Desktop Support Technician

## Desktop Support Technician Apply locations:
Chauncey Cooper Halltime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR108353

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer:
* *** Health & Wellness:
*** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
* *** Work-Life Balance:
*** PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
* *** Financial Wellness:
*** Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
* *** Professional Development:
*** Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
* *** Additional Perks:
*** Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
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** BASIC FUNCTION:
** Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform information technology duties and functions of varying responsibility, complexity, and variety to provide assistance to students, faculty, and staff with computer software and hardware in the Howard University College of Pharmacy and Center of Excellence.

** NATURE AND SCOPE:
** Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, students, and staff of the department and University. External contacts include vendors, visitors, and the general public.
** PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES :
*** Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform information technology duties and functions of varying responsibility, complexity, and variety to assist students, faculty, and staff with computer software and hardware in the Howard University College of Pharmacy and Center of Excellence.
* Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, students, and staff of the department and University. External contacts include vendors, visitors, and the general public.
* Manages and maintains College of Pharmacy servers and workstations.
* Provides daily technical support on site to faculty, staff, and students.
* Perform weekly checks on Rooms; CCH-207, Annex III-117, and COM-3210, to make sure ALL systems are working and functioning well, and report any issues related to
* Technology and/or Facility to the appropriate office and be sure to follow up periodically until the problems are fixed.
* Install, configure, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and upgrade servers, computer hardware, and peripheral devices such as monitors, keyboards, printers.
* Install and manage approved software packages such as operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, or other professional programs onto School of Pharmacy servers, laptops, and workstations
* Serve in a helpdesk capacity for faculty and students, including Exam Soft installation, upgrade, and troubleshooting during exams.
* Provide training and instruction to faculty, staff, and students on the usage of College of Pharmacy equipment
* Assist users with multimedia presentations and equipment
* Document any issues reported and the resolution of these issues in the ticketing database for historical reference.
* Develop work plans for projects, set deadlines, and ensure timely and effective completion of projects for overall customer satisfaction.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, trends, and/or services, while adhering to help desk policies and procedures.
* Work effectively with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, identify and resolve issues.
* Scheduling arrangements for technology office equipment setup.
* Report major networking and equipment problems to the Howard University information technology department
* Communicate with equipment vendors regarding maintenance contracts and upgrade projects.
* Conduct yearly budget cost analysis for specific technology projects, services, and products needed for continuous investment in technology improvements.
* Administer and manage echo 360(software platform) accounts for faculty and students.
* Train faculty and students on the use of Echo 360…