> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2694825-service-desk-assistant](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2694825-service-desk-assistant). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Service Desk Assistant - **Company:** ScienceJobs.Org - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Desktop Computing, Software Deployment - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://sciencejobs.org/job/job/apply?id=7368425 ## About the Role The ideal candidate understands the importance of empathy, active listening, and accountability when working with the HLS community to deliver technology solutions. The successful candidate will also have some prior phone or in-person customer service experience, and a working understanding of technical endpoints including Microsoft and Apple personal computers and basic audiovisual equipment., Minimum 6 months to one year of experience relevant to the essential responsibilities and providing customer service., * Interpersonal communication skills with dedication to providing a high level customer service. * Good analytical and active listening skills. * Empathy, professionalism, and good judgment. * Ability to organize and coordinate workload independently among constant deadlines and shifting priorities., Must be able to individually lift, move and install computer and audio/visual equipment up to 50lbs, and periodically up to 100 lbs. with the assistance of others. ## Description Service Desk Assistants support the work of the Harvard Law School Service Desk team, providing attentive and customer-focused technology support to our community of students, faculty, staff and visitors., * Monitor incoming service channels. Maintaining detailed and accurate ticket information, staying in close communication with customers on all open work, setting and maintaining appropriate expectations throughout interactions, and delivering superior customer satisfaction * Perform basic AV setups, strikes, and event support using built-in classroom technology. * Perform basic audio and video postproduction: trimming and delivering media to customers. * Staff service desk and address walk-in customer needs in a timely, professional manner. * Maintain public kiosk and lab computers: installing software and working with colleagues to troubleshoot issues. * Build, configure, and manage endpoints for deployments, repairs, and disposal * Participate in small-scale student or public-related deployment and operational projects. * Perform other duties as required. ## Related Videos - [100 times more frequent deployments: How did we create a high performance team?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1069-100-times-more-frequent-deployments-how-did-we-create-a-high-performance-team) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [From Space to Software: Reliability Lessons 40 Years After Challenger](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100283-from-space-to-software-reliability-lessons-40-years-after-challenger) - [Closing Keynote by Joel Spolsky](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/615-closing-keynote-by-joel-spolsky) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Remote Work: Best Practices for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/315-remote-work-best-practices-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)