ANNOUNCEMENT OF
Professional Vacancy
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
1400 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12222

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment for the following position:

Budget Title:

Senior Staff Assistant

Descriptive Title:

HelpDesk Analyst

Department:

Information Technology Services

Item Number:

To Be Determined

Professional Rank
and Salary Range:

SL-3

Date to be filled:

As soon as possible

Brief description of duties:

Information Technology Services is seeking candidates for a vacancy with HelpDesk Services.  The successful candidate will be service focused and possess excellent customer service skills. S/he must provide exceptional first level end-user support for ITS services which include network access, e-mail systems (Exchange & UNIX), University at Albany (UA) self-service web site, a course management system and supported software applications. Duties of the position: collect and document information obtained by e-mail, phone or walk-in contact with customers; provide high-quality customer service including effectively listening and asking questions to ensure understanding of the end-user’s inquiry; maintain composure and focus during high call volume periods and when dealing with customers; follow procedures to document all triage steps and escalate incidents to the next support level; keep current with web browsers, systems and applications used on campus (i.e. UNIX, Windows OS, Macintosh OS, Active Directory, Exchange); work on cross-functional IT projects; participate in testing system upgrades and new applications. Candidate must be available to work a schedule that may include some evening, holiday and weekend hours when the University is in session.

Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor's degree and at least two years of professional experience providing direct end-user support.  The degree must be from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization. Candidate must be proactive and customer-focused having excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills along with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.  Candidate must address in their letter of interest their ability to work with a culturally diverse population.  Candidate must have technical experience with web browsers, e-mail systems and basic networking knowledge.

Preferred: Candidates having experience with help desk/customer service support; working with student employees; higher education experience; writing instructional documentation for end-users; presentations; MS Office products, Windows OS, Macintosh OS, UNIX, wireless services.

Special Notes:

Application for this position will consist of a letter of interest and a resume.  The letter should clearly communicate the applicant’s relevant experience and qualifications including the ability to work with a culturally diverse population.  Applicant must reference P09 # of this announcement in their letter of interest. 

 

Name and Address:

Susan Pero, Secretary
ITS-Client Support Services
University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue,
LC10
Albany, NY 12222
(FAX) 518-442-3672

P09 - 19960
Item No:  TBD

Closing date for the receipt of applications:

Review of applications will begin on December 7, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER

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