University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Information Technology Specialist
🇺🇸 Lincoln, NE
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $52K
💻 Information Technology
🗓️ July 10th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Maintain servers (web and data) and develop computing security and continuity operations.
- Track and project computing asset needs; monitor backup and redundancies.
- Support end users and maintain computing process and asset documentation.
- Research and consult on tools to address organizational needs.
- Supervise student workers and manage endpoint management software deployment.
- Provide event support related to IT needs.
- Required skills include desktop/application virtualization, Windows OS deployment, communication, sensitive data management, customer service, and project management.
- Preferred qualifications include familiarity with Mac OS X, Linux, and audio-visual equipment troubleshooting.
- Minimum requirements: Associate’s degree plus three years of IT experience or equivalent; U.S. citizenship required due to access to sensitive data.
- Annual salary starts at $52,000; position funded by a grant and requires a criminal background check.
Information Technology Specialist Full Description
Department | Ctr on Children Families & the Law-1082
Requisition Number | S_250510
Posting Open Date | 06/25/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 07/07/2025
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work
This position will provide a range of computing management activities and will support staff at the Center on Children, Families and the Law and the Public Policy Center (PPC). This includes: server maintenance (web and data); developing and maintaining computing security and continuity of operations; tracking and projecting need for computing assets; monitoring backup and redundancies; supporting users; creating and maintaining computing process and asset documentation; researching and consulting on a variety of tools to address needs; supervising student workers; working with endpoint management software to deploy operating systems and applications; and event support.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree plus three (3) years IT experience including providing end-user support (desktop and networked servers) in a large computing environment is required; equivalent education/experience will be considered. Demonstrated experience with desktop/application virtualization technologies; familiarity with the configuration and deployment of Windows software and OS in large computing and networked environment; excellent communication skills; ability to manage sensitive data; knowledge of customer service practices; and project management experience.
US citizenship is required due to national security and access to sensitive data sets.
Preferred Qualifications | Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience. Providing end-user support (desktop and networked servers) in a large computing environment. Familiarity with Mac OS X and Linux.Demonstrated experience with audio-visual equipment and troubleshooting video conferences.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $52,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Mary Carstens HR Specialist
mary.carstens@unl.edu
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | Yes
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
Appointment End Date |
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
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