SharePoint Migration Specialist

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>UW MEDICINE IT SERVICES</b> has an outstanding job opportunity for a <b>SharePoint Migration Specialist.</b></p><p></p><p><b>WE HAVE TWO OPENINGS! -- <u>PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE TEMPORARY NON-BENEFITTED POSITIONS THAT ARE EXPECTED TO LAST APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS.</u></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>WORK SCHEDULE</b></p><ul><li>40 hours/week</li><li>Monday – Friday; Core hours for UW Medicine IT Services are 8:00 – 5:00 (PST)</li><li>Day Shift</li></ul><p></p><p><b>DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION</b></p><p><b>UW Medicine IT Services (ITS)</b> is a shared services organization that supports all of UW Medicine.  UW Medicine is comprised of Harborview Medical Center (HMC), UW Medical Center-Montlake Campus (UWMC-Montlake), UW Medical Center-Northwest Campus (UWMC-NW), UW Medicine Primary Care (UWMPC), UW Physicians (UWP), UW School of Medicine (SOM), and Airlift Northwest (ALNW).  ITS is responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance of the infrastructure and applications which support all these institutions, along with the implementation of new services and applications that are used to support and further the UW Medicine mission.</p><p></p><p><b>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</b></p><ul><li>100% remote opportunity</li></ul><p></p><p><b>PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p>The SharePoint Online migration is an enterprise project that affects all of UW Medicine.  Over 1,800 sites for hundreds of customers need to be transitioned.  Our customers have customized their sites in many ways, which makes migration even more challenging.  The team has developed a runbook to migrate the sites, which includes custom routines, ShareGate functionality, and manual tasks to perform site migrations.</p><ul><li><span>Communicate with customers throughout the migration process as individual sites are migrated</span></li><li><span>Implement the runbooks developed by Software Solutions team to migrate sites from 2019 to SharePoint Online</span></li><li><span>Validate there are no errors from the migration</span></li><li><span>Correct errors that are found by the customer</span></li><li><span>Report to team leaders on progress of their migrations</span><br> </li></ul><p><b>REQUIREMENTS</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience</li><li><b>SharePoint Online Site Owner-level expertise</b> – Candidates must be able to create and manage SharePoint sites, build and update pages, configure web parts, design layouts, and maintain site content.</li><li><b>Deep knowledge of SharePoint lists</b> – Ability to create, manage, and update lists, including configuring columns, views, filters, and data entry forms; understanding how lists interact with other SharePoint features.</li><li><b>Strong understanding of SharePoint permissions</b> – Must be able to configure site, library, and list permissions; manage user access; apply permission levels appropriately to maintain security and compliance.</li><li><b>Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and Office 365</b> – Ability to navigate, collaborate, and integrate SharePoint Online within the Office 365 suite.</li><li><b>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</b> – Able to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li><b>Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment</b> – Comfortable with joint problem solving, task sharing, and supporting colleagues.</li><li><b>Proven track record of meeting deadlines</b> – Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and deliver work on schedule.</li><li><b>Proficiency with Microsoft Windows operating systems</b> – Capable of navigating and troubleshooting within Windows environments.</li><li><b>Ability to perform computer-based work for extended periods</b> – Work will require sustained focus and attention to detail.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>PREFERRED / NICE TO HAVE</b></p><ul><li>Experience as a SharePoint Administrator, including site collection management, configuration, and governance</li><li>Experience creating workflows and applications using Power Automate and/or Power Apps</li><li>Familiarity with ShareGate or other SharePoint migration tools</li><li>Coding or scripting experience (any language, e.g., JavaScript, PowerShell)</li><li>Experience with SharePoint 2019 and hybrid SharePoint environments</li></ul><p></p><p><b>ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER</b></p><p>UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.</p><p></p><p>All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Become part of our team</a>.  Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. </p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Compensation, Benefits and Position Details</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Pay Range Minimum:</b></p>$41.00 hourly<p style="text-align:left"><b>Pay Range Maximum:</b></p>$50.50 hourly<p style="text-align:left"><b>Other Compensation:</b></p>-<p style="text-align:left"><b>Benefits:</b></p>For information about benefits for this position, visit <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf</span><p style="text-align:left"><b>Shift:</b></p>First Shift (United States of America)<p style="text-align:left"><b>Temporary or Regular?</b></p>This is a temporary position<p style="text-align:left"><b>FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):</b></p>100.00%<p><b>Union/Bargaining Unit:</b></p>Not Applicable<p></p><p><b>About the UW </b></p><p></p><p>Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  </p><p></p><p>UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. </p><p></p><p><b>Our Commitment </b></p><p></p><p>The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with <a href="https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#005cb9"><u>UW Executive Order No. 81</u></span></a>.</p><p></p><p>To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or <a href="mailto:dso@uw.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dso@uw.edu</a>. </p><p></p><p>Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Washington state law</a>. </p>

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