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Tech Support Associate, Tech Support Center

George Washington University
United States, D.C., Washington
Jan 29, 2025
I. JOB OVERVIEW


Job Description Summary:
GW Information Technology is the chief provider of technology services and applications at GW. The area partners with all key stakeholders across GW to equip students, faculty, and staff with the technology and tools necessary to achieve academic excellence. This Tech Support Associate, Tech Support Center position works within GW Information Technology and ensures collaboration with both University stakeholders and external vendors.
This experienced technical support position provides direct technology support to end users including faculty students, and staff. This position often focuses on the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of both hardware and software issues in a call center or walk-in service environment, with hours that include evening and/or weekend operation. This role typically handles Tier I and Tier II requests by users that cannot be effectively resolved remotely. This position may have the following duties:

  • Provides first-level incident management and routine systems support services at a Technology Support Center or Call Center.
  • Supports clients via telephone, email, in person, and via remote systems management in their utilization of various systems and enterprise applications.
  • Gathers technical data from clients in order to diagnose issues and provide data for root cause analysis.
  • Uses designated incident management systems as a work management and tracking tool.
  • Delivers exceptional customer service to clients.
  • Dispatches to support urgent classroom or collaboration space incidents when necessary.
  • Performs staff computer installs and support to include cable management, imaging, software installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computers, printers, peripherals, etc.
  • Coordinates service requests including AV support and faculty technology training.
  • Creates and disseminates operational documentation, staff training materials, and user documentation.
  • Trains peers and customers on new processes and technologies.
  • May provide oversight for equipment loans at a Technology Support Center.
  • Assists with the generation and reporting of operational metrics.
  • Assists supervisor in ad hoc reporting on quality measurements and performance tracking responsibilities.
  • This position works in central information technology and is eligible for shift differential.


Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work within a team environment and demonstrate reliability, sense of urgency, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience at a service-oriented position within a helpdesk providing systems support for software, hardware, mobile and cloud-based software, networking and voice technologies, and online collaboration technologies: Windows, Mac, iOS, Androids, Printing, MS Office, G Suite, Box, Zoom, WebEx, etc.
  • Experience with imaging/provisioning tools such as SCCM and Jamf.
  • Experience with using ITIL methodology and ITSM ticketing systems such as BMC Remedy or ServiceNow. ITIL and CompTIA A+ certifications are a plus.
  • Experience with providing classroom technology and audiovisual systems support and on-site customer training for classroom technology, conference rooms, and computer labs.
  • Leadership skills in training students.

Hiring Range $24.43 - $36.57
GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.



II. JOB DETAILS


Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: GW IT
Family Information Technology
Sub-Family Tech Support/Service Delivery
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40+
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number: S013567
Job Open Date: 01/28/2025
Job Close Date: 01/31/2025
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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