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Northwestern University

Technical Support Specialist

Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Department FSM IT

Salary/Grade NEX/15

Job Summary Provides standard installation and maintenance to users regarding workplace endpoint technology. Diagnoses and resolves user problems, questions and inquiries utilizing hardware and software testing tools and techniques. Coordinates standard projects, working closely with peers and users to deliver optimum service. Implements policies, procedures, and standards and ensures their conformance with information systems goals and procedures.

This position is homed in the centralized Feinberg IT group and sits on the customer support team supporting the Feinberg School of Medicine.

Specific Responsibilities Strategic Planning

Assists in the creation of workplace endpoint technology initiatives

Administration

Recommends modification of practices and procedures to increase effectiveness or efficiency.

Authors Scopes of Work for small projects.

Creates and maintains user documentation.

Development

Installs, repairs and adjusts workplace endpoint technology using standard tools and test equipment while following established procedures.

Performs such tasks as replacing components, wiring circuits, taking test readings, and evaluating problems.

Performs routine preventive maintenance tasks in accordance with established practices.

Performance

Diagnoses and resolves complex problems, questions and inquiries encountered by clients according to established practices

Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of a full 2-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to an associate's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.

2 years IT, CS user support or other relevant experience required.

Infrastructure

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Box Collaborative Storage

identity management/provisioning

information security

Linux Operating System

Mac OS X Operating System

Microsoft Exchange

Microsoft Lync

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)

Microsoft SharePoint

Server hardware

Storage hardware

Windows Operating System

Compliance

FERPA

FISMA

HIPAA

HITECH

Analytical

Critical Thinking

Debugging

Decision Making

Judgment

Problem Solving

Read & interpret technical drawings

Troubleshooting

Use-case analysis

Project

Collaboration and Teamwork

Facilitate Collaboration

Functional Documentation

Organizational Skills

Planning

Target Hiring Range Target hiring range for this position will be between $27.06 to $32.44 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Statement Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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