Service Desk Technician- ESD

Service Desk Technician- ESD Utah Valley University, United States about 11 hours ago

Location:

Orem, UTAH

Job Type:

PartTime

Deadline:

27 May 2026 Position Announcement Join Utah Valley University as a part-time Service Desk Technician and play an important role in supporting the university community through responsive, customer-focused technology support. This position offers the opportunity to develop hands-on technical and communication skills while assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors through a variety of service channels. Working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, Service Desk Technicians gain experience with troubleshooting, customer service, incident resolution, and information security best practices. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, helping others, and building professional experience in information technology and support services within a higher education setting. Summary of Responsibilities First Point of Contact for

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:

Serve as the initial point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and general public seeking technical assistance or reporting incidents. Provide prompt support and effective resolution across various communication channels, including phone, chat, in-person interactions, and user-submitted tickets. Guide future, new, transfer, and continuing students regarding enrollment services, records, financial aid, etc. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and escalate or resolve first-tier technical problems, including hardware, software, network, or application-related issues.

Incident and Service Request Processing:

Create and track tickets, providing prompt resolution to issues. Triage incidents and service requests, ensuring they are properly recorded and escalated when necessary. Report critical incidents or complex technical problems, following established procedures and service level agreements. Ensure that tickets are completed with a high level of customer satisfaction.

Customer Service and Communication:

Deliver exceptional customer service, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and active listening to understand users' concerns, questions, and technical needs. Communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, adapting communication style to suit the user's level of understanding. Follow confidentiality procedures, including federal and state laws and regulations, and institutional policies, including FERPA.

User Training and Education:

Provide basic training and guidance to users on the effective use of technology, software applications, and self-help resources. Promote information security best practices and ensure adherence to IT policies. Share knowledge and provide step-by-step guidance on institutional processes and procedures. Other duties as assigned Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent and two years of any combination of computer-related education and/or technical support and customer service experience related to the Summary of Duties. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Knowledge Knowledge in troubleshooting hardware, software, network, and application-related issues. Knowledge in ticket management. Knowledge of security best practices and confidentiality. Knowledge of higher education processes and procedures. Skills Customer service and interpersonal skills. Skills in active listening and comprehension. Verbal and written communication skills. Skills in documentation and record-keeping. Skills in conflict management and de-escalation techniques. Abilities Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to multitask and practice time management. Ability to work well with people of varying personalities and backgrounds. Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users. Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.