Technology I - Help Desk

UWSUP University of Wisconsin Superior; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

UW‑Superior invites applications for the Technology I - Help Desk student position. The role provides phone, email, and in-person tech support to the campus community and requires strong customer service and problem-solving abilities. Training on classroom technology and labs will be provided.

We seek part-time student employees who can work 10–12 hours per week (up to 20 during sessions, potentially 40 during breaks) with shifts arranged around class schedules and university activities.

Qualifications

• Must be a half-time student with commitment to 10–12 hours/week, up to 20 hours during class sessions
• Potentially up to 40 hours/week during breaks/when classes are not in session
• Hours scheduled around classes and other university activities
• If offered employment, you will need a social security card and a form of identity to complete hiring paperwork

Responsibilities

• Provide phone, email, and walk-in support to UW‑Superior students, alumni, faculty, staff and affiliates
• Answer queries about campus-wide applications, network connectivity, hardware, operating systems, and software
• Assist with printers (paper/toner) and maintain classroom equipment
• Support faculty during on-call situations to diagnose and instruct on classroom technology
• Learn about university computer labs and classroom tech; assist lab users as needed

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Job description

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Position Title:

Technology I - Help Desk

Job Category:

Student Hourly Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary: About this Job

Are you looking for a challenging, yet fun job to hone your customer service skills, strengthen your communication and problem-solving skills, and stay current with technology, while building a strong resume? If so, then the IT Help Desk Customer Support position is the job for you! The IT Help Desk provides a learning, supportive, team environment.

IT Help Desk Customer Support Responsibilities

Our top‑notch IT Help Desk Customer Support position serves as a phone, email, and walk‑in computing resource and support to UW‑Superior, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and affiliates. Our employees respond to inquiries concerning campus‑wide applications, network connectivity, PC & Macintosh computer hardware and operating systems, application software, internet browsers, and other supported software. Great customer service, listening, communication, questioning, and problem‑solving skills are important. A basic knowledge of computer systems, software, and campus‑wide applications with an ability to learn technical concepts and new applications quickly are key components of this position. Student employees hired for this position will start their training learning about our computer labs and classroom technology. Supporting other students in the lab environment will involve answering questions and maintaining printers (paper/toner/etc.). Supporting classrooms will involve regularly scheduled classroom visits to check on equipment and reporting any failures to our classroom technicians. Student employees will also support faculty during on‑call situations to help diagnose and instruct the user how to operate the classroom equipment.

More Information

The IT Help Desk Customer Support position requires at least half‑time student status and a commitment to work 10-12 hours/week up to a maximum of 20 hours/week when classes are in session (potentially up to 40 hours/week when classes are not in session and over summer). Shifts are scheduled around your classes and other external university related activities. If you apply for a position and are selected for an interview, we will contact you directly by e‑mail or phone. If offered employment, you will need to have a social security card, and a form of identity, to complete the hiring paperwork.

Notice to New Employees: Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate based on arrest or conviction record.

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a). Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. For UW‑Superior campus safety information and crime statistics, review the Annual Security Report or contact the University Police Department Safety at 715‑394‑8114 for a printed copy.

Contact Information

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in‑state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose‑driven, people‑focused, and committed to stewardship.