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Annual Part-Time Help Desk Technician
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What they do
A Help Desk Technician or Analyst provides technical support to computer users. Handles customer inquiries and works to resolve technical issues with computer hardware, software or networks. Provides customer support by phone, email, live chat or with screen sharing. May refer customers with complex system or application problems for more advanced technical support. Tracks help requests using a ticketing system.
$53,490 / year median in North Carolina
-1% projected decline
Job Description
- Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
- Password, login, and account access issues
- MCC email and student communication tools
- Moodle and other learning management systems
- ReGroup (text alert registration)
Student Self-Service:
- Registration
- Financial transactions and online payments
- Payment plan enrollment
- Downloading and using Microsoft 365
- Connecting to MCC Wi-Fi
- Follett Access questions or opt-out assistance
- Third-party learning platforms (e.g., Cengage, MindTap)
- MCC Student ID card creation
- Use of college hotspots, mobile labs, and student technology resources
- General guidance on personal technology issues that present barriers to learning Student Success & Proactive Engagement
- Approach technology support through a student success lens, recognizing how timely assistance impacts retention, engagement, and academic progress.
- Create and maintain clear, accessible reference materials, tutorials, and quick guides for common student issues.
- Collaborate proactively with student liaisons, facilitators, tutoring staff, and other campus partners to equip them with knowledge and materials that enable them to assist students when IT staff are not immediately available.
- Identify recurring issues or gaps in understanding and recommend process or documentation improvements. Technology & Resource Support Assist in maintaining and supporting technology in:
- Student labs
- Tutoring labs
- Group study spaces
- Assist with basic troubleshooting and coordinate escalation to IT staff when needed.
Track:
- Number of users served
- Types of issues requested
- Emerging technology support trends affecting students
Other Duties:
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through: Reading professional publications Attending workshops or training opportunities, as appropriate Participate in cross-training with other IT staff. Serve on college committees as assigned. Perform related duties as required to support IT Services and student success initiatives. May be required to work occasional evening or weekend hours to support student events and operational needs.Education:
Associate Degree Candidate may qualify through an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses:
Valid NC Driver's License required. Candidate may qualify through an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.- Associate Degree in Information Technology or a related field
- Experience supporting students or non-technical users
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to explain technical concepts in clear, accessible language
- Experience creating documentation, tutorials, or training materials
- Familiarity with higher education systems or student-facing technology