Information Technology Coordinator II, Cockrell School of Engineering

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Information Technology Coordinator II to sustain daily Service Desk and Field Service operations on the UT Austin main campus, with additional support at PRC and WPR locations. The role emphasizes desktop, laptop, printer, and peripheral support to faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities include hands-on troubleshooting across Windows, MacOS, networking, and related infrastructure, plus direct administration of systems and compliance with

Qualifications

• Broad hardware, software, and networking IT knowledge from system administration to installation and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, imaging tools, and remote support tools.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle Service Desk phone support, web client requests and in-person requests with accurate notations.
• Daily hands-on troubleshooting/resolution of Windows OS, MacOS, networking, printers, peripherals, software, and underlying infrastructure.
• Provide rapid front-line knowledgeable assistance in IT areas to faculty, researchers, staff, and students.
• Direct administration of systems, including setup, configuration, operation, network connectivity, VoIP, security and licensing.
• Help ensure compliance with all governing policy: Federal, State, UT System, Campus, School and funding agency requirements.

Skills

Active Directory

Imaging tools

Remote support tools

Windows

MacOS

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Linux

DNS

VLANs

Switches

Job description

Job Posting Title: Information Technology Coordinator II, Cockrell School of Engineering

Hiring Department: Cockrell School of Engineering

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin - named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report - the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

Purpose

The Information Technology Coordinator II shares responsibility for sustaining the daily operations of Service Desk & Field Service. Responsible for desktop, laptop, printer and peripheral support. Devotes significant percentage of work schedule to providing technical support on Main campus; as well as at PRC and WPR locations.

Responsibilities

• Effective handling of Service Desk phone support, web client requests, and in-person customer service requests while accurately notating requests in work order tools to provide professional, courteous, and precise communications to customers.
• Daily hands-on troubleshooting/resolution support of WindowOS, MacOS, networking, printers, peripherals, software, and underlying infrastructure (via remote assistance or on-site).
• Provide rapid front-line knowledgeable assistance in a variety of IT areas (Research Centers, Academic Departments, and Administrative Units to faculty, researchers, staff, and students).
• Direct administration of systems, including setup, configuration, operation, network connectivity, VoIP, security and application installation, update, patching and licensing.
• Help ensure compliance with all governing policy: Federal, State, UT System, Campus, School and funding agency requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of a broad spectrum of hardware, software, and networking IT components, from system administration to installation, operations, and troubleshooting with MS Windows, Apple, domains, directory and account services, application configuration, user accounts, security systems, protocol layering and much, much more.
• Knowledge of active directory, imaging tools, and remote support tools.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communications with both technical and non-technical employees.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep networking expertise with ability to provide primary support for Engineering’s local area network and coordinate network planning, installations, upgrades and maintenance.
• Provide primary administration of subnets, VLANs, switches and DNS.
• Linux expertise.
• Articulate and collaborative with the ability to make things happen.
• Imaginative and industrious.

Salary Range

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Will lift, climb ladders and use power tools daily, frequent bending, pushing/pulling gear, and lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Use of manual dexterity
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Work Shift Standard business hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Periodic work outside of normal business hours, to include evenings and weekends, may be required.

Required Materials

Resume/CV Letter of interest 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Company Culture

Start Here, Change the World At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world. Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world.

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