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Offer: Help Desk Specialist:Union County CollegeJob description:Help Desk SpecialistBelow you will find the job description for the position including the requirements and any additional documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.
Job AnnouncementPosition InformationPosition Title: Help Desk Specialist Campus: Elizabeth Department: Information Technology Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct: Full Time Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant: Regular General Description: The Help Desk Specialist function is to provide help desk support services to all end users (faculty/staff/students). This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving end user help requests. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools, as well as require that the individual give in-person, hands-on help at the desktop, laptop and tablets level. Characteristics, tasks, and Job responsibilities: · Provides help desk services and support to all desktops, laptops, tablets and printers. · Fields incoming help requests from end users via both telephone, e-mail and help desk software in a courteous manner. · Documents all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information, and nature of problem or issue. · Builds rapport and elicit problem details from help desk customers. · Extreme focus on high level of customer support is a must. · Prioritizes and schedules problems. Escalate problems (when required) to the appropriately practiced technician. · Records, tracks, and documents the help desk request problem-solving process, including all prosperous and unprosperous decisions made, and actions taken, through to final resolution. · Applies diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting. · Accesses software updates, drivers, expertise bases, and frequently asked questions resources on the Internet to aid in problem resolution. · Identifies and lgain appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the college and Information technology department. · Performs hands-on fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications. · Contacts and works with vendors to ensure hardware repairs are called in and work is completed. · Updates and maintains spreadsheet of computer inventory. · Installs anti-virus software. · Performing preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals. · Tests fixes to ensure problem has been adequately resolved. · Performs post-resolution follow-ups to help requests. · Evaluates documented resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent future problems. · Develops help sheets and frequently asked questions lists for end users. · Provides support for special events around the college that may require technology and provide technical help at college-board meetings. · Facilitates the proper use of employee's computers and student computer lab facilities. · Performs shift coverage to facilitate helpdesk operation, such as coverage for co-worker vacation/sick time, transfer-of-operation to next shift, weekend/summer schedule shift coverage and other emergencies. · Performs other tasks as assigned. Education Requirements: Associate's degree in Computer Science or related field practice required. practice: · Minimum two years' practice with personal computer applications preferred. · Minimum two years' practice in hardware diagnosis and repair preferred. · Minimum two years' practice with applications in a Windows environment preferred. · Minimum two years working in a Computer assistance function preferred. Competencies and expertise Required: · Exceptional interpersonal expertise, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning expertise. · Strong documentation expertise. · capability to conduct research into a wide variety of computing issues as required. · capability to absorb and retain information quickly. · capability to present ideas in user-friendly language. · Highly self-motivated and directed. · Keen attention to detail. · Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. · capability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. · Exceptional customer service orientation. · practice working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. · Proficiency in current versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office, Colleague and other PC products. · Must be flexible and versatile in work assignments. · capability to read, write, speak and understand English. · Must present neat, professional appearance. · Must be willing to travel to other campuses as needed. · Valid New Jersey Driver's License required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: · This position's tasks are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, located on the activity scheduled. · Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. · No or very limited exposure to physical risk. · Some travel required. income: $45,500 - $55,000 Additional Information : UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled ============== Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. Information technology is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all tasks and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign tasks to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. ============== We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university. Terms of Employment: Full Time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. capability and availability to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Mandatory overtime is required all over the year, especially at peak times. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies. Posting Detail Information Open Date: 07/24/2024 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? » Public Job Posting on UCC.edu » Internal Job Posting (Paper Posting) » Personal Referral » Agency Referral » Print Advertisement/Publication (IE: Sunday Star Ledger) » Linked-in » NJ.com » HigherEdJobs.com » HERC.org » Other Website Not Listed » Other Source Not Listed * If you heard of this employment opportunity from a print advertisement/publication, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity. If you have chosen a specific answer to question number one, please put ?N/A? in the answer field. (Open Ended Question) * Describe a situation when you tried to deal with a problem with ideas and methods that had not been tried before. What was the result? (Open Ended Question) * If you heard of this employment opportunity from another web site or another source not listed in question number one, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity. If you have chosen a specific answer to question number one, please put "N/A" in the answer field. (Open Ended Question) * Describe a specific instance, in a group situation, where you made your views known about an issue important to yourself. What was the issue, and why was Information technology crucial? (Open Ended Question) * How do you decide which tasks take priority when organizing a complete project? (Open Ended Question) * Do you have a valid New Jersey Drivers License? » Yes » No * Effective September 1, 2011, the ?New Jersey First Act? contains new residency requirements for most public agents and employees. Current, new, or prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all public employers (for example, state, county, and municipal governments), public agencies, authorities, boards, bodies, commissions, public institutions of higher education, certain quasi-public entities, and all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. Are you currently a resident of the State of New Jersey? » Yes » No Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume/CV » Cover Letter Optional Documents Skills:
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