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Hofstra University

Service Desk Analyst

🇺🇸 Hempstead, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $62K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ April 22nd, 2025

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 Hofstra University is hiring a Service Desk Analyst. The role involves providing advanced technical support for the university community, focusing on customer-facing technologies such as computer hardware, software, mobile devices, and more. The analyst will resolve technical issues, evaluate problems, and support colleagues and end users through various communication channels.
 
 Highlights

  • Provide advanced technical support and resolve hardware and application problems.
  • Support and troubleshoot technologies including Office 365, Windows 10, and MacOS.
  • Salary is $62,400.
  • Bachelor's degree required, ideally in computer discipline.
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant work or internship experience needed.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
  • Experience with Active Directory and ServiceNow is preferred.

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 Position Information 
About Hofstra  | Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
Position Title  | Service Desk Analyst
Position Number  | 898229
Position Category  | Administration
School/Division  | ITS Engagement & Client Support (division)
Department  | ITS Engagement and Client Support
Full-Time or Part-Time  | Full-Time
Description  | Reporting to the Associate Director of Service Delivery, the Service Desk Analyst is a highly customer-oriented role providing advanced technical support to all members of the Hofstra community, including students, faculty, and staff. This role supports all the University’s customer-facing technologies, including computer hardware, software, mobile devices, printers, software, and web and other services. The incumbent will join a highly collaborative team, supporting customers via several channels, including phone, e-mail, walk-in, and field service dispatch.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Evaluates problems and undertakes escalations for service restorations. Provides support and resolutions for colleagues on the Engagement and Client Support team. Resolves technical hardware and application problems. Performs warranty end user hardware repairs. Escalates complex technical problems through a defined process. Logs and tracks resolutions, follows up with users, and updates related problem documentation. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree required; computer discipline preferred. At least 1 year of relevant work or internship experience. Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational and customer service skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to maintain internal and external communication with a level of confidentiality and professionalism. Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to self-prioritize. Ability to operate with a level of accuracy, good judgement, and proficiency. Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications  | At least 2 years of relevant IT end user support experience preferred. Knowledge and experience with end user technology support of: Office 365, Windows 10, Apple MacOS, iOS, Google Android, ChromeOS, Active Directory and ServiceNow.
Special Instructions  |
Deadline  | Open Until Filled
Date Posted  | 10/28/2024
EEO Statement  | Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Salary/Salary Range  | $62,400
 Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
 
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

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