Customer Service Technician

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM seeks a Customer Service Technician to support the ITS Help Desk. You will receive and relay calls for the university telephone system, document requests, and ensure timely problem resolution with strong customer service.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of customer service experience. The schedule is typically Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with possible weekend/evening shifts during peak times. Pay rate is $17.37/hour.

Qualifications

• 1 year of demonstrated customer service experience.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Excellent listening, patience, and problem-solving abilities.
• Functional knowledge of Windows OS and Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Receives and relay telephone calls for the university telephone system.
• Document user requests and problems in ITS ticketing system.
• Provide feedback to improve internal processes and resources.
• Field incoming IT help requests in person, by phone, or email, promptly and professionally.
• Assist with training of new hires within the department.

Skills

Listening

Patience

Problem-solving

Windows OS

Office 365

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows OS

Office 365

Job description

Under the direction of the Technology Support Services Manager, the Customer Service Technician receives and relays telephone calls for the university telephone system, providing directory information or transferring calls as appropriate. In addition, the Customer Service Technician provides customer support as part of the IT Services Help Desk team, documenting and fielding technology requests, and ensuring completion of technology support requests while providing a high level of customer service. The Customer Service Technician is expected to provide excellent customer service to the campus community and external callers/guests.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives and relay telephone calls for the university telephone system, providing directory information or transferring calls as appropriate;
• Become familiar with the resources and departments within the university, and main methods of contact or sources of information;
• Provide feedback based on received calls that identify areas of improvement to internal processes and available resources;
• Field incoming IT help requests from end users in person, or via telephone or e-mail, in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner;
• Document user requests and problems, including all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information, and nature of the request/problem, in ITS ticketing system;
• Prioritize and prioritize and escalated problems to the appropriate area within the ITS department;
• Test resolutions to ensure technology problems have been adequately resolved, and perform post-resolution follow-ups to help requests;
• Document user requests and problems, including all pertinent end user identification information including name, department, contact information, and nature of the request or problem;
• Handle confidential information with discretion;
• Collaborate with team members to make recommendations for improved internal processes, and improved customer service experience;
• Receive cross-training in other areas of the department, and provide support in covering those areas as needed;
• Assist with training of new hires within the department;
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION : High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE : 1 year of demonstrated experience providing customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Training may be required as specified by the department. Successful candidate may be subject to a criminal background check prior to starting work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent listening skills, patience, and problem-solving skills.

Functional knowledge of Windows OS and Office 365.

Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office setting.

The work schedule for the Customer Service Technician is typically Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, however, schedule shifts to include weekends and evenings may be required during peak times, and times where coverage is needed in other areas of the department.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate 17.37

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• High School Diploma or GED

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree

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