Service Desk Associate I Job at Harvard University

Harvard University Cambridge, MA

Job Summary

Service Desk Associates are the foundation of the Harvard Law School Service Desk support team. They provide high-touch technology support to our community of students, faculty, and staff. Our Service Desk staff maintains a consistent focus on our customers’ needs by developing and demonstrating proficiency in our Service Mindset and Trusted Advisor competencies. They resolve customer service requests by providing timely, high-quality resolutions on first contact and follow through on those they cannot resolve, collaborating with their colleagues at the Service Desk to deliver a solution.

Position Description

As a Service Desk Associate I you will:

  • Monitor incoming service channels and ticketing system, respond to customer requests and maintain/update documentation.

  • Staff service desks and address customer needs in a timely, professional manner.

  • Provide knowledgeable technical support via the phone, walkup, and remote tools.

  • Perform basic AV setups, strikes, and event support, primarily using built-in classroom technology.

  • Perform basic audio and video postproduction: trimming and delivering media to customers.

  • Participate in small-scale student or public-related deployment and operational projects.

  • Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of experience relevant to the essential responsibilities and providing customer service.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people with:

  • Interpersonal communication skills with dedication to providing a high-level customer service.

  • Good analytical and active listening skills.

  • Empathy, professionalism, and good judgment.

  • Prior phone and in-person support experience.

  • Ability to organize and coordinate workload independently among constant deadlines and shifting priorities.

  • Working understanding of technical endpoints including Microsoft and Apple personal computers and audiovisual equipment.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to individually lift, move and install computer and audio/visual equipment up to 50lbs, and periodically up to 100 lbs. with the assistance of others.

Working Conditions

This position is located on campus.

Additional Information

We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.

Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School is a place where you can thrive.

Job Function

Information Technology

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

403058 IT Support Assistant II

Sub-Unit

-

Department

Information Technology Services

Time Status

Full-time

Salary Grade

053

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal, Identity

Schedule

  • Occasionally required to work outside of normal business hours and may be called during off hours.

  • Required to work Veterans Day, Presidents Day, Alumni Reunions Weekends, Admitted Students Weekends, and other holidays/weekends as needed to support Harvard Law School Events and Activities.

  • This position rotates weekly through a 7 hour per day rotating schedule (35h per week), to cover our service hours.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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