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Posted Job Title
Drexel Co-Op
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Co-op Worker
Job Description Summary
Temporary Employee - Co-op Worker
Job Description
The Drexel Co-op's role is to diagnose and resolve technical problems with computing hardware, software, and network services, and complete project work as assigned. You will strive to create a positive customer support experience and build strong relationships through deep problem understanding, ensuring timely resolution, communicating promptly on progress, and handling clients with a client-focused professional attitude. It is your job to ensure the end-to-end customer experience is as positive and pleasant for those we work with and for. You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing support over the phone, through our ticketing system, and via in-person interactions. You must be able to listen to and apply instructions, be willing to learn, have good written and oral communication skills, and work well both independently and as a team. Your responsibilities will include:
Troubleshooting hardware and software issues on Windows and macOS
Providing support for AV equipment, printers, mobile devices, software, and network configurations
Receiving and configuring new and existing computer systems to deploy to staff
Creating, managing, and solving tickets for client needs using Zendesk
Updating internal & external knowledge-base articles
Delegating tasks and projects to workstudy students and taking ownership of their completion
Working closely with full-time staff to provide excellent first-tier support
Other duties as assigned
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Wharton School
Pay Range
$7.25 - $155.75
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