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OculusIT · 1 day ago

Help Desk Technician

OculusIT is a provider of IT support services for higher education institutions, and they are seeking a Help Desk Technician to be the first point of contact for all IT support needs. The role involves delivering high-quality technical support to faculty, staff, and students while coordinating with the remote OculusIT team for efficient service delivery.

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

Provide first-level technical support for faculty, staff, and students via phone, email, or ticketing system
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to desktops, laptops, printers, networks, and software applications
Support classroom and event Audio-Visual (AV) setups, ensuring smooth operation of conferencing tools and presentation equipment
Log, track, and document all incidents and requests in the ticketing system, escalating as necessary to higher-tier or remote OculusIT support teams
Assist in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of workstations, user accounts, and peripheral devices
Ensure timely delivery of support in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and OculusIT processes
Collaborate with the OculusIT remote operations team to monitor system health, updates, and maintenance schedules
Maintain professionalism and customer focus in all interactions, ensuring a positive support experience
Participate in regular service reviews, reporting trends and recurring issues to the Helpdesk Manager for process improvement

Qualification

WindowsMacOSMicrosoft 365Ticketing toolsNetworking fundamentalsCustomer serviceProblem-solvingMultitaskingAV toolsCompTIA A+ITIL FoundationMicrosoft Modern Desktop AdministratorCommunication

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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