What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Help Desk position at Lensa?
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Job Description
We are seeking an Entry-Level Help Desk Analyst to support a large university environment in New York City. This role is ideal for a recent Computer Science graduate with internship experience who is looking to begin their career in IT support within a fast-paced, user-facing academic setting. The position requires working onsite five days per week and provides hands-on exposure to enterprise technology across both macOS and Windows platforms.
In this role, the Help Desk Analyst will provide first-level technical support to faculty, staff, and students through in-person interactions, phone calls, email, and a ticketing system. Responsibilities include troubleshooting hardware and software issues on Mac and Windows devices, assisting users with account access and password resets, installing and configuring laptops, desktops, printers, and peripheral devices, and documenting issues and resolutions clearly. The analyst will escalate complex issues to higher-level support teams when necessary while maintaining a strong focus on customer service in a high-volume university environment. The role may also involve supporting new user onboarding, classroom technology, and general office IT needs.
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and has completed at least one internship or co-op focused on IT support, help desk, or desktop support. Candidates should have foundational knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems, familiarity with common productivity tools such as Microsoft 365, and strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users. A professional demeanor, eagerness to learn, and a customer-first mindset are essential for success in this role.
Preferred qualifications include prior experience supporting users in an academic or enterprise environment, familiarity with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Jira, and exposure to tools like Active Directory or Azure AD. Candidates with an interest in pursuing IT certifications such as CompTIA A or Network are encouraged to apply.
This position requires the ability to work onsite in New York City five days per week and the ability to lift and move IT equipment such as laptops, monitors, and peripherals as needed. This role offers an excellent entry point into enterprise IT, providing valuable hands-on experience and opportunities for professional growth within a well-established university environment.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills And Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and has completed
Internship or work experience within IT support, help desk, or desktop support.
Foundational knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems, familiarity with common productivity tools such as Microsoft 365, and strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users. A professional demeanor, eagerness to learn, and a customer-first mindset are essential for success in this role. Preferred qualifications include prior experience supporting users in an academic or enterprise environment, familiarity with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Jira, and exposure to tools like Active Directory or Azure AD. Candidates with an interest in pursuing IT certifications such as CompTIA A or Network are encouraged to apply.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Job Description
We are seeking an Entry-Level Help Desk Analyst to support a large university environment in New York City. This role is ideal for a recent Computer Science graduate with internship experience who is looking to begin their career in IT support within a fast-paced, user-facing academic setting. The position requires working onsite five days per week and provides hands-on exposure to enterprise technology across both macOS and Windows platforms.
In this role, the Help Desk Analyst will provide first-level technical support to faculty, staff, and students through in-person interactions, phone calls, email, and a ticketing system. Responsibilities include troubleshooting hardware and software issues on Mac and Windows devices, assisting users with account access and password resets, installing and configuring laptops, desktops, printers, and peripheral devices, and documenting issues and resolutions clearly. The analyst will escalate complex issues to higher-level support teams when necessary while maintaining a strong focus on customer service in a high-volume university environment. The role may also involve supporting new user onboarding, classroom technology, and general office IT needs.
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and has completed at least one internship or co-op focused on IT support, help desk, or desktop support. Candidates should have foundational knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems, familiarity with common productivity tools such as Microsoft 365, and strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users. A professional demeanor, eagerness to learn, and a customer-first mindset are essential for success in this role.
Preferred qualifications include prior experience supporting users in an academic or enterprise environment, familiarity with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Jira, and exposure to tools like Active Directory or Azure AD. Candidates with an interest in pursuing IT certifications such as CompTIA A or Network are encouraged to apply.
This position requires the ability to work onsite in New York City five days per week and the ability to lift and move IT equipment such as laptops, monitors, and peripherals as needed. This role offers an excellent entry point into enterprise IT, providing valuable hands-on experience and opportunities for professional growth within a well-established university environment.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills And Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and has completed
Internship or work experience within IT support, help desk, or desktop support.
Foundational knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems, familiarity with common productivity tools such as Microsoft 365, and strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users. A professional demeanor, eagerness to learn, and a customer-first mindset are essential for success in this role. Preferred qualifications include prior experience supporting users in an academic or enterprise environment, familiarity with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Jira, and exposure to tools like Active Directory or Azure AD. Candidates with an interest in pursuing IT certifications such as CompTIA A or Network are encouraged to apply.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com