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University of Texas at Arlington

Senior IT Analyst

🇺🇸 Arlington, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ April 18th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is hiring a Senior IT Analyst. The role involves providing advanced Tier 3 technical support through various client interaction channels, troubleshooting complex IT issues, and mentoring junior staff and student workers across campus technology services. The analyst collaborates with internal IT teams to resolve technical problems related to accounts, email, network connectivity, and computing devices.

Highlights
  • Provide advanced frontline technology support via chat, phone, and in-person interactions.
  • Handle Tier 3 escalations and complex troubleshooting for account access, network issues, software, academic technology, and peripherals.
  • Train and mentor student employees and junior staff members.
  • Document technical issues and assist with technology testing and reporting.
  • Required skills include knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office applications, networking, and hardware troubleshooting.
  • Must have strong customer service, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least four years of relevant hands-on computing experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience in higher education IT support and quality assurance activities.
  • Position requires lifting up to 40 pounds and may involve on-call and travel duties.
  • Benefits package is provided; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Senior IT Analyst Full Description

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Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number S06700P
Position Title Senior IT Analyst
Department VP Development
Location Arlington
Position Status Full-time
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Some local and regional travel may be required for meetings and conferences.
  • On-site position covering all UTA Arlington Campus locations.
  • Potential for specialized schedule that includes night and weekend hours.
  • Potential for on-call rotation duty, or off-hours work to address service outages.
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Pay Basis Monthly
Job Summary
The Senior IT Analyst reports to the Executive IT Support Manager, the Senior IT Analyst provides advanced frontline technology support for client requests and incidents via chat, phone calls, or in-person client interactions. Handles Tier 3 support issues that may not be defined by existing documentation, as well as escalations of unresolved support issues from lower tiers. Responsible for training and coaching student workers and lower-tier staff members. Technical issues and skills will vary but include account access, email, network connectivity, software, academic technology, computing endpoint devices, printers, and other technology peripherals. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Customer Support:
    • Provide technical instructions to a non-technical audience. Collaborate with other members of the IT team, especially Service Desk but also other frontline and backend IT Support teams to resolve common tickets/issues.
    • Ensure prompt resolution of user issues and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
    • Proactively engage with clients and departments across campus to provide services or prevent issues. 
    • Record client requests and incidents in the ticketing system following documentation requirements.
    • Escalate issues internally as needed, & monitor progress through resolution.
Tier 3 Troubleshooting:
  • Acts as an escalation point for tier 2 and troubleshoots more complex technical issues. Works collaboratively with internal IT teams and departments to troubleshoots, analyzes, identifies, repair, and restores service for various technical issues affecting accounts, email, network connectivity, software, academic technology, and endpoint device and peripheral issues.  
  • Responsible for troubleshooting issues that may be new, undocumented or more complex than common issues.
Documentation and Reporting:
  • Assist in the creation of technical documentation to improve client experience and awareness of problems, known issues, and available technology.
  • Assist with project-based work to testing and evaluate of updated technology products that affect the overall client experience at UTA.
  • Assist with the gathering and compiling of metrics to contribute to regular reports that describe the state of client interactions.
  • Assist with the assignment of tickets in the queue.
Training and Mentoring:
  • Assist with the training and mentoring of student employees and more junior full-time staff.
  • Provide feedback regarding student workers and more junior team members to management.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Four (4) years of hands-on computing work experience providing customer service in a front facing capacity; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
  • Ability to obtain certifications as required by manager. (example, Dell, Apple, Comp TIA A+, Microsoft 365 Certified Associate, or other relevant support related certifications as needed)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Five (5) hands-on computing work experience supporting computing endpoints; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Six (6) years of hands-on computing work experience providing customer service in a front facing capacity; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Prior experience providing customer service in a front facing technical support environment.
  • Prior experience supporting students, faculty, and staff in a higher-education setting.
  • Experience performing quality assurance tasks such as creating reports, reviewing tickets, providing feedback, monitoring calls, surveying clients, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Technical Skills: 
    • Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems, Office applications, and common productivity software. 
    • Familiarity with hardware components, networking concepts, and troubleshooting methodologies.
Customer Service: 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-centric approach. 
  • Ability to remain calm and courteous while assisting clients with technical issues and inquiries. 
  • A high degree of professionalism and customer service.
Problem-Solving: 
  • A great mindset with excellent problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues while adhering to established procedures. 
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills, and ability to set and meet appropriate deadlines.
Adaptability: 
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving IT environments. 
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
Teamwork: 
  • Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues and contribute positively to team goals. 
  • A willingness to share knowledge and support peers to achieve collective success.
Initiative: 
  • The ability to work independently with ownership and minimal supervision. 
  • Act with ownership and accountability to manage and prioritize tasks effectively with little guidance. 
  • Takes responsibility for the work assigned with consideration for the clients’ needs and overall business requirements.
Documentation & Presentation: 
  • Ability to write technical instructions for both technical and non-technical audiences, break down communication into trainable portions, provide status reports, and present information effectively both in writing and through in-person presentations.
Ability to drive UTA vehicle. Use of a personal vehicle for work-related local travel.
Other Requirements
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
  • Lifting and moving up to 40 pounds, moving computers and other computer peripherals.
  • All Information Technology staff are expected to perform their duties professionally, manage personal and institutional data responsibly, prioritize customer service, understand the 24/7 nature of IT, and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Positions in this classification are security-sensitive and subject to section 51.215 Texas education code provisions. 
Benefits Eligible Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks. 
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted 3
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associate's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • PhD or equivalent
  2. * How many years of experience do you have working in higher education university development environment?
    • None/less than 1 year
    • 1 to 2 years
    • 2 to 3 years
    • 4 to 5 years
    • 6 or more years
  3. * How many years of hands-on technical support experience do you have working with end-user computer hardware and software?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 to 3 years
    • 4 to 5 years
    • 6 years or more
  4. * Describe your level of proficiency supporting macOS devices in a professional environment.
    • No experience with macOS
    • Basic — General navigation and basic troubleshooting only
    • Intermediate — Able to support users and resolve common issues independently
    • Advanced — I configure, deploy, and manage macOS devices
  5. * Describe your level of proficiency supporting Windows devices in a professional environment.
    • Basic — General navigation and basic troubleshooting only
    • Intermediate — Able to support users and resolve common issues independently
    • Advanced — I configure, image, deploy, and manage Windows devices
  6. * Please indicate whether you have completed any UTA Leadership Development programs.
    • Aspiring Leaders Program
    • MavsSupervisor Success Program
    • MavsManager Foundations Program
    • Leading People Credential (completion grants supervisory experience credit for internal entry-level supervisory roles)
    • None of the above
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume or CV
  2. Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents

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