Technology Services Specialist, Information Technology

Roger Williams University; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Roger Williams University seeks a Technology Services Specialist to operate the Media Tech service desk during evenings and weekends, providing Tier 1 support to students, faculty, and staff. You will work with student assistants in a team, handling requests via phone, web forms, email, chat and on-site visits.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least two years in IT and customer service, plus strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer, information science or a related field.
• Minimum of two years experience in Information Technology.
• Minimum of two years experience in Customer Service.
• Working knowledge of current Apple and Windows platforms as well as Microsoft Office productivity and other applications running on those platforms.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including writing, messaging and presentation.
• Ability to work effectively independently and with team members.
• Ability to set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines, ensuring that critical requests are first addressed and no requests are unaddressed.
• Ability to work with students in service delivery, scheduling, training and direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 technical support and referral for incoming customer requests via phone, email, text, chat, web forms and walk-in customers.
• Perform problem research, identification, resolution, follow-up and escalation.
• Troubleshoot and track problems with on-site hardware, including computers, printers and scanners including supported applications.
• Provide on-site and remote support and training for students, staff, faculty, administration, and outside conference groups in classrooms, labs, and presentation systems.
• Perform equipment setup, support, and maintenance/updates for classroom and event equipment such as laptops, computers, cameras, televisions, videoconferencing units and presentation systems.
• Contribute to the knowledge base to ensure the highest quality solutions are available to staff.
• Assist the Technology Services Leader with oversight of student Media Tech Assistants working evenings and weekends.
• Develop and deliver training for all Media Tech staff and student workers, and develop and maintain all training documentation.
• Assist the Technology Services Leaderwith marketing and promotingthe Media Tech service delivery model.
• Participate in staff development activities related to the position.
• Undertake special projects as directed by supervisor or supervisor's designee.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Apple platforms

Windows platforms

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Panopto Focus

Job description

Company Description:

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.

Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.

To learn more about Roger Williams University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.rwu.edu/who-we-are/diversity-equity-inclusion.

Job Description:

The Technology Services Specialist operates the Media Tech service desk evenings and weekends and provides Tier 1 technical support and expertise to students, faculty and staff.The Specialist works with student Media Tech Assistants as part of a team that provides technical support via phone, walk-in, web forms, and e-mail for supported applications and IT services.Activities include problem research, identification, resolution, follow-up, routing and escalation, as required.This position works in close cooperation with the RWU user community and other support organizations on campus to resolve issues efficiently and effectively. The Specialist is expected to actively contribute to the team by working collaboratively, identifying opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, and contributing to an integrated knowledge base.

Media Tech Desk Operations Service

• Provide Tier 1 technical support and referral for incoming customer requests via phone, email, text, chat, web forms and walk-in customers.
• Perform problem research, identification, resolution, follow-up and escalation.
• Troubleshoot and track problems with on-site hardware, including computers, printers and scanners including supported applications.
• Provide on-site and remote support and training for students, staff, faculty, administration, and outside conference groups in classrooms, labs, and presentation systems.
• Perform equipment setup, support, and maintenance/updates for classroom and event equipment such as laptops, computers, cameras, televisions, videoconferencing units and presentation systems. (Currently CES)
• Contribute to the knowledge base to ensure the highest quality solutions are available to staff.

Staffing, Scheduling and Training

• Assist the Technology Services Leader with oversight of student Media Tech Assistants working evenings and weekends.
• Develop and deliver training for all Media Tech staff and student workers, and develop and maintain all training documentation.

Messaging, Communications and Outreach

• Assist the Technology Services Leaderwith marketing and promotingthe Media Tech service delivery model.

Additional Functions

• Participate in staff development activities related to the position.
• Undertake special projects as directed by supervisor or supervisor's designee.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer, information science or a related field.
• Minimum of two years experience in Information Technology.
• Minimum of two years experience in Customer Service.
• Working knowledge of current Apple and Windows platforms as well as Microsoft Office productivity and other applications running on those platforms.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skillsincluding writing, messaging and presentation.
• Ability to work effectively independently and with team members.
• Ability to set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines, ensuring that critical request are first addressed and no requests are unaddressed.
• Ability to work with students in service delivery, scheduling, training and direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more current certifications appropriate to help desk work (e.g. HDI, ACSP, ITIL, etc.)
• Intermediate experience installing and configuring hardware and software.
• Related technical certifications such as A+, Microsoft MCTA or MCSA certification and industry standard technical certifications for vendor computers and peripherals.
• Familiarity withcourse management systems, Panopto Focus video capture program and Zoom web conferencing applications.
• Minimum one year experience directing students and/or volunteers.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here:Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly.TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: [phone] /Email Address:[e-mail]

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.