About the role

  • Technical Support Specialist providing desktop support and AV support for University Housing and Dining. Ensuring optimal performance of hardware and software in a university environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely computer desktop and technology support, various IT services, knowledge, and solutions to UHD end-users.
  • Understand technology issues by listening, asking follow-up questions, taking detailed notes, and using resources to research and solve problems.
  • Always provide excellent customer service.
  • Operate and test the functionality of all AV and integrated conference rooms.
  • Perform routine testing and problem diagnosis for projectors, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and displays.
  • Perform preventative maintenance to resolve problems or identify resolutions to appropriate vendors or manufacturers.
  • Perform installation, configuration, repair, maintenance, and upgrades on Windows/Mac hardware (main focus of Windows), related equipment, and various university applications.
  • Participate in UHD Initiatives.
  • Attend regularly scheduled meetings.
  • Perform special projects and tasks.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Assist with IT inventory.

Requirements

  • High School Degree / GED
  • Work experience installing and supporting hardware, software, and networked systems in a multi-protocol environment
  • Work experience in IT customer server and/or help desk environment
  • Knowledge of computer and peripheral operations, installation, directory services, remote access tools, and troubleshooting
  • Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Benefits

  • UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
  • Free Capital Metro bus rides
  • Retirement contributions
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Career growth & professional development

Job title

Technical Support Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$60,000 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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