IT Helpdesk Specialist I

United Arab Emirates University

  • Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job DescriptionThe position will require the individual to answer technical questions and accurately record a detailed description of the problem at hand. The Helpdesk Agent will also be responsible for tracking the incident from creation until completion to ensure that the incident has been resolved correctly. In the case that the Help Desk Agent is not able to provide a solution to the problem, she/he will be required to escalate it to the proper group or organization. Help Desk Specialist I is responsible for Customer Satisfaction through the effective handling of incidents. This opportunity gives an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment coupled with training and substantial growth potential. The environment is a 24X7 challenging environment with many opportunities to support the customer.  The Help Desk Agent will provide telephone support for the University functions such as Information system in a volatile education and research environment.  Receiving, classifying, registering, monitoring, prioritizing, escalating and following up as a first point of contact on requests for technical assistance from users.  Provide users with first-level support and advice on standard requests Solving minor technical hardware and software issues Assisting to the preparation, deployment, maintenance and change of hardware and software in accordance with existing procedures.  Assisting in the creation and management of user accounts and access permissions in accordance with existing procedures. Monitoring availability of services and following up on events reported by the monitoring system.  In depth customer management to increases customer satisfaction.  Assist with desktop operating systems, Email, MS Office, many different purpose hardware, and Remote Access.  Assess and solve difficult remote site issues over the telephone & Live Chat  Provide quick and accurate answers to the user community in regards to system, escalation and correct documentation related problems/requests.  Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Act as a liaison between customers and technical teams.  Perform a variety of complicated tasks.  Work on shift basis within helpdesk working hour and able to work for extended hours if required.  Responsible to adhere with all information security policies and procedures of the University.  Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualification Bachelor Degree in IT related field  Should have at least current 5 years of experience providing telephone and remote technical support  At least 5 year of experience using incident tracking software or ITSM Systems such as Mange Engine, Service Now, etc.  At least 5 year of experience in a high call volume environment At least 5 year of experience handling concurrent or multiple tasks efficientlyPreferred Qualification

United Arab Emirates University

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