Help Desk Technician
Listed on 2026-09-18
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IT/Tech
IT Support, HelpDesk/Support, Technical Support
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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
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 ApplicantsUnofficial 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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