Technical Support Representative Intern

Job Summary

The Technical Support Representative Intern, under direct supervision, is responsible for providing support with tier 1 and tier 2 incident resolution, change requests, and how-to requests reported to the IT Employee Helpdesk. The role documents resolutions in the ticketing system including correspondence with the customer, problem analysis, troubleshooting performed and resolution, and ensures proper closure of issues. The role is responsible for day-to-day customer technical support in the end user computing environment and provide initial assessment, triage, research, and resolution of tier 1 and tier 2 incidents and requests regarding the use of application software, hardware and/or infrastructure components.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the business unit in completing the tasks assigned to them, which often includes, but is not limited to, project work and covering the day-to-day operations of the business unit.
• Participates in training programs, workshops, and on-the-job learning opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the field or industry of the internship.
• Participates in summer internship program events, including Lunch and Learns.
• Completes assigned tasks and projects efficiently and effectively, following instructions and guidelines provided by supervisors or mentors.
• Conducts research, gathers data, and analyzes information relevant to the internship focus or assigned projects.
• Takes responsibility for administrative and support tasks of the department.
• Collaborates with colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders to effectively communicate progress, challenges, and ideas, and actively participates in team meetings or discussions.
• Works on projects that provide opportunity to collaborate with other interns as well as associates in other departments, ranging from data analysis to mentors.
• Identifies and resolves issues or challenges that arise during the internship, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to finding solutions.
• Demonstrates professionalism, punctuality, and a strong work ethic by being reliable, responsible, and maintaining a positive attitude towards assigned responsibilities.
• Develops business skills in communication and shadowing other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate records, documenting progress, and preparing reports or presentations as required by the internship program or supervisors.
• Attends business unit meetings as assigned and creates and delivers presentations.
• Seeks feedback from supervisors or mentors, actively seeking opportunities for improvement, and applying learning to enhance performance throughout the internship.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate experience.
• Either actively enrolled in an academic institution in pursuit of a degree in a relevant course of study or is a recent college graduate, typically having attained a degree within the past 12 months.
• For field roles, only: Valid driver's license and a driving record that conforms to company standards.

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaborates
• Customer focus
• Communicates effectively
• Decision quality
• Nimble learning
• Drivers License

Technical Skills

• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Information Systems
• Continuous Learning
• Data Entry
• Time Management
• Business Analysis
• Problem Solving

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.