Summary
Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, dedicated to transforming lives through academic excellence and innovative research. The Information Technology Apprenticeship in IT Service Desk Operations provides technical assistance, customer service support, and practical skills development in information technology systems on campus.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with UITS staff to resolve technical incidents or fulfill service requests
- Learns to perform installations and/or configurations of hardware and ensures user devices and/or AV equipment connect with network, wi-fi and associated peripherals
- Learns to identify individual component failures and replace computer, audio, video or control system components
- Provides technical customer service assistance while following established procedures to resolve user technical issues
- Learns to document and appropriately escalate incidents
Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent
- No experience required; on-the-job training provided
- Interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
- Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
- Attention to detail and follow up skills
- Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
- Student currently enrolled seeking a degree
Qualifications
Must Haves
- High School diploma or equivalent
- No experience required; on-the-job training provided
- Interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
- Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
- Attention to detail and follow up skills
- Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Nice to Haves
- Student currently enrolled seeking a degree