WS - Spring Term INTERNSHIP - IT Help Desk Assistant

IT Help Desk Assistant Division: Academic Affairs Department: Career Pathways Experience: Entry Level

Job Code: GL Code

Supervisor of Student Employee(s): Eric VanHoose/ Angela Lockhart FWS, IWS, or Grant Funded: ☒ FWS, ☒ IWS, ☒ Grant Funded Avg. Hours/Week: ☐ 1-5, ☒ 6-10, ☒ 11-15, ☒ 16-20

Work at the IT Helpdesk to gain hands-on experience in troubleshooting, customer service, and professional communication. Ideal for students interested in IT careers and developing practical technical support skills.

Responsibilities and Career Competencies

Work a helpdesk ticket queue. Respond, effectively communicate, and resolve issues in a timely manner – C, TW, P Assist student body with utilizing provided IT resources – C, CT Deploy, implement, and maintain endpoint devices for faculty, staff, and students – T Work independently and function in a team environment – L, TW, P Other duties as assigned – Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T) Preferred Skills: Professionalism, patience, people-first attitude, willingness to learn new technologies and customer service skills, strong active listening, attention to detail, organizational skills, time management, written & verbal communication, team orientation, basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Word and Excel. Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media and New Technology, troubleshooting hardware and software. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday between 9am and 4pm. Work Conditions: Heat, cold, odors/smoke, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, humidity, dust, machinery, light intensity, electrical currents. Physical Demands: Keyboarding, reaching, stooping/kneeling, crouching/crawling, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing, balancing. Number of Positions: 3–4 students (120 hours total per student; average 20 hours/week) Pay Rate: $8.75/hour Location: Armington Learning Center, Basement #009 To Apply: Complete required sections and upload your academic schedule (and practice schedule) along with your resume. Additional Comments: Student must work a minimum of 80 hours in the semester. Student must enroll concurrently into CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience and successfully complete the course. Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.