University of Southern California · 5 hours ago
Computer Consultant Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$39.58/hr - $49/hr
3+ years expThe University of Southern California is seeking a Computer Consultant Specialist to join their Department of Financial and Business Services. This role involves providing specialized technical support and assistance on the use of computer hardware, software, and networks to faculty, students, and staff, while delivering outstanding customer service.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Provides expert consulting services in specialized areas such as specialized software, critical computer/networked systems, data access/analysis, and/or academic research
Provides support for specialized software/data installation, configuration and planning. Investigates and analyzes various specialized computing options and solutions
Seeks opportunities to integrate systems and services for collaboration between units and/or the university at large as appropriate. Partners with departmental and/or central information technology service groups to establish or maintain system interfaces and day-to-day operational processes
Plans, designs, and conducts specialized end user training for groups or individuals
Plans and implements new, upgrades and/or specialized software releases. Determines impact of changes, recommending and facilitating delivery to users
Interacts with hardware and software vendors as well as outside technical support providers/consultants to establish competitive pricing, warranties, etc. and maintain supportive relations for critical functionality of applicable products
Researches, gathers, organizes and summarizes data for reports. Analyzes data for trends or conclusions and presents results and recommendations to supervisor
Stays informed of new developments and technologies by reading journals and other pertinent publications, maintaining contact with vendors, and participating in professional organizations, meetings and seminars
Performs other duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree; however, combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
3 years of related work experience; however, combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience
Expert skill-level in specialty area and experience in computing environments
User support experience with servers, operating systems, workstations, networks, LANs and network software
Valid CA driver's license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment
The successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science
4 years of related experience
Data center experience
Benefits
A wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families.
Work-life balance and employee well-being.
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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