User Support Specialist III

University of Wisconsin; United States; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin’s Office of Information Technology in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an IT User Support Specialist to provide on-site computing support with occasional remote work after a 6‑month training period. The role focuses on consulting with faculty and staff, deploying endpoints, and managing life cycle activities across Windows and MacOS environments.

The position emphasizes proactive problem solving, excellent communication, and teamwork in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Extensive experience providing customer‑focused technical support.
• Experience with ITSM tools/help desk ticketing software.
• Experience with endpoint management and Windows and MacOS support.

Responsibilities

• Leads, schedules logistics, and secures resources for technology system integrations and maintenance as per user requirements.
• Completes procurements, installations, configurations, repairs, and modifications of hardware/software as needed.
• Serves as main contact for individuals and groups requesting information about technology resources.
• Designs, implements, troubleshoots, and resolves data, network, and application issues per policies.
• Develops and delivers individual and group end-user trainings.

Skills

Customer‑focused support

ITSM tools

Windows support

MacOS support

VPN knowledge

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

SCCM/Configuration Manager

Workspace One

Job description

Job Overview

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: User Support Specialist III

The Office of Information Technology in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an IT User Support Specialist to join our talented and self‑motivated team of IT professionals. This position provides comprehensive computing support and standard software training to our faculty and staff. This will require primarily on‑site work within the hospital campus and occasional work at other buildings on or near the UW campus. There are opportunities for remote work after an initial training period of about 6 months.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a motivated self‑starter and willing to work with a team of dedicated and knowledgeable support professionals.

Responsibilities will include daily support of user endpoints, consulting with faculty and staff on technology solutions, endpoint deployment, and life cycle management. The infrastructure includes a combination of Windows and Apple platforms, mobile computing platforms, custom applications, secure remote access services, A/V systems, and endpoint management systems. The environment is fast paced and leverages multiple support delivery methods including face‑to‑face and remote troubleshooting.

This position may require some work to be performed in‑person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non‑campus work location. (80% onsite/20% remote)

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00a.m.‑ 4:30p.m. CT

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR10015628; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates for both a User Support Specialist II and User Support Specialist III title. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Leads, schedules logistics, and secures resources for the completion of technology system integrations, compatibility tests, and functionality maintenance according to established user requirements.
• Completes procurements, installations, configurations, repairs, automations, and modifications of complex technology hardware, software, and associated components independently.
• Serves as a main point of contact for individuals and groups providing advanced‑level organizational information about technology resources and addressing their needs.
• Designs, implements, troubleshoots, and resolves complex data, network connectivity, client/server processes, and application issues according to established policies and procedures.
• Develops and facilitates individual and group end user trainings, answers questions, and provides information specific to complex information technology end user products and services.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: The starting salary for the position is $65,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
• For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience providing customer‑focused technical support and investigating in‑depth technical solutions.
• Experience with ITSM tools/help desk ticketing software.
• Experience using centralized endpoint management tools such as SCCM/Configuration Manager, or Workspace One.
• Demonstrated knowledge with Windows and MacOS support including deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with identity and access management.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure, information security, and secure access / VPNs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar role, ideally in higher education, healthcare, research, or other regulated environments.
• Experience coordinating projects including tasks such as tracking completion, following up with project partners, and communicating with those impacted by the project.
• Knowledge of Linux distributions and support.

Education

Associate's degree preferred;

Eligibility and Work Authorization

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. The department will not be able to support a request for a J‑1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Contact Information

Cody Roekle, [e-mail], 608-263-7676 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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