IT Specialist

University of New Mexico
$16.00-$17.00 Hourly
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Jan 15, 2025
Requisition IDreq32140 Working TitleIT Specialist Pay$16.00-$17.00 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentGeospatial and Population Studies (069D) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date1/28/2025 Position Summary The University of New Mexico's Center for Geospatial and Population Studies (GPS) maintains New Mexico's traffic crash database for the New Mexico Department of Transportation and serves as the New Mexico State Demographer's Office. We assist New Mexico government agencies, lawmakers and the public in making data-driven decisions by providing impartial data and objective analysis. GPS provides UNM students with real-life job skills that will give them a strong, competitive advantage over their peers after graduation. We are seeking a detail oriented, self-motivated student from any degree program to contribute their expertise in the areas of IT Support. This position requires an organized individual with a strong initiative to learn, attention to detail, and excellent time management skills. In addition to building a marketable resume other jobs perks include flexible work hours and regular pay increases with marked progress. Minimum Qualifications Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications * Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, at least half-time (6 hours). * Can work a minimum of 12-15 hours a week. * Knowledge in computer hardware, audio/visual and communication equipment, storage devices, network printer & scanner setup. * Experience with Windows environments including application installation and configuration, troubleshooting and diagnostics, updates, repair and rollbacks, knowledge with software package managers like MS Store, winget, chocolatey, or CLI packager manager for Windows. * Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information as well as able follow instructions and adhere to protocols and procedures. * Works as a team member with staff and/or other student employees on various projects. * Willing to perform miscellaneous duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications * System Management and Networking skill in active Directory, SCCM, Intune, manage users and delegate permissions and access based on roles and project authorization. * Desktop support software including Microsoft Office Suite, presentation and screen capture software, GlobalProtect VPN, media applications, PowerBI, ArcGIS, ArcPro, ArcOnline, FTP client, GitHub, Kofax client and server, SQL Server and SQL Management Studio. * Experience with security applications and procedures including AntiVirus software management, mitigation and control, preventive practices, VPN configuration and management, OS level Firewalls knowledge, server/VM firewall configuration. * Knowledgeable in programming languages Visual basic, Phyton, SQL scripting, Java or R. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please include a cover letter & resume in addition to a copy of your class schedule. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.