Sr. Technology Services Analyst (Internal Opportunity)
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Job Location:
Lowell, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Summary of Position:
This being an internal opportunity only current UML Employees irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.
As part of the Technology Services Team the Senior Technology Services Analyst is responsible for providing end-user facing services to optimize employees experience with the portfolio of services and technology offered at UMass Lowell by IT. Services are provided in a variety of mediums including face-to-face desk-side support walk-up traffic telephone or remote support and video conferencing.
Senior TechServices Analysts require an aptitude for working with applications and systems to undertake investigation diagnosis and resolution of employee service requests and are responsible for ensuring those employees continued success. Requests for help will range from straightforward requests for advice to more complicated technical issues. From how-to questions to break-fix support calls the TechServices Analyst will provide exemplary customer service and support often going above and beyond to serve the needs of UMass Lowell.
Senior Technology Service Analysts carry the added burden of coaching mentoring and training a student staff and other Technology Service Staff including hands-on demonstration document creation and group (instructor-led) training opportunities.
As a key piece of delivering service excellence the TechServices Analyst provides support to IT Management in administration of TechServices systems and processes. The Analyst will also contribute to the TechServices Knowledgebase. Documentation includes a clearly defined description of the problem complete troubleshooting steps customer communications equipment asset information and a complete description of the some cases the TechServices Analyst will be writing internal and customer-facing knowledge base articles.
When the Senior Technology Services Analyst is unable to solve a customers issue personally they will identify and bring in resources across IT to rapidly reach ideal conclusions. When such an issue arises the Tech Services Analyst is responsible for managing the overall service operation and delivery.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Bachelors Degree
- Requires CompTIA A certification and at least one industry-recognized client services IT certification such as MCSA:Windows 10 ACMT or ability to achieve both certifications within 4 months of hire.
- Requires 6 years of experience in a large Information Technology environment providing services or call-center functions encompassing desk-side remote or phone support activities.
- Requires ITIL Foundations certification or the ability to have such certification within 60 days of hire.
- Requires extraordinary customer service skills and the desire and ability to go above-and-beyond on any given ticket to ensure customer success.
- Superior written and oral communication skills; the ability to clearly and articulately explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
- Experience working as part of a team to achieve group success.
- Strong problem solving and research skills. Must be able to encounter new problems and devise solutions without guidance or support.
- Proficiency with mobile device operating systems such as iOS and Android.
- Requires proficiency with installing configuring and operating Microsoft Windows and Mac OS.
- Superior organization and follow-through skills are essential; must take initiative to ensure customer success.
- Thorough understanding of Local Area Networks and TCP/IP protocols.
- Proficiency with desktop and laptop hardware repair and replacement.
- A passion for the Information Technology industry.
- Experience supporting Microsoft Office technologies.
- A critical eye and excellent analytical skills.
- Strong sense of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Demonstrable knowledge of IT security best practices.
Additional Considerations:
- Preference is given to candidates with previous Higher Education experience.
- Bachelors degree in a related discipline is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of virtual desktop operations and troubleshooting is preferable.
- Previous experience using Microsoft Active Directory and/or Entra for account management purposes.
- Previous experience with industry standard systems management tools.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This being an internal opportunity only current UML Employees irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.
This is a benefited full-timeSEIU 888 Professional Union position Grade salary range: Minimum: $th quartile of $82093 and midpoint of $92017.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Business Process
- Active Directory
- Customer Service
- Information Technology
- HIPAA
- Information Security
- Infrastructure
- Linux
- Project Management
- Nist
- Risk Assessments
- Procedures
- hardware
- Data Analysis
- Technical Support
About Company
UMass Lowell, a midsized public research university located north of Boston, offers full- and part-time students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs online and on campus.
