Arts Helpdesk Administrator

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA) at the University of California, Irvine creates transformative experiences through an interconnected, diverse, and innovative community of artists and scholars.


As the only UC school encompassing art, dance, drama, and music, reflected in its four departments, CTSA fosters creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students annually. With a focus on academic rigor, technology and a commitment to inclusivity, students engage in over 150 annual exhibitions, performances and workshops while preparing for a wide range of professional careers. As part of a comprehensive research university, CTSA offers students the unique opportunity to pursue artistic and academic excellence as mutually informative endeavors. Our embrace of double majors and interdisciplinary as well as cross-school collaborations provides students with opportunities to develop as leaders in their fields.


Rooted in Southern California's vibrant cultural landscape in Orange County, CTSA maintains deep connections with regional, national, and global arts organizations and practitioners. These relationships expand CTSA's resources for students, providing career pathway-oriented opportunities, including internships and industry partnerships. Students can also gain professional experience through activities in our two professional galleries, the Contemporary Arts Center and the Beall Center for Art + Technology.


CTSA's dynamic faculty, distinguished by their leadership in their creative practice, mentor students to become engaged global citizens. Our alumni launch into careers of impact, making significant contributions across both the arts and other sectors.

Named in 2000 for Claire Trevor, the trailblazing Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor, CTSA continues to build upon her legacy of excellence, inspiring future generations of artists and scholars.


Your Role on the Team

Under the general supervision of the Director of Technology, the incumbent's primary duties are maintaining the School's help desk and providing computing technical support for the School of the Arts, including operational, consultative, and maintenance functions. The incumbent will focus their technical support efforts on all departments and computer labs in the School. The incumbent will manage projects, tasks, lab environment, operations, hardware, software, and equipment. The incumbent assists in (a) providing general-purpose digital arts computing facilities, technical support, and training for School of the Arts students, faculty, and staff, and (b) supporting all computing hardware, software, and operating systems in the School of the Arts. The incumbent will also install, maintain, and document computing hardware, software, and operating systems for School of the Arts computers.


What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Demonstrated knowledge of installing and maintaining Windows, macOS, iOS, and iPadOS systems.
• Ability to research specialty end user needs with respect to hardware and software and provide appropriate solutions based on compatibility, security, cost, and functionality.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Ability to assess campus or institutional needs for AV IT technology products and design services to meet those needs.
• Experience in use and knowledge of networking protocols such as DHCP, TCP/IP, etc.
• Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• In-depth understanding of divisional or institutional business processes to provide the highest level of support.
• Knowledge of computer, media, and networking technology.
• Experience conducting escalated, broad technical support including hardware and software tests, analyzing test results and producing reports of conclusions and recommendations.
• Skills to determine priorities based on knowledge of work area. Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem solving skills.
• Skill at managing and triaging a large queue of projects and requests that require troubleshooting and research.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds. Thorough customer service and consultative skills to identify and implement required technology solutions.
• Experience in use and knowledge of complex scripting languages. Demonstrated ability to configure and customize moderately complex software.
• Demonstrated skill at project management processes. Demonstrated ability to construct and execute test plans for hardware and software. Experience conducting hardware and software tests, analyzing test results and producing reports of conclusions and recommendations.
• Expertise in supporting a wide range of multimedia peripherals (copiers, printers, scanners, cameras, projectors, displays, 3-D printers)
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 1-3 years of Technical support or applicable area

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $81,340.33-$95,281.29

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.


The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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Closing Statement:


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.


We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.


UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.


Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization