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| Open Date | 04/16/2026 |
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| Requisition Number | PRN44760B |
| Job Title | Information Technology Specialists |
| Working Title | Information Technology Specialist |
| Career Progression Track | P00 |
| Track Level | P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro |
| FLSA Code | Computer Employee |
| Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No |
| Standard Hours per Week | 40 |
| Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time |
| Shift | Day |
| Work Schedule Summary | Monday – Friday (8am – 5pm) standard work hours |
| VP Area | President |
| Department | 00639 - VP for Research |
| Location | Campus |
| City | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
| Pay Rate Range | $45,000 - $65,000 |
| Close Date | 05/01/2026 |
| Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | |
| Job Summary | This position supports the organization’s computer systems, software, and networking environments while serving as a primary point of contact for end-user support. It is responsible for provisioning, configuring, updating, and monitoring systems and user environments, and for troubleshooting application, hardware, and communication issues while providing clear, user-focused guidance. The role maintains system performance, stability, and security, ensuring the integrity of systems and data while responding to outages and critical issues. It collaborates with users and team members on system improvements, supports the roll-out of updates and configuration changes, and contributes to process development, documentation, and system backup and monitoring procedures. This position requires a moderate skill set and the ability to complete work of increasing complexity under moderate supervision with some independent judgment. Systems / Support Provide day-to-day technical support for end users and assist in the administration of the organization’s systems and network environment, with a strong focus on user experience. Support users with device setup, system access, and connectivity (LAN/WAN, VPN), ensuring reliable performance through routine monitoring and basic troubleshooting. Perform application and account administration, including user provisioning, access management, and support for enterprise systems. Provide responsive application support and clear guidance to help users effectively utilize systems and tools. Support system updates, deployments, and improvements while minimizing disruption to users. Assist in maintaining system security and resolving service issues, and develop and maintain technical and user documentation, backup procedures, and basic system reports.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget. |
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| Minimum Qualifications |
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Information Technology Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Information Technology Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. |
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| Type | Benefited Staff |
| Special Instructions Summary | |
| Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period. |
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