Help Desk Analyst

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met.   If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

Essential Functions

• Respond promptly to telephone calls and emails send to the Help Desk
• Open and/or close work orders (via Help Desk Software) on each call received
• Guide end-users through troubleshooting procedures to restore services
• Escalate problems and requests as necessary to ensure a positive resolution
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with PCs, software, communications devices, servers and network connections as required
• Coordinate with supporting teams to ensure proper hand-off, escalation, and closure of Helpdesk tickets
• Conduct installation, upgrade and overall maintenance of PC desktop systems, software and
• peripherals.
• Demonstrate an increasing level of proficiency in hardware, software, networking and other technologies supported by TSTC.

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Associates Degree in Technical field
• 1-2 years desktop and network troubleshooting experience across multiple vendor platforms, various printers, PDA’s and IP Phones
• 1-2 years experience installing and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 and Office 2003/7/10, Anti-Virus software and Malware
• 1-2 years experience in administering Microsoft Server 2003/2008 and Active Directory
• Ability to work effectively without constant supervision and as a team player
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions quickly
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients verbally and through written communication
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to multi-task many requests in an organized and timely manner
• Must be able to balance and prioritize requests from multiple people
• CompTIA, A+, Network+, or ITIL Foundations a plus
• May need to work evening or weekend hours for server maintenance or break/fix repairs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.