Desktop Support Specialist

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine•Coral Gables, FL

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami IT Department has an opportunity for a full-time Desktop Support Specialist to work in Coral Gables, Florida. The Desktop Support Specialist provides triage, diagnostic, and troubleshooting technical support services, related to academic and business applications and operating systems, to ensure networks and peripherals are functioning properly. The Desktop Support Specialist collaborates with project management, network services, and application development to identify requirements and resolutions to incidences.

Requirements

Associate's degree in relevant field.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Excellent collaboration skills required.
Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience required.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University's core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting live events is preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates and manages escalated trouble tickets to maintain data integrity.
Uses various applications to research and resolve incidences.
Coordinates with team members on projects and issues.
Creates and manages documentation and procedures.
Communicates project status to management.
Provides front-end support and maintenance of the applications and modules used within the organization.
Conducts one-on-one training of end users for specialty applications.
Assists internal and external customers, end users, and patients in accessing the most appropriate application functions for their needs.
Informs users of base requirements to meet troubleshooting needs.
Supports the design and system configuration for dedicated specialty portals and email accounts.
Provides guidance and backup to technical support specialists and other relevant staff.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Perform installation, configuration, and maintenance of Mac OS operating systems and applications.
Manage and prioritize assigned support incidents and requests using the IT service management ticketing system.
Responsible for the installation, maintenance, patching, updates, and troubleshooting of computers and network-attached devices and peripherals.
Installs software and software updates on faculty computers, studios, computer labs, classrooms, conference rooms, and performance spaces.
Maintains a list of software licensed by FSOM and checks it against system requirements and updates.
Provides support for audiovisual equipment and spaces related to rehearsals, media production and editing, performance, and live events.
Works with faculty and other IT professionals to select new or replacement equipment.
Responsibilities will include some support for concerts, festivals, meetings, and other events.