at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job ID49921
LocationChicago, Illinois
Department: MED-Central IT
Salary/Grade: NEX/13
Job Summary:
Completes general tasks to aid in the ongoing support of workplace endpoint technology.Carries out procedures to ensure that all products and services meet organization standards and user requirements. Assists in the installation, maintenance and testing of workplace endpoint technology to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.Monitors and responds to technical problems utilizing hardware and software testing tools and techniques.May coordinate small projects.
This specific role is located on the central IT team located in the Feinberg School of Medicine. The FSM endpoint technology includes desktop, laptop, and tablet computers along with smartphones.
Specific Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
Assists in the creation of workplace endpoint technology replacement lifecycle plan for users.
Administration
Documents activities, events and materials used in maintenance logs or on service reports.
Creates system performance/configuration reports.
Maintains hardware and software inventories and documentation.
Development
Installs, configures and troubleshoots workplace endpoint technology using standard tools and test equipment while following established procedures.
Performance
Supports troubleshooting/triage assistance to users in a courteous and professional manner.
Recommends solutions to general problems, questions and inquiries encountered by clients according to established practices.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of a full 2-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to an associate's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
No experience required.
Enterprise Applications
eIRB
FAMIS
InfoEd(Grants Administration)
Instructure Canvas
Kronos
Media Delivery (MediaSite)
Infrastructure (extends across applications)
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Box Collaborative Storage
identity management/provisioning
information security
Linux Operating System
Mac OS X Operating System
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Lync
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)
Microsoft SharePoint
Windows Operating System
Analytical
Debugging
decision making
problem solving
Troubleshooting
Target hiring range for this position will be between $22.52- $31.67 per hour.Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at to learn more.
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