Helpdesk Agent II
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Job Title
Helpdesk Agent IIAgency
East Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Chief Information OfficerProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Commerce TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
During the application process the My Experience page has a section provided Attachments (Resume/CV References Cover letter etc. to upload required documents.
- Use the Upload button to add each document.
- You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
- All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
- Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
Please provide the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
- Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer).
If transcripts are from an international institution it is the responsibility of the applicant to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.
Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document. If you need assistance with this or any other matter please contact us at .
The Help Desk Agent II at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) is responsible for providing tier 2 technical support to customers both over the phone using remote support tools and in person. The Help Desk Technician will be using their technical skills and expertise to resolve issues and properly ensure that complex and/or high priority problems are elevated to specialized support groups for resolution when needed. Acts as initial contact for customers and assists in providing userlevel technical support. Routinely receives guidance and training to support the needs of the department.
As a proud member of the thirdlargest institution in The Texas A&M University System ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.
ETAMU is a fastgrowing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence research innovation and student success. With over 140 degree programs a 20:1 studenttofaculty ratio and nationally ranked online and graduate programs ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community cuttingedge research opportunities and outstanding resources.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Answers calls using call center solution and provides information technical support or escalation as needed
- Provides support for all Information Technology products and services. Support may include answering questions troubleshooting problems teaching or instructing customers regarding software or hardware functionality and communicating policy
- Determines the most effective manner to resolve customers technical issue
- Records required customer and incident information in an IT ticketing system. Updates tickets with appropriate entries of activities and closes tickets with resolution entered upon completion
- Follows basic quality techniques in both processes and services to ensure the organizations quality standards are met
- Resolves Level 1 and Level 2 work orders. Elevates complex and/or high priority problems to the appropriate support groups for resolution
- Verifies that suggested solutions effectively resolve the users problems through verbal or email follow up
- Works on Help Desk related projects as assigned by the Sr. Help Desk Agent
- Contribute to knowledge base articles and documentation of incident resolution
- Manage ticket queue and routing to correct technical support team
- Adhere to defined metrics outlined by Sr. Help Desk Agent
- Effectively professionally and respectfully represents other Information Technology staff members teams and their services to the client community
- Assists staff with demonstrations of software applications. May provides training on the use of widely used applications and various specialized software applications.
- Assists in developing documentation for internal use.
- Assists users with new technology deployments.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education and Experience: High School Degree or GED.
- Knowledge / Skills: Three years work experience. Must be able to work in a fastpaced environment while being able to think critically. Proficiency using Microsoft and MAC operating systems and Office. Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products including troubleshooting usage etc.
- Ability to: Answer calls and converse for lengthy amount of time
PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
- Call center experience
- IT Experience in intermediate troubleshooting client relations formulating and contributing ideas.
- Knowledge of the Information Technology Interface Library (ITIL).
- A certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- ACMT Certification
- Adobe Certification
- Experience in Mac OS X
- Experience using NinjaOne RMM
SUPERVISION:
None
WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Competitive Benefits & WorkLife Balance:
- Employee tuition assistance for masters and doctoral programs.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision life and longterm disability insurance.
- ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
- 1215 days of annual paid holidays plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
- Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.
Career Growth & Development:
- Access to cuttingedge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.
Academic Excellence:
- ETAMU is ranked among the top 30 in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
- Over 140 degree programs including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
- First accredited institution to offer a competencybased bachelors degree in criminal justice.
- Distance education offerings in Corsicana Dallas Frisco McKinney Mesquite Bryan and online.
StateoftheArt Facilities:
- Work in advanced facilities such as the 113470squarefoot Nursing and Health Sciences Building featuring a stateoftheart simulation hospital and a 1300acre agricultural research farm.
Vibrant Campus Life:
- Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams contributing to a thriving campus community.
Prime Location & Growth:
- Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.
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All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
