IT Technical Support - Coordinator 1

University of New Orleans • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The University of New Orleans is seeking a candidate for the IT Helpdesk Operations department. The role involves providing statewide onsite installation, configuration, repair, maintenance, and support for state-owned workstations, laptops, thin client devices, desktop printers, network printers, network communication devices, video conferencing equipment, software applications, and all associated components, peripherals, and media. The candidate will manage user accounts on local PCs, select servers, and Active Directory in compliance with industry standards, utilize a tracking system to document ticket resolutions, and provide limited support for approved mobile devices containing State proprietary data. Additionally, the candidate will train and assist end users on technical issues, ensure continuity of operations during disasters, travel to various sites as needed, identify and resolve network issues, restore data from backup systems, and manage all assigned issues handled by other internal IT units or external contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's degree with 3 years of professional experience in lieu of degree, or 6 years of professional experience in lieu of degree.
• Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills.
• Great attention to detail and follow up.
• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Minimum one year of professional experience with OTS information systems or programs utilized by the department.
• Minimum one relevant industry certification or training including, but not limited to, CompTIA, Microsoft, HP, Dell, Cisco, ITIL Foundation, Apple, or HDI-CS.
• Professional experience with Windows based operating systems including installation, system administration or troubleshooting.
• Professional experience with various computer hardware, which includes: PCs, laptop & printers, MFPs, routers, switches or servers.
• Professional experience with Remote Control software, Ticketing System software, Active Directory, Exchange, or SharePoint.
• Professional customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide onsite installation, configuration, repair, maintenance and support for state owned workstations, laptops, thin client devices, desktop printers, network printers, network communication devices, video conferencing equipment, software applications, and all associated components, peripherals and media.
• Manage user accounts on local PCs, select servers, and Active Directory in compliance of industry standards.
• Utilize tracking system to document ticket resolutions.
• Provide limited support for approved mobile devices which contain State proprietary data.
• Train and assist end users on technical issues as a form of preventative maintenance.
• Take appropriate actions to ensure continuity of operations in the event of disaster.
• Travel to various sites as needed to carry out assigned duties.
• Identify, diagnose, and assist with resolution of network issues as related to end user problems.
• Restore data from backup systems using designated applications as needed for end user support.
• Manage all assigned issues being handled by other internal IT units or external contractors.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree