End User Computing Specialist Intermediate / Associate
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Department Overview
Health Information Technology & Services (HITS) plays a role in the success of Michigan Medicine by providing clinicians, educators, researchers, students, and staff with technology-related information, products, and support. HITS also provides institutional expertise related to IT strategy, security, infrastructure, and resource management.
Division Overview
The Academic IT (AcadIT) division in Health Information & Technology Services (HITS) serves both the education and research communities at the University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS). We engage faculty, students, and staff to provide a holistic portfolio of software and applications, infrastructure, device support, and custom projects to enable innovation and excellence. AcadIT is comprised of three areas that work in concert to provide support: 1) Application Services - focused on product management and support for vendor applications; 2) Software Delivery - focused on building custom applications when a vendor solution is not available and offering secure application environments; 3) Technical Services & Engagement - focused on providing support for high-performance computing, device management, data integration, and scientific programming and engagement and outreach with our customers.
Job Summary
The Academic IT (AcadIT) division in Health Information & Technology Services (HITS) serves both the education and research communities at the University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS). We engage faculty, students, and staff to provide a holistic portfolio of software and applications, infrastructure, device support, and custom projects to promote innovation and excellence.
We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individual with technical background, customer service experience, willingness to learn and participate in on-the-job training to support faculty and students with instructional technology in Medical School. You will provide in-person support to faculty, students, staff, and visitors for Medical School classrooms and event spaces. Respond to urgent calls from different classroom spaces in support of a wide range of technologies; inclusive of computer labs, classroom instructor workstations, large venues, audio/visual equipment, integrated software, video conferencing systems.
Responsibilities*
Respond to faculty, staff, and student needs, and collaborate with other HITS Technology Services staff to provide high-quality customer service to assist faculty with audio/visual and computer technology and media in different @types of rooms.
Troubleshoot technical issues, as well as track, resolve, and follow up on operational problems with equipment and facilities, cleaning and maintaining equipment as necessary.
Train faculty, staff, and students in the use of classroom technology, equipment, and new instructional technologies.
Interface with a web-based reservation system to maintain equipment inventory and data collection; work on teams to conduct equipment inventory and classroom maintenance audits, assist in the maintenance of web-based inventory and asset management databases; Assist colleagues in the evaluation, documentation, and implementation of new technologies.
Working in conjunction with the Medical School Facilities team in maintaining classroom functionality, checking for issues, and replenishing necessary supplies. The person in this position will also provide after-hours urgent support of classroom and event spaces.
Communicate and cooperate with colleagues on projects and technologies in team meetings and via electronic communication and social networking software.
Respects diversity: demonstrates respect for and seeks the opinion of others; trusts and values each person's contributions to the team, develops and maintains smooth, cooperative working relationships
Physical Requirements
Move and transport objects such as projectors, screens, monitors, equipment carts, AV racks, and AV podia with weight up to 50lbs.
Move cart-based equipment between buildings.
Work in enclosed spaces in the vicinity of numerous electronic components.
Navigate in enclosed spaces in the vicinity of numerous electronic components.
Navigate to and from workspaces accessible only by stairs.
Ability to sharply focus projected images close up or from distances up to 200 feet.
Ability to communicate with instructors, students, and others and requires a rapid accurate response to spoken directions.
Required Qualifications*
Requirements for Intermediate Level
Associate degree or equivalent years of experience in a related technical discipline.
3-5 years of experience in supporting technology.
Requirements for Associate Level
Associate degree or equivalent years of experience in a related technical discipline.
1-3 years of experience in supporting technology.
Desired Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree.
Working knowledge of supporting educational technology.
Experience working with faculty.
Experience providing in-person support for AV equipment.
Previous working experience with MediaSite, Kaltura, SharePoint, Zoom, Teams.
Flexibility and adaptability to a changing environment is required including the ability to manage under deadline pressure, ambiguity, and changing priorities.
Ability to analyze a situation quickly to ensure an effective classroom experience for students and faculty.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with those with different levels of technology comfort and understanding.
Excellent customer service experience, and desire to provide high-quality solutions.
Desire to work in a team-based collaborative environment.
Work Schedule
This position will require working during non-business hours (8 am-5 pm) and on limited weekends with the ability for you to negotiate alternative/flexible work schedules to suit your work-life balance, as long as customer needs are being met.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three essential components; patient care, education, and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
262801
Working Title
End User Computing Specialist Intermediate / Associate
Job Title
End User Computing Spec Inter
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Exec Vp Med Affairs
Department
HITS AcadIT Application Servic
Posting Begin/End Date
4/28/2025 - 5/05/2025
Career Interest
Information Technology
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