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IT Support Analyst, Senior (Service Desk)

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Northern Arizona University
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Information Tech Services

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Job Title: IT Support Analyst, Senior (Service Desk)
Location: Information Tech Services
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 605087
Workplace Culture

NAU is a community devoted to student success and sustained by an unshakable commitment to our shared mission, vision, and values. We—faculty, staff, and administrators—thrive by combining our efforts and working side by side to further NAU’s culture of excellence.

Core Values One NAU side by side Student Centered | Integrity | Diversity | Service | Discovery | Excellence Northern Arizona University


Special Information

This position might require work during evening and weekend hours, and the work schedule can vary somewhat depending on the needs of the department.


Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.


Job Description

This position will work as a member of the Service Desk team in the Information Technology Services Department for Northern Arizona University.

Under general direction of the IT Manager of the ITS Service Desk and the Director of Service Desk and Technology Support Services, this position will provide faculty, staff and student IT support, over the phone, through email and using remote access tools in coordination with the ITS Service Desk during regular, evening and weekend hours, and a rotation of on-call.

  • Serve as a senior-level team member assisting leadership with Service Desk operations providing support to on-campus, statewide, national and international students, faculty and staff with university-sanctioned applications, operating systems, Internet, other applications.
  • Serve in a senior position as the central point of contact to assist customers with questions and problems via telephone, email, and in person in a 24x7-support structure.
  • Serve in a senior position that investigates and provides resolutions for calls that have been escalated from intermediate staff due to the complexity of the issue.
  • Work closely with other members of the Service Desk team to provide outstanding customer service to the campus community.
  • Prepares detailed documentation and operating instructions for monitored and/or administered systems; documents daily activities, system updates, communication system status to on-coming staff for shift change and develop policies and procedure affecting Service Desk Support Staff for regular hours as well as after-hours and weekends.
  • Coordinates Tier 3 Problem/Outage situations between technical and other support team as necessary including escalation for major situations.
  • Serve as a major incident coordinator as necessary.
  • Supervision of team members; may include assisting other senior level staff, IT Manager and Director with staff evaluations, managing team member workloads, leave approvals in absence of the IT Manager or Director, and the supervision of student workers.
  • Perform diagnostics, installation, replacements, and repair on hardware, software, and networking on university owned equipment and on a wide variety of students' PC and Macintosh computers. Monitor and assist student employees who perform these duties.
  • Prepare and update Service Desk documentation for the public web site, on campus presentations and internal documentation for the Service Desk knowledgebase.
  • Inform and train co-workers on current technologies and solutions to new or ongoing issues.
  • Remain current with new technologies that pertain to desktop support in higher education.
  • Develop relationships among NAU departments and assist in planning for growth/change as service demands change.
  • Typically performs support functions without direct supervision. Responsible for making decisions regarding support issues based on general guidelines.
  • Must be sensitive to cultural diversity and accessibility issues to communicate and interact effectively with customers.
  • Work closely with the other IT Professionals on campus to resolve issues that arise.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; AND,
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience; OR,
  • A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Experience in Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
  • Experience with NAU supported software packages, including the campus LMS system.
  • Experience with GAE (Google Apps for Education).
  • Experience with mobile devices.
  • Experience with Microsoft Exchange.
  • Experience writing technical documentation.
  • Experience presenting to large and small groups.
  • Project management experience.
  • Knowledge of desktop security issues.
  • Experience working in a Windows Active Directory environment.
  • Experience in providing the highest level of customer service.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize several projects and tasks at a time.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a team setting managing multiple tasks and dealing with potentially highly stressful situations.
  • Experience working within a culturally diverse environment.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting.

If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus and NAU-Fort Defiance as these campuses have on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities.

If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.


Salary

Commensurate with experience.

**The starting salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected applicant balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.


FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.


Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU.

NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.


Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.


Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days. If your position includes the supervision of a benefit-eligible employee, we offer the NAU Supervisors Academy for you to complete within your first 2 years.


Application Deadline

April 19, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.


How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the Office of Equity and Access at: 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ 86011.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

EEO is the Law Poster and Supplements

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.


Organization

About Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University sits at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, on homelands sacred to Native Americans throughout the region. We honor their past, present, and future generations, who have lived here for millennia and will forever call this place home.

Founded in 1899, Northern Arizona University is a community-engaged, high-research university that delivers an exceptional student-centered experience to its nearly 28,000 students in Flagstaff, at 22 statewide campuses, and online. Building on a 123-year history of distinctive excellence, NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond. NAU is committed to meeting talent with access and excellence through its impactful academic programs and enriching experiences, paving the way to a better future for the diverse students it serves and the communities they represent.

Why work at Northern Arizona University?  

Vision 
NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

Mission
NAU transforms lives and enriches communities through high-quality academics and impactful scholarship, creative endeavors, and public service.

Commitment
NAU will educate, support, and empower students from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to reach their full potential and contribute to a more just, equitable, inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable future.

NAU- 2025 Elevating Excellence Priorities

  • Academic Excellence
  • Student Success
  • Commitment to Indigenous Peoples 
  • Impactful Scholarship
  • Mission Driven and Diverse Faculty and Staff
  • Community Engagment 
  • Sustainable Stewards of Resources 

Diversity

Northern Arizona University is committed to bringing excellence to our campus through a variety of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives.  We respect and value diversity among our faculty, staff, and students.

Learn more about our affirmative action plan and commitment to diversity.

Benefits for Northern Arizona University Faculty and Staff 

Why work at NAU?

Why choose Flagstaff?

Flagstaff has a population of about 70,000, rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40.With its elevation of 7,000 feet and four-season climate, Flagstaff is ideal for year-round outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include the Grand Canyon, Lowell Observatory, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, and Arizona Snowbowl.

Flagstaff was recently ranked the 6th Least Stressful City in the United States by SmartAsset.com.  Come see what Flagstaff is all about and search our job openings to see what NAU can offer to you.

Northern Arizona University across Arizona

NAU also has a variety of statewide campuses that are employees work at including, but not limited to:

  • NAU- Yuma
  • NAU- North Valley (Phoenix, AZ)
  • NAU- Phoenix Biomedical Campus 
  • and many of our Arizona Community Colleges 

Diversity

Northern Arizona University is committed to bringing excellence to our campus through a variety of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives.  We respect and value diversity among our faculty, staff, and students.

Learn more about our affirmative action plan and commitment to diversity.

For any questions about Northern Arizona University or employment opportunities please contact HR.Contact@nau.edu

Company info
Website
Telephone
928-523-2223
Location
PO Box 4113 Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Flagstaff
AZ
86011
United States

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