Technical Support Associate

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Jan 22, 2025

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

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 position works within GW Information Technology and ensures collaboration with both University stakeholders and external vendors. This technical support position provides direct technical 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 operations. This role typically handles Tier I and Tier II requests from users that cannot be effectively resolved remotely. This position includes 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. -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 plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. The 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:

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	GW IT
Family
Sub-Family
Stream
Level
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Hours Per Week:	40
Hiring Range	$20.00/hour - $25.00/hour
Work Schedule:	Monday-Friday
Position Designation:
Telework:	No
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	This role is an onsite position.
Position Type:
Posting Number:	T000615
Job Open Date:	01/21/2025
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	No
Applicant Review Will Commence On:
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.