Onsite Support Technician (IT User Support Technician) Job at Indiana University

At University Information Technology Services (UITS), we provide the technology, tools, and services you need to succeed. UITS supports IU's vision for excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and lifelong learning. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and creativity.

Team Information

UA Technology Support (UATS), a team within the Enterprise IT Support (EIS) division of UITS, provides highly personalized, concierge-style IT support and services for academic and administrative units on the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses.

The chosen candidate for this IT User Support Technician position will provide high-touch, client-focused IT support to Indiana University faculty, staff, and students across a variety of departments, academic programs, and research centers on the Indianapolis campus.

Job Summary

• Provides mid-level technical support to faculty, staff, and students; resolves mid and low-level problems and, as necessary, refers more complex problems to appropriate supervisors and/or senior-level support staff.
• Interprets problems and provides technical support for hardware, software, and systems; follows established protocols to provide technology solutions in support of students, faculty and staff.
• Shares resources and training materials to assist users; identifies recurring difficulties/problems and reports on trends; updates documentation as needed.
• Stays up-to-date and maintains knowledge of all services offered and/or supported by the university.
• Documents and tracks calls received, and follows up with clients until a satisfactory resolution is reached.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Associate's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of computer support or related experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred

• Ability to obtain CompTIA A+ certification within 1 year of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Friendly and service-oriented
• Experienced understanding of computer operating systems
• Basic knowledge of Windows and Mac desktops and Microsoft Office suite
• Skilled in utilizing and troubleshooting university systems

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and to operate computers and other related technical equipment. The role requires regular interaction with computers and the ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Location

IU Indianapolis Campus

Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: IT User Support
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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