The Service Desk Analyst I provides service-focused first level technical support to the Duquesne University user community through phone, email, chat, and walk-in encounters.

Types of support encounters include accounts, networks, platforms, servers, and applications, with the goal of resolving the customer’s request on first contact.

This position works as part a highly collaborative support team. Strong team commitment as well as the ability to work independently are required.

The Service Desk Analyst I’s work is planned and reviewed by the Service Desk Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for providing service-focused first level technical support to the Duquesne University user community through phone, email, chat, and walk-in encounters.

Responsible for monitoring, tracking and seeing the customers issue through to resolution ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Responsible for identifying the need for and developing self-help materials for customers and support staff under the direction of their supervisor.

Must be able to work a flexible work schedule especially during peak periods.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Associates Degree in Information Systems, Business, Marketing and Communication or related fields, or equivalent work experience. Help Desk Institute participate and certification a plus.

1 years technical expertise with end user related technology hardware and software (Windows OS, VPN, laptop/desktop hardware, mobile devices, LAN/WAN, Email, Active Directory, Video Conferencing solutions, IAM platforms).

Experience with ITSM tools and remote support technologies.

Experience with Office365 cloud-based technology including configuration and troubleshooting of mail clients on PC and mobile device platforms.

Strong team commitment as well as the ability to work independently are required.

Preferred qualifications:

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Strong self-motivated team player with ability to work in a highly collaborative environment

2 years’ experience developing strong interpersonal, team and customer relationships

2 years of experience demonstrating the ability to prioritize and multi-task and strong problem resolution skills.

2 years demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to thrive in an environment of constant learning, and require the ability to think critically

Ability to manage projects to completion and meet deadlines

Ability to communicate effectively at various levels of the organization

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.