The Client Services Support Specialist provides technical and user support in a help desk setting for a moderately complex computing environment. Under the direction of senior technical staff, serves as generalist responsible for providing a broad range of user support services including PC support, training, troubleshooting and network support. This position will assist the University community and the department of Student Affairs with exemplary support through the utilization and promotion of industry standard tools. This position will organize, research, and test innovative technologies and solutions. Duties include documentation of processes, tracking of inventory, writing reports and will work with our stakeholders to provide hardware and software support as well as training for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, AV equipment, IOT devices, and a variety of other endpoints. They will work closely with other IT professionals including networking, security, and endpoint management to provide consultations and recommendations from the product and service catalog maintained by Information Technology Services for Student Affairs.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Relevant coursework, or specialized training beyond high school; equivalent experience considered. Two years of experience with desktop and/or helpdesk support. Thorough knowledge and experience with Microsoft Windows and/or Apple macOS operating systems, software application administration, and hardware.
Experience with direct customer support face-to-face and/or remotely.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to work cooperatively and autonomously on tasks and projects. Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and duties. Strong organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of post-secondary education preferred; or equivalent experience. Experience with technology research and development and procurement. Experience with managing vendor interactions. Nationally recognized IT certifications.