SUMMARY:

NUC University operates a geographically diverse, virtual Service Desk using Support Teams comprised of Support Analysts and Specialists. Each team includes IT technicians who may rotate responsibilities, handling phone inquiries, triaging Help Desk tickets, or conducting on-site visits.
The IT Service Desk Analyst II serves as the primary technical contact within their specialized field and provides expert-level support to students, faculty, and administrative staff. This role requires advanced knowledge and the ability to make independent decisions in support of IT operations. The Analyst II also mentors junior staff and leads initiatives within their area of expertise. Support may be delivered remotely via virtual platforms or in person, depending on the situation. This is a Tier 2 support role.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and Spanish
• Minimum of 3 years of experience and/or training that includes desktop support, network maintenance, and design
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skill

• Exercise independent judgment to monitor and extract tickets in their specialized field, determining appropriate actions to resolve client issues
• Provide technical guidance, advice, and training to system users, making autonomous decisions to improve user experience and system reliability
• Act as a technical lead for specialized systems or platforms (e.g., LMS, CRM, cybersecurity, endpoint management), with discretion to implement solutions and escalate issues as needed
• Mentor and provide guidance to IT Service Desk Analyst I team members, using discretion to tailor coaching to individual needs
• Perform IT production support for assigned area(s) according to documented processes, with authority to adapt procedures when necessary to meet service goals
• Deliver end-user support and act as local “remote hands” for system administrators or engineers, making real-time decisions to ensure service continuity
• Interact with students, faculty, and administrative staff, using discretion to prioritize and resolve issues in their specialized field
• Coordinate computer support activities across departments, internal teams, and third-party vendors, with autonomy to manage relationships and service delivery
• Manage and coordinate managed service and solution providers, ensuring successful delivery of technology services aligned with business needs
• Log all customer interactions, document resolutions, and make decisions on escalation and follow-up actions
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, and SLAs, with discretion to interpret and apply standards in complex scenarios
• Provide after-hours support for critical incidents or scheduled maintenance, making independent decisions on incident response and resolution

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and Spanish
• Minimum of 3 years of experience and/or training that includes desktop support, network maintenance, and design
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills