Part-Time Help Desk Technician - Fayetteville, United States - University of Arkansas System

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    Part time
    Description
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    Closing Date:
    05/13/2024
    Type of Position:
    Staff - Clerical

    Workstudy Position:

    No
    Job Type:
    Temporary (Fixed Term)

    Work Shift:

    Day Shift (United States of America)

    Sponsorship Available:

    No
    Institution Name:
    University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
    Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

    The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

    As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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    Department:
    Support Services

    Department's Website:

    Summary of Job Duties:
    Summary Of Job Duties
    The Help Desk Technician is responsible for providing assistance and support related to campus technologies, including but not limited to computer systems, hardware, software, and mobile devices. This position responds to requests, runs diagnostics, actively troubleshoots, isolates problem(s), and determines and implements solution. If beyond scope, recognizes when to escalate to next tier of support.

    Primary responsibilities include:

    • Provide primary technical assistance and support for incoming requests and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware

    • Ask questions to determine nature of problem

    • Respond to users seeking help either in person, over the phone, via email or chat

    • Install, modify, and repair computer software as needed

    • Walk users through problem-solving process

    • Follow up with users to ensure issue has been resolved

    • Develop training manuals, document knowledgebase and train others

    • Run reports as requested to ensure continuous improvement

    Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
    Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Customer service experience
    • Experience with Microsoft Office applications
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Demonstrated experience of the operations of personal computers and the functions of various software
    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
    • Strong communication skills
    • Knowledge of both Mac and PC's
    Additional Information:

    Graduate students are subject to background checks.

    Salary Information:

    $12.00 per hour

    Required Documents to Apply:

    Resume

    Optional Documents:

    Proof of Veteran Status

    Recruitment Contact Information:

    Julia Menke, Sr. HR Partner,

    All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

    Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
    Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

    The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

    The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

    The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

    Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

    All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

    Constant Physical Activity:
    N/A
    Frequent Physical Activity:
    N/A
    Occasional Physical Activity:
    N/A
    Benefits Eligible:
    No