The Technology Solutions Partner (TSP) team as part of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides statewide enterprise support for faculty, staff and students using technology to meet the University of Idaho’s teaching, learning and research mission. This TSP position is located in Moscow, Idaho and serves Northern/Central University of Idaho locations. This position requires travel within Idaho to serve University of Idaho locations.
Position Overview
Technology Solutions Partner I
This position provides technology support to faculty and staff to assist them in fulfilling the University of Idaho’s teaching, learning and research mission. The TSP team is the primary OIT liaison, technology service representative and technical advisor for many in the University of Idaho community. The team directly interacts with and supports customers in their information technology needs and issues.
Level I positions, individually and as part of the TSP team, serve as the primary OIT liaison, technology service representative and technical advisor for departments and colleges across the university. They apply excellent customer service skills to fulfill requests, resolve issues and assist customers with technical questions or direct customers to the appropriate OIT group or service.
Duties may include:
- Follow defined OIT processes to document and resolve incidents or requests for service
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating with customers about their ticket status and final resolution
- Maintain assets within work management system
- Create and maintain knowledge base articles for both the university community and internal IT support
- Coordinate with other OIT teams as necessary to resolve incidents or fulfill requests for service for the university community
- Understand compliance and security requirements of the position and maintain acceptable standards
- Gain and maintain knowledge of the functions performed by units and colleges across the university
- Find standard or known information technology solutions for user needs
- Submit requests on behalf of information technology users when solutions are not known or readily available
- Other duties as assigned
Technology Solutions Partner II
This position provides technology support to faculty and staff to assist them in fulfilling the University of Idaho’s teaching, learning and research mission. The TSP team is the primary OIT liaison, technology service representative and technical advisor for many in the University of Idaho community. The team directly interacts with and supports customers in their information technology needs and issues.
Level II positions, individually and as part of the TSP team, serve as the primary OIT liaison, technology service representative and technical advisor for departments and colleges across the university. They apply excellent customer service skills to fulfill requests, resolve issues and assist customers with technical questions or direct the customer to the appropriate OIT group or service. They collaborate with customers to find technology solutions that meet customer needs.
Duties may include:
- Follow defined OIT processes to document and resolve incidents or fulfill requests for service
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating with customers about their ticket status and final resolution
- Maintain assets within work management system
- Create and maintain knowledge base articles for both the university community and internal IT support
- Understand compliance and security requirements of the position and maintain acceptable standards
- Gain and maintain knowledge of the functions performed by units and colleges across the university
- Communicate and coordinate with other OIT units about information technology solutions, assisting with researching solutions and resolving incidents or fulfilling service requests
- Coordinate implementation of solutions provided by OIT or an OIT‑approved vendor
- Train new employees, mentor and develop staff skills, and instill a strong commitment to quality customer service
- One year of experience working in a customer service‑oriented role (any industry)
- One or more of the following:
- Obtained technology certification(s)
- 6 or more credits of college‑level technology‑related coursework
- Work in a technology support role
Qualifications
Required Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Experience
- Three years in an information technology role, directly providing technical support to customers
Preferred Qualifications
Technology Solutions Partner I
- Associate’s Degree or higher in an information technology field
- CompTIA A+ certification
- MTA: Windows Operating System Fundamentals certification or equivalent
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communications and the ability to communicate to audiences
- Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
- Basic understanding of enterprise network infrastructure and connectivity
- Experience in higher education
- Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to successfully pass a driver’s record check
Technology Solutions Partner II
- Bachelor’s Degree in an information technology field
- CompTIA A+ certification
- MTA: Windows Operating System Fundamentals certification or equivalent
- Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) certification
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communications and the ability to communicate to audiences
- Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
- Experience working within a complex network infrastructure and VoIP equipment, operation and application
- Experience managing endpoints utilizing tools such as SCCM, Active Directory, Azure tools and Jamf
- Experience in higher education
- Possess a valid driver’s license and able to successfully pass a driver’s record check
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift, carry or otherwise move information technology equipment weighing up to 50 pounds indoors and outdoors
- Climb stairs and ladders
- Crawl or maneuver in confined spaces
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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