IT Support Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Deskside Support team within Customer Experience, a division of Penn State IT, is seeking a customer service-focused, self-driven, and highly motivated Remote Intermediate Level IT Support Specialist to be part of a team that supports roughly 8,000 unique endpoint devices and 28 non-IT business units. This position will be a combination tier 1/tier 2 position and provide remote technical assistance to users while maintaining a strong commitment to customer service and operational excellence.

Position Details

• Shift: Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm EST
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Candidates must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated workspace conducive to remote support.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service Excellence: Provide remote IT support via phone, chat, and email tickets, ensuring an outstanding customer experience.
• Incident Management: Monitor and resolve service requests using ServiceNow, escalating support items as needed and adhering to university policies.
• Hardware and Software Support: Assist users with troubleshooting, configuration, and remote setup of Windows and Mac OS devices, Office 365, and other university-supported software.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure timely software updates and security patches to reduce threat vectors for endpoints.
• Continuous Improvement: Work with stakeholders to enhance support processes and implement measurable service improvements.
• Team Collaboration and Mentoring: Actively engage in virtual team meetings, contribute to process development, and participate in peer mentoring to enhance team capabilities.

Qualifications

This position minimally requires a High School Diploma/GED or Vocational Training/Degree or higher and 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidates should have knowledge and experience in:

• Centralized incident and request systems (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Windows and Mac operating systems
• Office 365 administration and troubleshooting
• Endpoint security best practices
• Experience with Mac OS and iOS is preferred

Application Materials

Candidates should upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application for consideration.

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