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Support Specialist II at Rice University

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, Texas





Job Description:

Benefits at a Glance

Special Instructions to Applicants : Please attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application. Please make sure to include employment dates on the resume in Month/ Year format.

Summary

Fondren Library at Rice University seeks a Support Specialist II. The position provides support to the library community for a variety of hardware and software related issues. The main function of the position is configuring, maintaining and supporting the Windows and OS X platforms. The library is frequently open seven days per week, employs approximately 100 staff, and maintains a number of computer labs. The position requires experience supporting desktop computing in an enterprise environment.

Essential Functions:


  • Installs configures and maintains software used by the library
  • Supports library related hardware and software
  • Provides computer support to the library community on variety of issues.
  • Makes recommendations about what technology might be appropriate for a given use case
  • Applies library and university security policy
  • Supports the lifecycle replacement of desktop computers
  • Diagnoses and resolves end-user problems; responds to escalated issues from clients and other support teams; performs triage, provides remote problem resolution when possible.
  • Supports and configures local and cloud based software
  • Works with Central IT on a regular basis
  • Researches, recommends and implements hardware and software purchases and configurations to meet client needs and ensures compatibility with library and university systems and architecture
  • Investigates and tests new tools, systems, techniques, and software products
  • Works on projects requiring expertise and creativity in analysis and deployment of technology
  • Provides first line technical support on desktop computing software, hardware, peripheral and networking systems
  • May act as a team or project leader
  • Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements:


  • Bachelor's Degree

    • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted
  • Two years of related experience supporting desktop computing in an enterprise environment and e xperience in the installation and configuration of Macintosh and Windows desktop computers
  • Demonstrated experience with a variety of hardware and software devices and interfaces
  • An understanding of networking as it relates to desktop computing
  • Experience with tracking problems and problem resolution
  • A proven ability to train end users
  • Good analytical, collaborative, creative, problem solving, research, and verbal and written communication skills

Preferences:

  • Ability to write basic scripts

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Current Rice University COVID policies, which include vaccination, face mask, testing, gatherings, occupancy limits, and travel policies can be found here: https://coronavirus.rice.edu/policies





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