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Computer Assistant (IT User Support Technician) - Indianapolis Indiana
Company: Indiana University Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted On: 04/27/2024
DepartmentUITS ENTERPRISE SUPPORT (UA-CCSU-IUINA) Department InformationAt University Information Technology Services (UITS) we provide the technology, tools, and services you need to succeed. UITS supports IU's vision for excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and lifelong learning. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and creativity, as well as a culture that champions inclusion, diversity, and overall employee well-being through programs supported university wide. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. The Enterprise Support division within UITS provides technology support services for students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, donors, and other external audiences at Indiana University. The support is broad, deep, and structured to assist with the use of technology in their work, studies, and research. Our Consultants provide technical support via phone, chat, email, walk-in, in the online IU Knowledge Base, in Student Technology Centers and campus housing. Our mission, vision and core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to accomplish, which helps us to make amazing things happen.Mission: Empowering the IU community to succeed through excellent IT services and support.Vision: Utilize innovation, technology, and human resources to provide best-of-class IT support, services, and user communication to the IU community. Values: - Success through empowering people
- Understanding our clients' needs
- Participating in meaningful partnerships
- Providing an environment for innovation
- Outstanding service is our norm
- Respect and integrity underpinning all
- Teamwork and communication in everything we doCome join our team! We are currently hiring within Frontline, the group within University Information Technology Services (UITS) which provides tier 1 technical assistance to the IU Community. At University Information Technology Services (UITS) we ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and creativity, as well as a culture that champions inclusion, diversity, and overall employee well-being through programs supported university wide.Job SummaryThe award winning UITS Support Center is currently hiring a full-time Consultant to join our team. Consultants in this position gain valuable client service experience and technical knowledge that will improve their career marketability. Numerous former Consultants have moved on to higher-level positions within the Support Center and other groups within UITS and the university. This position provides tier 1 technical assistance to students, faculty, and staff via phone, chat, email, and walk-in. We are committed to providing excellent customer service during every single client contact. Our support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Provides support to clients to resolve problems for multiple service areas, including but not limited to:
- Uses all available tools to assist in problem solving.
- Researches answers when not immediately knowledgeable using online resources.General Responsibilities
- Provides front-line technical support to faculty, staff and students; resolves entry-level problems.
- Follows established protocols to provide technology solutions in support of students, faculty and staff; escalates complex issues/problems to next level support or supervisor.
- Shares existing resources and training materials to assist users; assists in identifying trends; updates documentation as needed.
- Stays up-to-date and maintains knowledge of all services offered and/or supported by the university.
- Documents and tracks calls received, and assists with following up with clients until a satisfactory resolution is reached.QualificationsEDUCATIONRequired
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED). Preferred
- Associate's degree. WORK EXPERIENCEPreferred
- Client service experience. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATESPreferred
- COMPTIA A+ certification upon date of hire. SKILLSRequired
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Friendly and service-oriented.
- Demonstrated understanding of computer operating systems and excellent customer service.
- Basic knowledge of Windows and Mac desktops and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with university systemsPreferred
- Ability to provide accurate and complete documentation.
- Ability to adhere to work schedule.
- Demonstrated ability to make timely and effective decisions based on available information.
- Demonstrates ability to encourage others and is receptive to suggestions and solutions from others.Working Conditions / DemandsThis position requires the ability to communicate effectively and to operate computers and other related technical equipment. The role is required to maintain and interact with computers and frequently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.Phone, email, and chat shifts will be conducted in either a work-from-home environment or an in-office environment and may transition back to a full-time in-office environment at a later date. To be considered for remote work, consultants are required to have a stable internet connection and a quiet environment from which to work. Consultants will need to provide their own headset with microphone and confirm it is in good working order.Work LocationIndianapolis, IndianaThis position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs. Advertised Salary$31,200 - $33,322 per year based on experience. Work Hours40 hours per week.Required to be available to work evening and/or weekend shifts. Benefits OverviewFor full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
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