Technician, Endpoint Support (College of Business)
Position Information
Posting Number
SF01808
Job Title
Technician, Endpoint Support (College of Business)
Position Number
109539
FTE
1.00
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Professional Staff
Union
PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc
Pay Grade Level
Grade Level: 12
Pay Grade Range
Salary Range: $62,801 - $95,480
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department
Info Tech Services
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingency Notes
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 12, 2024. Applications received after July 12, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for information technology systems endpoint devices supporting a department or area. Provide expert assistance to customers on a wide variety of endpoint devices including desktop, laptop, and mobile devices. May also serve on a project team that involves other support staff. Perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the full range of the university endpoint application products including implementation, installation, maintenance, and technical end user support.
Serve as an expert resource for end users of endpoint computing devices for all organizational units at the university.
Work with distributed IT staff to support their endpoint service delivery activities.
Understand, support, and embrace provisioning of secure distributed endpoints including remote management, proactive account management, and direct end user support.
Work collaboratively with both internal departments, other IT professionals, and end users to ensure the effective usage of endpoint devices for our community.
Provide authoritative assistance to customers and team members including direction and training.
Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving services that provide satisfied user experiences.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain a high level of understanding of campus trends and needs as they relate to endpoint computing.
Keep abreast of trends in end point computing devices as well as current security laws and policies as they relate to managed IT endpoint computing.
Maintain proficiency in IT skills for assigned systems, endpoint industry trends and terminology used to support and deploy systems.
Perform other duties as needed in a fast-paced environment in which technology changes rapidly.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Various endpoint software, IT service management tools, remote endpoint management tools and IT security terminology and practices.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum of two years’ experience overseeing a range of technologies.
3. Demonstrated experience with IT service management processes and best practices.
4. Demonstrated experience in customer-oriented interactions and communication.
5. Demonstrated experience working with both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders.
6. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
8. Demonstrated technical communication skills.
9. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
10. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
1. Demonstrated experience in higher education.
2. Demonstrated experience and engagement in current IT/technological trends.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
06/20/2024
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13525
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume
Other Document - References
Optional Documents