OPS Non-Student Help Desk Support Associate

Florida Gulf Coast University; North Lake Village (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking an OPS Non-Student Help Desk Support Associate to provide front-line help desk assistance to faculty, staff, and students. The role supports desktop computing, applications, networking, and classroom technology under Information Technology Services.

The position focuses on customer service, problem resolution, and ticket management, with open weekday hours and a commitment to professional conduct and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Provides basic customer service in person and over the phone.
• Familiar with basic computer usage and common software.
• Willingness to learn IT concepts and help desk processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide phone and walk-up support to FGCU community.
• Answer questions about hardware and software configurations.
• Assist with remote troubleshooting.
• Help test new services.
• Record work in the Help Desk ticketing system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic computer use

Remote troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ticketing system

Job description

Job Summary

The OPS Non-Student Help Desk Support Associate will perform basic office duties, provide customer service, and support for the University. The University Help Desk is a part of Information Technology Services.
Information Technology Services provides leadership and instills confidence through exceptional technology and assistance to our customers.
Information Technology Services consists of multiple teams who support all faculty, staff, and students as it related to desktop computing, applications, telecommunications, network, classroom technology, and other technical needs.

Job Description

Typical duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide phone and walk-up counter support to the FGCU community.
• Answer questions about hardware/software configurations.
• Assist with remote troubleshooting.
• Help with testing of new services.
• Record work in the Help Desk ticketing system.

Other duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience providing excellent customer service in person and over the phone.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of computer use.
• Open availability Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a help desk role in a higher education environment.
• Coursework or training in IT disciplines covering computer applications, hardware, networking, systems, or similar areas.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action, and attire.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.