Department: IT AS Ent Sys Alum & Fin
Salary/Grade: NEX/13

*Please note this is a 1 year term position.

Job Summary:

Responds to users to resolve problems associated with the organizational area's applications and services. Diagnoses problem source through analysis, testing and discussions with users. Coordinates with programmers, developers, analysts, and project managers to resolve problems. Follows up with users to ensure problem resolution and develops supporting documentation of all activities.

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

• Recommends application changes to address frequent support issues encountered by users.
• Recommends changes to processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness of applications.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates with other technical groups to work through project deliverables, issue resolution or service fulfillment.

Administration

• Develops documentation for all support activities and problem resolutions.
• Attends training sessions and meetings regarding updates and/or enhancements to organizational area's applications.
• Attends user meetings to gain knowledge of users' evolving business.
• Drafts training documents and trains users on use of applications.

Development

• Supports troubleshooting/triage assistance to users in a courteous and professional manner.
• Recommends solutions to general problems, questions and inquiries encountered by clients according to established practices.
• Performs data loads per documentation

Performance

• Coordinates with internal and external technical support personal to resolve internal reported issues.
• Reviews and resolves service outages.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 2-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to an associate's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• No experience required.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $22.00-$26.74 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits:
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Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
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