Technical Support Specialist I

Jenzabar

16h•$49,000 - $57,000

About The Position

Jenzabar is looking for a highly motivated Technical Support Specialist I to join our fast‑paced, customer‑focused Support organization. This role provides technical troubleshooting, functional guidance, and high‑quality customer service to institutions using Jenzabar products. The right candidate thrives in an environment where priorities shift quickly; problems require curiosity and persistence, and customer empathy is non-negotiable.

Requirements

Experience troubleshooting web applications or enterprise software
Functional knowledge of accounting principles (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Purchasing) AND/OR Experience working in a Business Office or similar financial operations role
Strong customer empathy and ability to remain calm, clear, and professional under pressure
Excellent prioritization skills with the ability to juggle multiple cases in a fast-moving environment
Structured problem-solving approach with attention to detail and curiosity
Clear, concise written and verbal communication
Ownership and accountability - you follow through, escalate early, and close the loop
Collaborative mindset; you work effectively with Product, Cloud Ops, peers, and leadership
Adaptability - comfortable with frequent change in tooling, process, and priorities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems or a related field preferred, OR equivalent demonstrated experience such as relevant coursework or certifications (e.g., Bootcamp, Codecademy, Udemy, Coursera)
Experience working in a support desk, helpdesk, or SaaS support environment
Familiarity with HTML/JavaScript for diagnosing web issues
Ability to write and interpret SQL queries
Comfort with logs, stack traces, browser developer tools, and technical diagnostics
Familiarity with relational databases, networks, Windows/Server environments, or application servers
Experience creating knowledge base articles, guides, or documentation
Experience with Jenzabar One (J1), JICS, or Jenzabar business office modules (Accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, etc.)
Strong functional understanding of how processes and data flow within Jenzabar products
Ability to translate campus needs into product troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, professional technical support for Jenzabar products, troubleshooting both functional and system level issues
Analyze and resolve customer problems using SQL, logs, browser developer tools, and structured troubleshooting workflows
Prioritize multiple cases at once, balancing urgency, impact, and customer expectations
Communicate clearly with customers, peers, Cloud Ops, Product, and Engineering teams
Document findings, steps, and solutions concisely for customers and our internal knowledge base
Act as a liaison between Support and Product Development, escalating with complete and accurate context
Continuously increase your product and technical expertise through training, documentation, and hands-on learning