IT Support Specialist- Entry Level

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Information Technology Service Desk (ITSD) of Penn State IT is looking for self-disciplined and highly motivated individuals for the role of Support Level IT Support Specialist to provide tier-one customer support to students, faculty, and staff of the Pennsylvania State University.

ITSD is seeking applicants for the following shifts:

• Saturday – Wednesday 8AM – 5PM EST
• Monday – Friday 3PM – 11:30PM EST
• Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM EST
• Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM EST

***Applicants should list their desired shift(s) in an attach cover letter at the time of application.   

Duties of these positions include:

• Responding to phone calls, chat support, and email tickets to ensure each customer always receives outstanding service 
• Addressing and resolving questions, completing appropriate tracking, and routing within an incident tracking tool
• Contributing to documentation and frequently asked questions (FAQs)
• Participates in projects and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

This position minimally requires a High School Diploma/GED or Vocational Training/Degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstration of exceptional customer service skills, basic problem-solving skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail are essential to the success of this position.

Position Locations

This position works a fully remote schedule. The location of this position is flexible and can operate fully remote within the United States and does not require relocation to University Park. Only applications submitted with both a resume and cover letter will be considered.

Penn State will provide necessary equipment including a laptop, two monitors, keyboard, mouse, and headset. Penn State also provides the software you will need, including a secure VPN and programs needed to perform the duties of this position.  Our Service Desk operates as a team and due to the nature of remote work, there is an expectation of proactive communication to stay connected with the team and managers. The IT Support Specialist is expected to attend virtual daily stand-up meetings, monthly staff meetings, and other meetings as announced. 

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The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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