Help Desk Technician - Part Time

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

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

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 the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming 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.