Technology Help Specialist

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off

Continuous learning opportunities and tuition benefits

Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

Financial counseling services

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Technology Help Specialist to provide high-quality technical support to its diverse community. This role involves troubleshooting a variety of IT issues and is primarily remote with occasional onsite requirements.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, have strong customer service skills, and exhibit a passion for technology. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal four years.
• Customer service experience is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 technical support through various channels.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to University applications.
• Manage account and software installation requests.

Skills

Customer service experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Exposure to and interest in technology

Action-oriented and adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

About the Job

The Technology Help Specialist provides high quality technical assistance to the University's diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. As a primary point of contact for the University's central help desk, you will be responsible for resolving a wide array of technical issues ranging from account access to enterprise software support. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys the puzzle solving aspect of IT. This role is primarily a remote position with onsite requirements as needed.

Responsibilities

Tier 1 Technical Support (70%)

• Initial Point of Contact: Tier 1 supports receiving user inquiries via phone, email, chat, or self-service portal.
• Troubleshooting: Using internal knowledge base articles and other provided training materials and resources, you will diagnose and resolve issues related to University-wide applications, including (but not limited to) Canvas (LMS), Google Workspace, WiFi connectivity (eduroam), and Duo Security (MFA).
• Account Management and Resolution: Assist with password resets, Internet ID management, software installations, printer connectivity issues, and University account provisioning with a focus on first-call resolution.
• Incident Logging & Categorization: Document all incidents and service requests in the IT Service Management (ITSM) tool.
• Escalation: Smoothly transferring complex, unresolved, or high-priority incidents to Tier 2 or Tier 3 specialists within agreed‑upon service levels (SLAs).

Analysis & Continuous Improvement (20%)

• Trend Identification: Analyze incoming ticket data to identify recurring technical issues or service outages and escalates to Tier 2/3 teams as necessary.
• Knowledge Base Contribution: Draft and update internal knowledge base articles.
• Process Optimization: Provide feedback on call center workflows and scripts to improve First Contact Resolution rates.

Professional Development & Coordination (10%)

• Technical Training: Stay current with emerging University technologies and security protocols.
• Collaboration: Participate in team meetings and contribute to a supportive, inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree OR a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal four years.
• Customer service experience.
• Exposure to and interest in technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Action‑oriented with an ability to adapt based on a dynamic environment.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $47,000 - $51,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil‑Service & Non‑Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.