Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title |
User Support Services Specialist (Confidential) |
Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Information Technology |
Department |
OIT-EI Infrastructure |
Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among the nation's highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you'll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. As one of the nation's most diverse universities, Rutgers draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. We're an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.
The Office of Information Technology (
OIT) is Rutgers' enterprise IT office.
OIT provides university wide services and support and collaborates with department and unit IT professionals on projects and initiatives for the Rutgers community. OIT's services and systems include the Rutgers network; email and calendaring systems; IDs/passwords and identity management; data centers; computer labs; help desk support; wireless connectivity; a software portal; information security, risk, and compliance services; research computing; and many others. OIT's staff members work closely with the broader university community to advance Rutgers' missions of teaching, research, and service. For more information, please visit https://it.rutgers.edu. |
Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a User Support Services Specialist for the Office of Information Technology.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Provides user support at the OIT Help Desk and through various support channels.
- Oversees various supervisory tasks including, but not limited to staff hiring, training and development, user support documentation and quality assurance.
- Handles phone calls to provide support to IT staff members.
- Troubleshoots technical support concerns.
- Assists with diagnosing problems.
- Coordinates escalations and resolutions as appropriate.
- Provides in-person support as needed.
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FLSA |
Exempt |
Grade |
05 |
Salary Details |
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Minimum Salary |
79013.00 |
Mid Range Salary |
99952.00 |
Maximum Salary |
120890.00 |
Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
Position Status |
Full Time |
Working Hours (per week) |
Work hours are Sunday-Thursday, 11:30am-8pm |
Standard Hours |
37.50 |
Daily Work Shift |
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Work Arrangement |
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. |
Union Description |
Administrators Confidential |
Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
Seniority Unit |
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Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2 years of experience in a customer support operation with IT.
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Certifications/Licenses |
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Exceptional customer service, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions.
- Ability to lead student workers, work efficiently in a team environment, troubleshoot problems, and make decisions based on established procedures.
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Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience in a technical support operation or in a university IT support environment.
- Leadership experience with student staff.
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Equipment Utilized |
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Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Travel to and work hours at the NB Student Help Desk and various Computing Labs facilities on the NB Campus.
- Please note the work schedule below with one hour lunch break:
Work hours are Sunday-Thursday, 11:30am-8pm.
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Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
Posting Number |
25ST1333 |
Posting Open Date |
06/13/2025 |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
City |
Piscataway |
State |
NJ |
Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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