Position Details
Position Information
Job Title |
Technology Support Specialist - Journey - Wanchese |
Position Number |
001730 |
Vacancy Open to |
All Candidates |
Time-Limited |
No |
Department Homepage |
https://itcs.ecu.edu/ |
Advertising Department |
ITCS CLIENT ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT |
Division |
Administration & Finance |
Classification Title |
12264 Technology Support Specialist |
Competency Level |
2 - Journey |
Working Title |
Technology Support Specialist |
Number of Vacancies |
1 |
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) |
1.00 |
Full Time or Part Time |
Full Time |
Recruitment Range |
$50,321 - $97,853 |
Anticipated Hiring Range |
$66,999 - $81,335 |
Salary Grade Equivalency |
IT05 |
Work Schedule |
M-F |
Work Hours |
8-5 |
Position Location (City) |
Wanchese |
Job Category |
Staff - Information Technology |
Organizational Unit Overview |
Information Technology and Computing Services (
ITCS) is the central agency that supports enterprise-wide computing at East Carolina University.
ITCS, through innovative information technology initiatives and service, provides opportunities for the
ECU community to excel in teaching, research, and service using state-of-the-market technology and collaborative environments.
ITCS is first and foremost committed to providing excellent information technology support for faculty, staff, and students.
ITCS partners with campus departments, other universities, and industry to make strategic investments in information technology infrastructure that will help maintain a competitive advantage in administrative applications, faculty research, and outreach to the state and nation. We will achieve this through increasing the core functions and deploying appropriate technology throughout the university.
The
ITCS Team member at Coastal Studies Institute (
CSI) is responsible for providing a broad range of IT skills related to computer hardware and software support for both Windows and Mac, Audio Visual classroom support, network support, server management, web support, and
CSI research projects. This position will be located at the
CSI in Wanchese, North Carolina. |
Job Duties |
The individual in this position will work supporting the Coastal Studies Institute (
CSI) where they will:
1. Provides audio visual, desktop and network support for the staff and faculty at the Coastal Studies Institute (
CSI) and the position will be located at the
CSI in Wanchese, NC.
2. Serves as liaison to the Coastal Studies Institute and
ECU IT resources.
3. Consult with clients and evaluate hardware, software, and network connectivity needs and problems. They will resolve or refer to the appropriate agency hardware, software, and network connectivity issues for desktop and notebook PC systems, servers, video conferencing, lecture capture, and audio-visual technology, printers, peripherals and mobile devices.
4. Maintain hardware certification with major approved vendors as required to support client systems and will be authorized to order and replace warranty and customer replaceable parts.
5. Utilize new
ITCS approved technologies and when appropriate coordinate with
ITCS teams and clients to implement them effectively.
6. Research, develop, and implement solutions enabling centralized management of client computing systems utilizing current and emerging technologies in software patch management, software deployment, anti-virus protection, computer policy administration, desktop remote control, and scripting.
7. They will provide audio visual support to classroom, video conferencing, lecture capture, and audio-visual technology. This includes trouble shooting problems and resolving issues for AV and video conferencing systems. Repairing defective systems when possible, processing RMAs and maintaining supplies to manage minimum downtime.
8. Provide administrative support for campus physical and virtual servers. This support will be first line support and will act as liaison to
ECU
ITCS systems teams and contract server support vendor.
9. Develop productive relationships with clients to understand and anticipate their business needs. By developing productive relationships with clients and understanding and anticipating their business needs, the employee will assist clients in effectively utilizing technology.
10. Provide consulting support to faculty on enterprise technology needs, coach and train clients and provide learning materials including web pages.
11. Manage
CSI campus projects.
The standard work schedule for this position will need to be adjusted to meet the position requirements, which include and are not limited to evening and weekend hours to perform scheduled and unscheduled workload requirements to maintain University operations.
This position requires the employee to reside within a reasonable commutable distance of the
ECU main campus. "Reasonable commuting distance" is defined as a location that does not exceed a distance that can be safely traveled in two hours by automobile under average conditions of traffic, weather, and roads to employee's assigned duty station in Greenville, NC. |
Minimum Education/Experience |
Associate degree in Computer Information Technology, Computer Technology Integration; Networking Technology, or related areas and two years of experience in the Information Technology field related to the position's role; or a Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in the Information Technology Field related to the position's role, or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or Engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in the Information Technology Field related to the position's role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Journey level requires an additional one year of experience. |
License or Certification required by statute or regulation |
None |
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education |
- Considerable knowledge of business-class personal computer (PC) systems in addition to networking and connectivity applications interconnecting campus client server systems
- Broadly familiar with various software applications (Office Productivity, Web Browsers, Email clients) with high-level skills involving microcomputer operating systems (Windows 7, Windows 10, Mac OSX) and server-based operating systems (Windows Server 2008/2012/2016, Linux)
- Experience with scripting languages such as Visual Basic and Windows PowerShell
- Highly skilled in the following areas: problem solving, task prioritization, active listening, and verbal and written communications
- Demonstrable experience in project management, software deployment, and software patch management
- Demonstrated PC experience with a strong emphasis on workstation installation and configuration and server administration
- Work experience to include network communication configuration (TCP/IP), network troubleshooting from the PC to the network wall jack, workstation and server hardware/software troubleshooting, including OS and general application support
- Extensive experience with Microsoft applications/operating systems and Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy implementation. Microsoft Certified Professional credentials are a plus.
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License or Certification required by the Department |
None |
Special Instructions to Applicant |
- Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
- If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
- Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Job Open Date |
03/14/2025 |
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. |
03/27/2025 |
Open Until Filled |
No |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting |
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/85120 |
Alternate option |
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget,
UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. |
Nondiscrimination Statement |
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees.
ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (
ADAAA) should contact the
ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/
TTY) or
ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. |
Eligibility for Employment |
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. |
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity |
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00
EST. |
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