Endpoint Specialist 2, Digital Technology Solutions
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Job Overview
Provide end user technology support at all levels including endpoint systems, applications, enterprise desktop management, daily operations, support, and maintenance. Ensure the secure and efficient operation of the endpoint devices and associated equipment and infrastructure by receiving, documenting, imaging and deploying, while also actively participating in the resolution of end-user incidents and requests.
This position will be located in Digital Futures.
Essential Functions
- Provide PC/workstation support for hardware and systems software interfaces; maintain and support hardware and software for stand-alone systems; install and configure standard operating systems and integrate them with related systems; ensure system integrity between hardware and operating systems.
- Configure equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software; re-install damaged or deleted software; troubleshoot errors in system operations and related networks; troubleshoot errors in system operation and initiate repairs; perform software and hardware modifications; configure media components
- Carry out a broad range of service requests by providing information to fulfill requests or enable resolution; investigate support incidents/requests (cases) in order to provide diagnosis, ensure problem ownership and promote end-user satisfaction and allocate unresolved issues as appropriate.
- Provide support for Windows and macOS based computers, including imaging/deployment of machines, troubleshooting hardware issues, and contacting vendor support for warranty claims.
- Create, manage or manipulate systems, packages, and policies within administrative tools. May modify or create security group permissions for shared network drives or printers using Active Directory.
- Assist other departments in planning and implementing new applications, software, and/or hardware; consult and coordinate with faculty and staff on hardware/software needs/purchases as well as provide guidance on options and settings within third party applications to best fit the user’s needs.
- May serve as liaison to project teams in the department.
- Create and keep an inventory of the university’s technological equipment and manage equipment taken out of service.
- Build and maintain system documentation and support articles for a variety of audiences.
Essential Functions (cont'd)
- Build and test operating system images and software distribution packages according to specification, releases software distribution to targeted computers.
- Track software distribution and deliver compliance reports.
- Provide operational support for assigned application systems including but not limited to testing, patching, applying updates, etc.
- Review application packaging, image creation and software distribution service requests for completion and validate inputs with customers.
- Utilize incident, request and change management to ensure proper tracking for work performed, record work effort for accurate billing.
- May participate in larger, long-term projects, such as assisting with execution of the desktop replacement cycle for both faculty/staff and labs/classrooms and/or activities related to enterprise software migration.
- Ensure strict adherence to documented departmental Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Operational Level Agreements (OLA).
- Participate in after-hours on-call rotation to ensure proper 24x7 operations with regard to endpoint management.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Associate'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 Trainings/Certifications
Valid driver's license with an acceptable record
Required Experience
Two (2) years of experience in endpoint management.
Additional Qualifications Considered
A+ Certification
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
- Hearing, listening - Continuously
- Talking - Continuously
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Often
- Stooping - Seldom
- Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
- Kneeling, squatting - Often
- Crouching - Seldom
- Crawling - Not Required
- Reaching overhead - Often
- Pulling, pushing - Often
- Shoveling - Not Required
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
- Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom
- Lifting - over 50 pounds - Not Required
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:
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 10–14% of your salary.
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 range of $45,000 - $50,000 anually based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQ: 98763
Endpoint Specialist 2, Digital Technology Solutions
Cincinnati, OH, US
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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