Help Desk Technician

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Help Desk Technician at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Worcester provides desktop and classroom support for all MCPHS technology systems, focusing on excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include first-level support via phone, email, or in-person; troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues; incident tracking; classroom technology support; documentation and user education; and helping with security and policy compliance while collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high level customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• 1–3 years of desktop, laptop, and peripheral support; basic networking knowledge.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems (Windows 7/8/10), Office 2013/2016/365, Adobe products, and ESET antivirus.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines; good client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level support to end-users via phone, email, or in-person.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues on desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Resolve login, connectivity, and software application problems.
• Provide backup/overflow phone & email support to the College community.
• Support and maintain classroom technology (video conferencing, projection, PC connectivity).
• Record, track, and update all support requests in the ticketing system; escalate as needed.
• Follow up to ensure timely resolution and user satisfaction.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and user guides.

Skills

Customer service

Desktop support

Networking basics

Windows OS

Office 365

Adobe products

ESET antivirus

Communication skills

Tools

Ticketing system

Job description

The Help Desk Technician provides desktop and classroom support for all MCPHS technology systems, including peripherals, while maintaining a high level of customer service and satisfaction.

Technical Support

• Provide first-level support to end-users via phone, email, or in-person.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues on desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Resolve login, connectivity, and software application problems.
• Provide backup/overflow phone & email support to the College community
• Provide consistent and immediate support for all classroom technology (video conferencing, projection equipment, PC connectivity, etc.)

Incident Management

• Record, track, and update all support requests in the ticketing system.
• Escalate unresolved issues to higher-level IS staff or vendors as appropriate.
• Follow up to ensure timely resolution and user satisfaction.

Customer Service

• Maintain a high degree of customer service for all support issues by taking ownership and being proactive in ensuring established service levels are met.

System Maintenance

• Assist with the setup, configuration, and installation of computers, peripherals, and software.
• Perform routine maintenance, updates, and patching of hardware and software systems.
• Support backup and recovery procedures when necessary.
• Resolve all network printer problems (paper jams, connectivity, toner changes, etc.)

Documentation

• Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and FAQs.
• Document common solutions to recurring problems for knowledge base updates.

User Education

• Provide guidance and training to users on software applications, security practices, and IS policies.
• Promote best practices for efficient use of technology resources.

Security and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with organizational IS policies and security protocols.
• Assist in monitoring security alerts, malware issues, and data protection procedures.

Collaboration

• Work closely with IS team members to support projects and initiatives.
• Assist in testing new hardware, software, or network solutions.

Other Duties

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and IS trends.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Help Desk Coordinator.

Required

• Experience with providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of technical computing skills in desktop, laptop, and peripheral support, as well as a basic level of knowledge of networking technologies and terminology.
• Familiarity with Microsoft operating systems (Windows 7, 8, and 10), business enhancement applications (Office 2013, 2016, 365, Adobe products), and anti-virus/anti-malware tools (ESET).
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines, and the ability to prioritize by criticality of situation.
• Ability to deal directly with clients of all technical backgrounds and professional levels.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule as needed for semester or holiday breaks, event, or project support.

Preferred

• Experience in developing technical documentation very desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting, manual dexterity, ability to move between offices and floors of buildings.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure.
• Ability to be physically in attendance at designated worksite during scheduled work hours and to work some evenings and weekends.
• Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction).
• Light lifting/carrying of technology related hardware and supplies.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us

Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe.

MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH.

Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.