End User Support (Temp Hire)

Job ID360585 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full / Part TimePart-Time Regular / TemporaryTemporary Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service About the Job End User Support Temp Hire Temporary Need : The University of Minnesota's (UMN) Office of Information Technology (OIT) seeks 10 temp / casual employees for User Support.

This is a part-time position that we anticipate lasting 22 weeks (not to exceed 67 calendar days of work) at an hourly rate of $18.

75. This staff augment would assist with increased user support needs and increased user contacts due to the Changes to Google Workspace and Email Offerings.

Please note : Current students and employees at the University of Minnesota will not be considered for this position. Time 5 / 20 / 24-7 / 29 / 24 Job Description The University of Minnesota's (UMN) Office of Information Technology (OIT) seeks 10 temp / casual employees for User Support.

This is a part-time position that we anticipate lasting 22 weeks (not to exceed 67 calendar days of work) at an hourly rate of $18.

75. This staff augment would assist with increased user support needs and increased user contacts due to the Changes to Google Workspace and Email Offerings.

Interested in an opportunity to learn and work with a variety of technologies across a broad platform? At the University of Minnesota - Office of Information Technology, we currently seek temporary User Support Service Desk Consultants to join our support team that helps customers build positive relationships with technology to further progress the research, education, and outreach missions for the institution.

As part of the team, you would use your unique talents to problem-solve and attend to customers' concerns empathetically and with compassion, and to support inclusion and diversity efforts of the University of Minnesota and OIT.

This position will provide an opportunity to work with multiple groups within the User Support as well as customers across the University.

Join our team and help us make a positive difference to the University as an end user support technician! Job Responsibilities Consult with customers and assist with questions and issues related to the University's services.

Use a ticketing system to respond efficiently and accurately to customer questions, concerns, and requests. Exercise strong decision making skills and appropriate discretion related to severity and prioritization of incidents.

Monitor incident resolution to meet service level expectations. Build knowledge of new products and service offerings to provide effective advice and guidance to users. Required Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative cross-functional team environment
• Commitment to support the University's goal of creating a positive and inclusive campus environment.
• Self-directed individual with impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new computer applications quickly.
• Ability to stay connected in real-time communication channels.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities. Preferred Qualifications
• Proficiency with multiple operating systems.
• Previous customer service experience
• Previous experience supporting users in a help / service desk or call center.
• Previous experience in supporting Google GSuite Apps for Enterprise / Education
• Previous experience in supporting the following enterprise applications : TeamDynamix Canvas Zoom Slack Peoplesoft Duo Security VPN Qualifications Required Qualifications Excellent customer service skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills. Must be able to work in a collaborative cross-functional team environment Commitment to support the University's goal of creating a positive and inclusive campus environment.

Self-directed individual with impeccable attention to detail. Ability to learn new computer applications quickly. Ability to stay connected in real-time communication channels.

Strong troubleshoo ing abilities. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency with multiple operating systems. Previous customer service experience Previous experience supporting users in a help / service desk or call center.

Previous experience in supporting Google GSuite Apps for Enterprise / Education Previous experience in supporting the following enterprise applications : TeamDynamix Canvas Zoom Slack Peoplesoft Duo Security VPN Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.

The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

To learn more about diversity at the U : Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research.

Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St.

Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.

The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

To learn more about diversity at the U :