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Help Desk Technician

Job in Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, 35611, USA
Listing for: The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Support, HelpDesk/Support, Technical Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 58000 USD Yearly USD 42000.00 58000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Help Desk Technician

Closing Date:

Job Duties:

The primary function of the Helpdesk Technician isto provide Tier 1 technical support for university systems,including the learning management system, instructional technologies, and desktop computing, for students, faculty, andstaff.

  • Provide technical assistance to end-users by phone, email,online, and in-person.
  • Manage help desk ticket intake, capturing complete contact information and issue description, and assigning appropriate tier-level support per established protocols
  • Provide Tier 1 support, including intake resolution andin-depth troubleshooting of hardware, software, email, and learning management system issues, escalating network and Banner-related issues to the appropriate team.
  • Recommend and refine Tier 1 troubleshooting procedures based on recurring ticket patterns
  • Escalate unresolved issues to systems and network staff, with documented analysis of the problem and attempted resolutions
  • Create self-service materials to empower end-users to resolvecommon issues independently
  • Assist in the developing and updating of faculty, staff, and student orientation materials
  • Continuously build product knowledge and Tier 1 troubleshooting skills through hands-on work with university systems and required training
  • Provide backup support for desktop system deployment and management as needed
  • Deliver consistent, high-quality customer service by following established protocols and timelines, and by fostering acooperative, collaborative atmosphere with the University community
  • Proactively identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and end-user empowerment in support of the University mission
  • Demonstrate flexibility and sound judgment — adapting to changing work scope, solving problems independently and collaboratively, and self-monitoring performance for continuous improvement
  • Follow established ITY service management practices for incident management, request fulfillment, documentation,escalation, and customer communication.
  • Assist users with account management, password resets,multifactor authentication enrollment, and access-related issues in accordance with university security policies.
  • Support university cybersecurity initiatives by promoting secure computing practices, identifying suspicious activity, and adhering to institutional security standards and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Strong computer hardware and software skills (troubleshooting hardware/software issues) including:
    Microsoft Office Suite, web browsers, online information systems, and electronic mail
  • Proficiency using Microsoft 365
  • Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
  • Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to provide great customer service and technical supportto a diverse audience
  • Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule including early evenings and Sunday afternoons.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS: PREFERRED:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in technology-related field
  • Work experience in a higher education setting supporting instructional technologies such as learning management systems,online courses, lecture capture, online storage, and portals.
  • Experience using a work order ticketing system
  • Experience with developing instructional training materials onvarious topics
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 65% of thetime
  • Occasionally performs duties that require spending time in low posture positions such as crawling, crouching, kneeling, and stooping
  • Must be able to adjust or move objects up to 25 pounds in all directions
  • Requires frequent communication
  • Frequently performs tasks that uses repeating motions of thewrists, hands, and/or fingers
  • Requires clarity of vision for frequent use of computers andother technological devices
  • After-hours and weekends may be required as needed
Salary

Schedule:

Salary Band: N270

To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies qualifications for the position.

Note:

Credential evaluations are needed for all transcripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should provide course-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment,…

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