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OculusIT · 2 days ago

Help Desk Support Analyst

OculusIT is seeking a Help Desk Support Analyst to provide front-line technical support for faculty, staff, and students in a higher education environment. The role focuses on troubleshooting hardware, software, audiovisual, and instructional technology issues to ensure smooth teaching and learning experiences.

Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityEnterprise ApplicationsHigher EducationIT InfrastructureIT ManagementOutsourcing
Hiring Manager
Sajad Sheikh
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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 campus 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

Qualification

Helpdesk support experienceWindowsMacOS knowledgeTicketing tools experienceNetworking fundamentalsCustomer service skillsMultitasking abilityTechnical training abilityAV toolsManaged IT service experienceRelevant certificationsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

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

Company

OculusIT

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Higher education's high-touch, customer-centric IT services partner of choice.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$2M
2025-04-28Acquired
2023-07-15Series Unknown
2022-07-16Series Unknown

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