Support Specialist and Helpdesk Administrator Minimum Starting: 38-44k commensurate with experience

The Technical Support Specialist's role is to ensure proper computer operations so that end users can accomplish organizational tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting and actively resolving end user help requests. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostics and help request tracking tools, as well as require that the individual give hands-on help at the desktop level. The Support Specialist is also in charge of regulating and keeping track of incoming tickets, escalating and delegating tasks to the proper individual(s).

• Evaluate documented resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent future problems.
• Manage all incoming requests and delegate to the proper technicians
• Train and facilitate the use of student helpers
• Field incoming help requests from end users via both telephone and work orders in a courteous manner.
• Document all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information, and nature of problem or issue.
• Build rapport and elicit problem details from help desk customers.
• Prioritize and schedule problems. Escalate problems (when required) to the appropriately experienced technician and assign lower level tasks to student help
• Record, track, and document the help desk request problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to the final resolution.
• Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.
• Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
• Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications.
• Test fixes to ensure problem has been adequately resolved.
• Perform post-resolution follow-ups to help requests.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
• Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and frequently asked questions resources on the Internet to aid in problem resolution.
• Manage user-account information and group mappings in Active Directory and related services
• Imaging and provisioning of desktops and new software

• Develop help sheets and knowledge base articles for end users.

• Ideal: Bachelor’s degree in computer related field.
• Preferred: Associates Degree in a computer related field.
• Acceptable: High School diploma or equivalent, and 1 year work experience in related field.
• Knowledge of basic computer hardware.
• Experience with desktop operating systems including Windows XP, Ubuntu Linux, and Mac OS X
• Extensive application support experience.
• Working knowledge of a range of diagnostic utilities.
• Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills.
• Strong documentation skills.

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• Functions as point person for incoming work requests and completing work similar to those in the work unit; responsibility for training.
• No budget responsibility.

• Ability to conduct research into a wide range of computing issues as required.
• Ability to absorb and retain information quickly.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Highly self motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.
• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.