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Job Overview
The Computer User Support Specialist 1 is responsible for providing support for general software and hardware systems within UC, specifically within a college. This includes installation, setup, and repair of off-the-shelf software programs and conducting user training. The specialist plans and recommends software solutions, programs, and modifications to existing programs to meet user needs, and maintains databases to meet user needs. The role also supports hardware and system software interfaces to maintain system integrity and performs necessary modifications. These activities include system backup and LAN management. Technical skills and adaptability are needed, with activities varying in accordance with college needs.
Essential Functions
- Provide user support for off-the-shelf software applications programs, including installing, configuring, modifying and troubleshooting applications, and training users. Provide hardware and software training as needed.
- Evaluate and recommend off-the-shelf software to meet user needs.
- May write applications or automated routines or create other ad hoc applications solutions for users.
- Modify existing or third-party software programs to meet user needs.
- Create, manage, or manipulate data bases, using PC-based database software or mainframe database management systems/packages. Modify database report output according to user needs.
- Provide PC/workstation support for hardware and systems software interfaces. Install and configure standard operating systems and integrate them with related systems. Ensure system integrity between hardware and operating systems. Troubleshoot errors in system operations and related networks. Perform software and hardware modifications. Maintain and support hardware and software for stand-alone systems.
- May administrator and maintain a LAN, file server, network operating system and/or mainframe as a part of position duties; perform local area network (LAN) and system backups.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
Relevant work experience considered.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Experience with IT service delivery in an educational environment.
- Experience with ServiceNow for support requests.
- Experience imaging and deploying systems and applications with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
- Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy configuration.
- Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint.
- Experience with managing an asset lifecycle (from procurement to disposal).
- Experience supporting basic Audio/Video needs in a classroom environment.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: 45000
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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