Personal Computing Specialist II_

Arlington

**Personal Computing Specialist II**

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Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

**Posting Details**

Position Information

**Posting Number** S05548P

**Position Title** Personal Computing Specialist II

**Department** Mathematics

**Location** Arlington

**Job Family** Information Technology

**Position Status** Full-time

**Work Hours** Standard

**Work Schedule**

Monday – Friday

8:00am -5:00pm

**Open to** External and Internal

**Salary** Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $45,000.

**Duration** Funding expected to continue

**Pay Basis** Monthly

**Benefits Eligible** Yes

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**University Information**

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at ta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

**Job Summary**

To Provide intermediate technical support for personal computing hardware, software and peripherals. Responsible for routine support of hardware, software, and peripherals for which an intermediate level of skill is required. Provides solutions for task that are of moderate complexity and duration.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

+ Assists the department with the common uses of standard personal and lab computing technology for academic and administrative functions.

+ Consults with the department and the learning resource center on standard to moderately complex personal and lab computing needs.

+ Install, setup, configure, and perform modifications to standard hardware, software, and peripherals.

+ Must be able to diagnose and perform intermediate to advanced software, hardware and peripheral repairs.

+ Assists in maintenance of computer processors and constructs special purpose computer related equipment from detailed specifications.

+ Will maintain and support the computers, software packages, and other technical resources for the Leaning Resource Math Lab which consists of over 150 machines under almost constant operation as well as multiple technological resources and data bases.

+ Other responsibilities include managing the other math computer labs with teaching software and faculty/staff computers and technology in a very active academic department.

+ Additionally, this position will be responsible for maintaining the departmental websites, troubleshooting various types of classroom equipment, and supporting multiple operating systems for research and specialized software.

+ Will act as a departmental data security person, assist in maintaining documentation for standards, services, and procedures and obtain professional certifications as needed for vender specific processes.

+ Performs related duties as required.

+ Other functions as assigned

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Associates degree or two (2) years of practical work experience in a computer related field.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Knowledge of and/or experience with an extensive variety of computing hardware, software, and peripherals.

+ Accuracy is required.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

**Other Requirements**

**Working Conditions**

May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Criminal background check conducted.

**Special Conditions for Eligibility**

**CBC Requirement**

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

**EEO Statement**

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

**ADA Accommodations**

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email **[email protected]** .

Posting Detail Information

**Number of Vacancies** 1

**Open Until Filled**

**Minimum Number of References Required** 3

**Maximum Number of References Accepted**

**Special Instructions to Applicants**

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

**Requirement Questions**

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *How many years of experience do you have with system administration (Windows or Linux)?

2. None/less than 3 years

3. 3 to 4 years

4. 5 to 6 years

5. 7 years or more

6. *How many years of experience do you have working in an academic environment?

7. None/less than 2 years

8. 2 to 3 years

9. 4 to 5 years

10. 6 years or more

11. *How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?

12. None/less than 2 years

13. 2 to 3 years

14. 4 to 5 years

15. 6 years or more

**Documents Needed To Apply**

**Required Documents**

1. Resume or CV

2. Cover/Interest Letter

**Optional Documents**

1. Letter of Recommendation