Helpdesk Technician

Seeking to hire a Helpdesk Support Analyst of IT for a leading higher education IT services company, supporting a University in Wichita, KS

The Helpdesk Support Analyst provides front-line technical support for faculty, staff, and students within a higher education environment, with a strong focus on classroom technology assistance. This role is responsible for troubleshooting hardware, software, audiovisual, and instructional technology issues to ensure seamless teaching and learning experiences. The analyst supports client-standard systems, learning management platforms, and classroom technologies, responds to service requests via multiple channels, and delivers timely, customer-focused solutions. In collaboration with academic and IT teams, the role helps maintain reliable classroom operations, supports instructional continuity, and contributes to a positive, technology-enabled academic environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the first point of contact for IT support requests from faculty, staff, and students via phone, email, ticketing system, and in person.
  • Provide real-time classroom technology support, including troubleshooting audiovisual systems, computers, projectors, microphones, lecture capture, and smart classroom controls.
  • Assist faculty before, during, and after class sessions to ensure instructional technologies function properly.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network, and peripheral issues; escalate complex problems to appropriate IT teams when necessary.
  • Support learning management systems (LMS), video conferencing platforms, and instructional software commonly used in higher education.
  • Install, configure, test, and maintain classroom and lab technology equipment according to client standards.
  • Monitor and respond to classroom support requests to minimize instructional disruption and downtime.
  • Document incidents, service requests, resolutions, and procedures accurately within the IT service management (ITSM) system.
  • Provide basic training and guidance to faculty and staff on classroom technologies and supported IT tools.
  • Collaborate with academic departments, instructional technology teams, and central IT staff to support teaching and learning needs.
  • Participate in routine maintenance, testing, and upgrades of classroom technology and computing resources.
  • Follow established IT policies, security standards, and best practices while supporting institutional systems and data.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of helpdesk services by identifying recurring issues and recommending solutions.
  • Support special academic events, exams, and presentations that require technology setup or on-site assistance.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent technical experience.
  • 1–3 years of experience in IT helpdesk or end-user support, preferably within a higher education setting.
  • Strong working knowledge of Windows, macOS, Microsoft 365, and standard business applications.
  • Experience with ticketing tools such as ManageEngine, ServiceNow, or Zendesk.
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals, printers, and peripheral device support.
  • Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting academic systems (LMS, SIS, etc.) and hybrid learning technologies (Zoom, Teams, AV tools).
  • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, ITIL Foundation, or Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator.
  • Experience working in a managed IT service or client-supported model.

Job Functions
  • Accounting/Auditing
  • Administrative
  • Advertising

Skills
  • Mac
  • Learning Management Sy

Skills:
Academic Background, Academic Examinations, Advertising, Analysis Skills, Apple Macs, Audiovisual, Best Practices, Business Solutions, Communication Skills, CompTIA - Computing Technology Industry Association, CompTIA A+, Computer Science, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Desktop Administration, Educational Administration, Educational Software, Educational Technology, Email Technology, Establish Priorities, Financial Audit, Help Desk, Higher Education, IT Service Management (ITSM), ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Laboratory Equipment, Learning Management System (LMS), Mac Operating System, Maintenance Services, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multitasking, Operational Support, Peripheral Hardware, Policy Development, Printers, Problem Solving Skills, ServiceNow, Software Administration, Staff Training, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Videoconferencing, ZenDesk


About the Company:
VTal Technology Solutions LLC



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