The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law resides on Indiana's urban research and health sciences campus. As the only law school in our vibrant capital city, we are committed to accessibility, affordability, diversity, and excellence in public legal education. The McKinney School of Law serves its students and society as a legal education and scholarly inquiry center. Our students pursue a rigorous course of study immersed in an environment of public service and community engagement. By fostering a mature sense of integrity and an awareness of an ever-evolving legal profession, we empower students to succeed as citizens, professionals, and leaders.
University Information Technology Services (UITS) at Indiana University provides the technology, tools, and services you need to succeed. We support IU's vision for excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and lifelong learning. We foster a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and creativity and a culture that champions inclusion, diversity, and overall employee well-being. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential and will help you reach yours. The Tech Support Specialist is part of the UITS team serving the IU McKinney School of Law. We are dedicated to providing excellent IT services and support to instructors, employees, and departments within the McKinney School of Law.
McKinney Technology Services sits within the Client Technology Support division of UITS and serves to meet the IT needs of faculty, staff, and students at the McKinney School of Law. We are a vibrant and energetic team dedicated to positively impacting the school, modeling excellence in departmental IT support, and developing our team within a caring and supportive culture.
Job Summary
Join a robust IT support team at the heart of Indiana University's McKinney School of Law! In this role, you can work closely with the full-time faculty and staff, plus many more part-time and academic employees. Your work will also indirectly support the McKinney School of Law students. As a Tech Support Specialist with McKinney Technology Services, you will provide comprehensive IT support to faculty and staff and contribute to student success through projects involving classroom maintenance, service documentation, and more. This position provides an excellent platform to enrich your technology skills and contribute to the core mission of Indiana University while building relationships within the tight-knit McKinney community.
Department Specific Responsibilities
Provides rapid-response technical support to instructors in classrooms.
Delivers technical support via phone, email, and in-person to McKinney constituents.
Collaborates with other IT teams across IU to address and resolve issues with IU software and systems.
Assists with the purchase of software and technology hardware.
Prepares workstations through endpoint management solutions to deploy standard software and configurations.
Facilitates maintenance and repair of classroom and conference room technology.
Documents work effectively and ensure all standards are met to describe issues, updates, and resolutions.
General Responsibilities
Provides mid-level technical support to faculty, staff, and students; resolves mid and low-level problems and, as necessary, refers more complex problems to appropriate supervisors and/or senior-level support staff.
Interprets problems and provides technical support for hardware, software, and systems; follows established protocols to provide technology solutions in support of students, faculty and staff.
Shares resources and training materials to assist users; identifies recurring difficulties/problems and reports on trends; updates documentation as needed.
Stays up-to-date and maintains knowledge of all services offered and/or supported by the university.
Documents and tracks calls received, and follows up with clients until a satisfactory resolution is reached.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
Preferred
Associate's degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years of computer support or related experience
Preferred
1 year of experience working in a technology-related role
1 year of experience in customer service, client support, or a similar service-oriented role
1 year of experience working with IU services and IT system
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Highly thorough and dependable
Friendly and service-oriented
Experienced understanding of computer operating systems
Basic knowledge of Windows and Mac desktops and Microsoft Office suite
Skilled in utilizing and troubleshooting university systems
Preferred
Strong understanding of Windows and macOS operating systems, software deployment, and patch management
Demonstrates understanding of mobile technology (Devices, Operating Systems, and Applications)
Demonstrated drive to acquire knowledge and stay abreast of trends and innovations
Familiarity with recent versions of Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS
Familiarity with Jamf and SCCM for endpoint management
Working Conditions / Demands
This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and to operate computers and other related technical equipment. This role occasionally involves moving and setting up workstations and classroom technology, including running cables under desks and in tight spaces. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide!
Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups often decide not to apply for a job due to a mistaken belief that they are not qualified enough.
We believe in creating a workplace that fosters diversity and belonging and in the powerful positive impact of different backgrounds and perspectives.
Work Location
Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Lawrence W. Inlow Hall
530 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
This is an in-person position.
Work Hours
Required to regularly work in the evenings.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Information Technology
Job Family: IT User Support Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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