Job description
Description
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation.
This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.
Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia.
The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities.
With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
SAS Computing is the department of the School of Arts & Sciences that is responsible for supporting faculty, staff and students use of information technology.
SAS Computing staff members work year-round to make sure our students, faculty, and staff have the technological tools they need for outstanding educational achievements in the Information Age.
Duties:
Provide support for Macs, PCs and associated equipment.
Install, configure, upgrade and troubleshoot software and hardware.
Provide technical support to students, faculty and staff by e-mail, phone and in person.
Provide technical support to students, faculty and staff for conference and classroom technologies.
Demonstrate best practices with use of Enterprise Infrastructure including: Active Directory, Data Management/Ticketing systems
Qualifications:
Required:
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively while managing multiple issues over phone, email, and in person
Use good judgment, tact, discretion, and be organized, flexible, and patient.
Interact with users of varying levels of computer expertise
Preferred:
Knowledge of and significant experience with Windows and MacOS and Android and iOS devices
Ability to perform operating system installs and backups
Experience with email applications like Apple Mail and Outlook, spreadsheet and word processing software like Excel and Word
Physical Effort Required:
Typically sitting at a desk or table
Occasional lifting 25 lbs.
or less
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Using tools requiring high dexterity
This is a temporary position for 32 hours per week, and is a 9 month position.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level.
Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made.
Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future.
Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis.
Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.
Required Skill Profession
Computer Occupations
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