Service Desk Specialist - West Lafayette Indiana

Company: Purdue University
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Posted On: 04/28/2024

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The Service Desk Specialist will address technical issues to ensure a quick restoration of service or proper escalation. You will provide real time escalation points for customer, technical and administrative issues, as well as provide tier 1 remote desktop support and work with tier 2 desktop support staff to escalate advanced issues. You will follow up on all trouble reports, and proactively generate technical documentation in the form of knowledgebase articles. This position will perform infrastructure monitoring and Event Management process duties. You will initiate event response procedures when the need arises. You will also participate and/or lead major incident responses, such as engaging proper communication channels or leading a phone bridge.

This position is primarily on-campus, with some remote work. The nature of this position may require the candidate to report to campus as needed, with short notice.

We are looking to fill 2 positions. The hiring manager will determine the shift with the candidate.

• 1st shift: 7:00am - 4:00pm
• 2nd shift 3:00pm - 12:00am
• 3rd shift 11:00pm - 8:00am What We're Looking For:
  
  Education and Experience Needed
  • Associate degree
  • Some customer service or information technology experience
  • In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience Skills Needed:
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to:
      • convey complex technical information to non-technical individuals at all levels
      • recognize problem areas and propose necessary changes
      • mediate between technical groups to obtain timely resolutions
      • work well under pressure, facilitate solutions and meet deadlines and milestones
      • Team building skills Additional Information:
        • Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
        • A background check will be required for employment in this position
        • FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
        • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
        • Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
        • Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days More...

              

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