Desktop Support Specialist

This position will assist the University community and partners with exemplary support through the utilization and promotion of industry standard tools and best practices, in a manner consistent with ITS policies and standards. This position will participate in the utilization and deployment of new technologies, documentation of processes, tracking of inventory, and will work with our stakeholders to provide hardware and software support as well as training for supported technology. This position will participate in and organize research and testing of innovative technologies, provide support for specialized applications, servers, and equipment. Serves as a knowledgeable resource for other client services team members. They will work closely with other specialists throughout ITS including networking, security, academic technology, and endpoint security to provide industry standard best practices and support to university departments. This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity. University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits. Required Qualifications: Two years post-secondary coursework 3 years experience with desktop and/or helpdesk support Thorough knowledge and experience with Microsoft Windows and/or Apple macOS operating systems, software application administration, and hardware Experience with direct customer support Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with technology research and development and procurement Supervisory experience Experience with managing vendor interaction Nationally recognized IT certifications Additional Information: The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university. Special Instructions: Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position. This position is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement and will be located on-site in Lincoln, NE. Campus Name: University of Nebraska System (UNOP) For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: View email address on click.appcast.io The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska to adopt and support measures designed to prevent and eliminate discrimination against employees and prospective employees of the University of Nebraska based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska does not condone or tolerate discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr