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Virginia Commonwealth University

Senior IT/Desktop Support Specialist

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214


Senior IT/Desktop Support Specialist

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit,retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.

Job Code24211

Recruitment PoolAll Applicants

Posting Numberreq6165

UnitVP Research MBU

DepartmentOffice of the Vice President for Research & Innovation

Department Website Linkhttps://research.vcu.edu/

LocationVCU

Address907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

Welcometo Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) ... a world UNLIKEany other! At VCU, we are UNCOMMON and UNLIKE any other university. A premier, urban, publicresearch university nationally recognized as one of the best employers fordiversity, VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity where yoursuccess is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees agenerous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and anopportunity to do mission-driven work.

VCU'sOffice of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and it's Research Information Systems Division invites all interested candidates to apply forour Sr. Endpoint Specialist position!Our impact ismeasured one student and patient at a time. VCU's unequaled combination ofexcellence, diversity, research and creativity makes success possible for everyone of our 300,000+ "RAMily" members. And that makes us one of the mostinnovative universities in the country. A premier, urban, public researchuniversity nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity,VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity, where your successis supported and your career can thrive.

All full-time staff are eligible forour generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, anddental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage,retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexiblespending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paidholidays, and more.Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/

Primary Purpose and GeneralResponsibilities:

The Senior IT/Desktop Support Specialist will be a member of the OVPRI IT team and install, management and oversee all endpoints (Windows, MAC, iOS, and Android devices) for the OVPRI and all supported divisions and areas. The incumbent will regularly evaluate endpoints for the OVPRI and ensure each adheres to the appropriate university security baselines and policies. The position will provide end user support of all endpoints as well as provide level 1 support of all audio-visual components in OVPRI conference rooms and VCU OnePrint devices

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of the latest versions of Windows and Apple desktop and mobile operating systemsKnowledge of enterprise level system applications, including mobile device management, systemspatching, and computer imaging toolsBasic knowledge of IT security principles and methodologiesBasic knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy deployment strategiesKnowledge using Google Workspace applications including, Gmail, Google, Drive, Smartsheet, and CalendarBasic knowledge of conference room A/V configuration including level 1 troubleshooting of computers, microphones, cameras, and softwareBasic knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Adobe products on both Windows and Apple platformsProven leadership skills, a self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work in a diverse environment is requiredAbility to manage tasks on multiple concurrent projectsThe candidate should have demonstrated experience working inand fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitmentto do so as a staff member at VCU.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related discipline preferred3+ years experience with Windows and Apple desktop support and imaging technologiesExperience with an enterprise level endpoint security systems (SCCM, JAMF)Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy ManagementExperience with new machine provisioning and image deployment techniquesCompTIA A+, MCDST, or MCMDAA a plus

FLSAUniversity Employee

Job FTE1.0

Exemption StatusExempt

Restricted PositionNo

E-ClassUF - University Employee FT

Job CategoryUniversity Employee

ORP EligibleNo

Salary Range47,100 - 65,000

Compensation TypeSalaried

Target Hire Date10/25/2024

Contact Information for Candidates

Documents Needed to ApplyResume, letter of interest