IT Support Consultant II

Major Responsibilities:

• Consults with faculty and staff and provides friendly customer service oriented computing support by diagnosing troubleshooting and resolving problems with hardware operating systems application software mobile devices and other related peripherals. Resolves issues in a timely fashion to the clients satisfaction. Provides recommendations for new equipment/replacing existing equipment and solutions for shared applications. Works alongside the Client Services team to generate quotes for replacement hardware.
• Provide advanced desktop support for Windows and macOS systems including hardware software connectivity and peripheral troubleshooting.
• Act as a subject matter expert in managed environments including system configuration deployment and endpoint management.
• Optimize endpoint management through advanced scripting (e.g. KACE) automating software deployments and system configurations.
• Helps develop effective technology solutions that support academic and administrative activities
• Periodically lead device deployment projects developing workflows documentation and best practices.
• Assists in the maintenance of documentation auditing technical content updating materials and collaborating with IT Communications for standardization.
• Evaluate and test new hardware software and peripherals to support innovation and campus-wide adoption.
• Participate in strategic technology initiatives staying current with industry trends standards and compliance regulations.
• Acts as a backup IT Service Management platform administrator. Monitors platform performance escalates service interruptions to vendor and assists with client communications.
• Assists with the IT service creation process. This includes leading client evaluations and discussions workflow drafting and IT service development.
• Develop and maintain forms and services within the ITSM platform.
• Provide ITSM platform technical support for end users on campus.
• Maintains technical knowledge and keeps abreast of technical developments in area of expertise. Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology equipment systems and applicable laws and standards. Makes recommendations for use of specific solutions when appropriate.
• Contribute to team-wide professional development through technical training and shared expertise.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate working relationships with colleagues and clients and follows University and department policies and procedures governing IT efforts. Works within the departments overall strategic plan following project priorities and scope. Meets deadlines and achieves goals.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• HS graduate 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Bachelors preferred.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the operation and structure of University standard software packages networking server hardware and software and knowledge of current technological developments.
• Knowledge and familiarity with IT Service Management platforms
• In depth knowledge of specific applications and/or specialized computer peripherals is required.
• Strong troubleshooting/problem-solving skills and the ability to accommodate various needs and work effectively with a diverse user base.
• Excellent communication skills (oral written listening presentation) organization interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people having various levels of technical expertise and interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning quickly and functioning in a dynamic technological environment.