effort Typically Sitting at a desk or table Equipment Office Equipment Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. Work Experience: Providing Desktop Support In An Enterprise Environment (4 Years) Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree Skills: Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Organizational Capability, Prioritization, Written Communication Grade and Salary Grade G10-H. Salary Range $25.47 - $39.49 / Hourly. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr