Technical & Media Support Senior Specialist

Suffolk University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk University seeks an IT Support Specialist to respond to end users, diagnose hardware and software issues, and provide classroom and event support for live and remote presentations. The role includes building and maintaining Virtual Desktop environments and assisting with AR/VR/AV deployments across Arts & Design, SUPD, CHW and other departments.

You will deliver training, document solutions in the knowledge base, and assist with emergencies and security incidents while supporting faculty

Qualifications

• Responds to end users and resolves complex computer hardware and/or software problems.
• Provide in-person and remote service and support for live classroom and event presentation as well as webinar/web-meeting/streaming formats.
• Build, manage and support Virtual Desktop instances and related academic applications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to end users and resolve hardware/software problems in a timely, professional manner.
• Provide in-person and remote support for classrooms, events, webinars, and streaming.
• Configure and deploy computer hardware for specialized systems and manage virtual desktops.

Skills

End User Support

Troubleshooting

Training & Consultation

Remote Support

Documentation

Tools

Active Directory

DUO

Global Protect

Alertus

PK Protect

BeyondTrust

Sophos Antivirus

Alteryx

PyCharm

Python

SPSS

SAP

Tableau

Oculus AR/VR

Job description

Under the direction of the Managing Director of Technical Support Services, responds to and resolves a wide range of technical issues, demonstrates sound judgment and an understanding of systems, software, and basic IT and AV procedures and protocols.Primary Responsibilities:End User SupportResponds to end users and resolves complex computer hardware and/or software problems in a timely and professional manner by diagnosing and troubleshooting software, network connections and devices, and hardware failures. Specialists create or are assigned incidents or requests using the ITS ticketing system. Will respond to and resolve escalated incidents. Will follow up with end users to ensure incidents are resolved and recorded in the ticketing system.Provide in-person and remote service and support for live classroom and event presentation as well as webinar/web-meeting/streaming formats.Identify emerging technology that may improve instructional and learning experiences, share with management to settle on which products to explore/demo further, and work with the rest of the team on testing and verification of solutions.Audio/video recording, webcasting, distance learning and video-conferencing.Deliver training and consultation for clients as they continuously adopt new technology tools for live and remote presentations.Will provide support during emergencies, defined as system failures and IT security emergencies, by disabling access or implementing a variety of solutions to address the incident.Will provide technical support and training to end users on specialized systems and software applications from Arts & Design, SUPD, CHW and others.Will build, manage and support Virtual Desktop instances. Also, provide basic support for various academic applications including Alteryx, Pycharm, Python, SPSS, SAP and Tableau. Support Faculty and students in specific courses involving AR/VR Oculus systems.Act as backup to specialists to reset end-user passwords in Active Directory following ITS protocol. Provide backend support and configuration for DUO, Global Protect, Alertus, PK Protect, BeyondTrust, and Sophos Antivirus management.Will document procedures and solutions in the ITS Microsoft Team, Soft Depot folder, or My Suffolk knowledge base.Will provide support during student-related academic year events such as orientation, academic advising, placement, mid-term and final exams. Will also provide support to faculty to ensure equipment and software needs for courses are met and classrooms are equipped.Routine MaintenanceConfigure and deploy computer hardware for more specialized systems.Will run software updates and patches on specialized systems.Take obsolete equipment out of service and record asset disposal using established systems.Update inventory using template to ensure department has accurate and complete information regarding computer hardware inventory.Special ProjectsSupport the IT department’s initiatives by participating in team projects that enhance the quality or efficiency of the Tech & Media Support Team.Other duties as assigned.The salary range for this role is $30/hour - $50/hour.Salary TransparencySuffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.Equal Opportunity StatementSuffolk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The University strives to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff committed to educational excellence, the robust exchange of ideas, and engage in membership in a diverse and inclusive community.