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    Help Desk Assistant Application

    Job Description

    Information Technology, Help Desk Assistant
    Work Study only
    $9.00/hour starting pay

    Job Responsibilities:
    Duties include, but are not limited to, providing technical support to and answering questions from faculty, staff, and students; basic to intermediate troubleshooting on a wide variety of topics; documentation; detailed records keeping.

    Qualifications:
    We are looking for individuals to join the Webster University Help Desk team. Qualified applicants should display the following skills and attributes:

    • Proven superior customer service background and skills are required.
    • Experience with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Windows operating system, and major Internet browsers, is required.
    • Experience with Macintosh operating system, network and wireless connectivity troubleshooting, printer troubleshooting, peripherals, and FTP software is highly preferred.
    • Excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential.
    • Staying current in technology issues and with all departmental resources on a regular basis is required.
    • Ability to show initiative and excel in a fast paced environment where strong commitment and time-management skills are necessary is critical.
    • Ability to manage a changing workload, remaining productive, and being able to display and maintain patience, courtesy, and professionalism even in stressful situations is essential.
    • Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours per week and attend various training sessions throughout the academic year is required.
    • Ability to adhere to wide range of policies and procedures, including security and confidentiality, is crucial.
    • Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills are also essential for this position.
    Student workers will be expected to work a minimum of 8 hours per week.

    Positions are available immediately and will continue throughout the year, including during the summer. All majors and backgrounds encouraged to apply. Opportunities for advancement.

    If this sounds like something you are interested in, please fill out the application form below.

    Candidate Information
    Name:
    E-mail Address:
    Telephone Number:
    Do you have work study? * Yes No (if you don't know, call Financial Aid at x6992)
    * Work Study refers to students who have been awarded Federal, Webster, or International Work Study as part of their financial aid package while attending Webster University

    * Webster University Help Desk can accept work study applications only. Sorry, budget is NOT available.
    Are you currently a student at Webster University? Yes No
    If so, what year are you? Freshman Sophomore Junior
    Senior Graduate
    What is your major?
    Do you live on campus (in dorms or apartments)?

    Employment History
    Have you ever worked at Webster University before? Yes No
    If so, please complete the information below. If not, skip to "Other Work Experience"
    Department:
    Position:
    Dates of Employment:
    Reason for Leaving:
    Major responsibilities:
    Other Work Experience
    Please list all other previous and relevant experience in the space provided below. Include any positions that required customer service and/or computer technology skills.

    Pre-Interview Questions
    1. Please describe one specific instance where you displayed superior customer service.
    2. Do you think helping someone over the phone differs from helping them in person? If so, how?
    3. How do you ensure you provide excellent customer service on the phone?
    4. Why do you want to work for the Webster University Help Desk?

    Technical Qualifications
    1. What operating systems have you used? How would you rate your knowledge of each?
    2. What web browsers are you familiar with? Which one is your favorite and why?
    3. List all software applications you have *at least* basic working knowledge with.
    4. List all other computer experience and troubleshooting experience below.
    Availability

    Please write in your availabilities next to each of the days below. The Help Desk is open 7 days a week. Our normal business hours are:

    Monday-Thursday: 7:00am - 9:00pm
    Friday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    Please have your availabilities reflect these times. For example, in the text boxes below, you should write something like "Available from 7am - 12pm and also from 3pm - 6pm" using whatever times match your availability.

    Monday:
    Tuesday:
    Wednesday:
    Thursday:
    Friday:
    Saturday:
    Sunday:
    What date are you available to start?

    By clicking on "Submit" below, you are certifying that all information contained within this application is truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

       
           
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