Support Analyst I - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia
Description
Staff - Non UnionJob Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Information Systems and Technology, Level B
Job Title
Support Analyst I
Department
UBC IT | Desktop | Operations 4
Compensation Range
$5, $7,878.17 CAD Monthly
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Posting End DateFebruary 27, 2023
Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job End Date
Mar 29, 2024
Job Description Summary
The Support Analyst I provides technical advice and support in use, configuration and selection of software, hardware and network systems and various end user devices.
Organizational Status
Reports to the Team Lead and receives strategic direction from the Desktop Services Manager.
Works closely with other members of UBC IT Desktop Services to assist, train, review, research, recommend and implement any and all aspects of Desktop System changes and lifecycle.
Interacts with various departments within UBC IT.Work Performed
Specific Duties:
- Maintains and troubleshoots the microcomputer environment as outlined above including both hardware and software.
- Tracks, prioritizes and responds to all service requests utilizing inhouse ticket systems.
- Maintains and deploys standard and UBC developed software.
- Support and maintain end user devices, ensures reliability, security and performance.
- Maintains and reports to desktop manager an inventory of all equipment, service contracts, and warranty and maintenance agreements.
- Provides daily administrative support for the Local Enterprise Networks hardware and software.
- Provides training, consultation and assistance to all users in the UBC IT Desktop Support portfolio
- Provides consultation and assistance to UBC IT users.
- Keeps abreast with current microcomputer technology via external training courses, utilising professional development opportunities and Internet resources.
Core Duties:
- Provides advice on information technology improvements services policies and procedures.
- Designs basic record and report formats.
- Develops training materials and provides training for users in use and configuration of software, hardware, network systems and peripheral equipment
- Assists users, both remotely and inperson, to diagnose and resolve problems, escalates when necessary, and documents problem status and action taken.
- Performs preventive maintenance tasks, troubleshoots and repairs on a variety of computer systems and peripheral equipment.
- Deploys new hardware, software, networking and security updates.
- Maintains an inventory of equipment, service contracts, warranty and maintenance agreements.
- Prepares and maintains documentation in accordance with prescribed standards.
- Maintains appropriate professional designations and uptodate knowledge of current information technology techniques and tools.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Decisions that could affect multiple users will be made in conjunction with the Team Lead or Manager.
Impact of decisions can affect any number users and ultimately serve to disrupt pre-negotiated service level commitments.
An error in judgment or action without thought could result in varying impacts that ultimately could affect services used by UBC Students, Faculty and Staff.
Supervision ReceivedWorks under direction, within assigned area of responsibility in accordance with agreed objectives and work plan. Keeps manager and/or team lead informed of the status of work in progress.
Supervision Given
Supervision will be given for some of the logistics of operational support. Guidance will be provided for internal project activities and planning.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft and other industry certification is preferred.
Professional development courses in information systems analysis and design as well as personal development courses through continued attendance at short courses and seminars preferred.
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