Help Desk Agent Job Description
Help Desk Agent Duties & Responsibilities
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Help Desk Agent Qualifications
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Education for Help Desk Agent
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Employers hiring for the help desk agent job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Technical, Education, Associates, Computer Science, Supervision, Engineering, Computer, Information Technology, Computer Technology, Computer Networking
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Help Desk Agent Examples
Help Desk Agent Job Description
- Monitoring customer problems to ensure prompt, satisfactory service/resolution is being provided
- Processing change requests \(ITSM tickets\) for Installations, Moves, Adds, and Changes \(IMAC’s\)
- Manage the user’s expectations
- Process USMS Form 169J and or eRequest submissions to manage user accounts
- Responding to customer inquiries via phone, IM, online networks, and/or email
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues with credit card processing
- Troubleshooting and Point-Of-Sale hardware, software and/or network connectivity issues
- Facilitating customer supply requests based on guidelines developed by Customer Supply Management (CSM)
- Supporting consumers and Marketer/Dealer through retrieval requests and chargeback inquiries in Credit Card Settlement System
- Supporting Marketer/Dealer inquiries concerning credit card batch totals and reconciliation
- High level of Portuguese, Spanish and English language written and spoken
- Has developed knowledge and skills through formal training
- Speaking and Writing Spanish Level - Advanced Mid / High (ACTFL)
- Service Desk Call Center Experience Required (Minimum 1 year)
- Candidates must have clear and effective verbal & written communication skills
- Speaking and Writing English Level - Advanced Mid / High (ACTFL)
Help Desk Agent Job Description
- Maintain technical proficiency in all software, hardware and web-based software and platforms assigned and applicable to the role
- Acts as a product consultant to business owners by articulating product features and benefits and making recommendations for new lines
- Provides Members with all necessary instruction to navigate all areas of the Travel website and ensure complete Member satisfaction
- Responding to customer inquiries via phone, IM, online networks, and/or email, troubleshooting and resolving issues with credit card processing
- Provide complex technical support for customers via oracle ticketing system, email, phone, hands-on, and remote administration of systems
- Maintain a professional and positive relationship with end users, peers, and management
- Anticipate end user impact and provide preventative support whenever possible
- Able to work and thrive in a fast paced envrionment
- Citrix Worx
- Respond to customer calls, e-mails, voicemails, to resolve customer technical problems
- Associates Degree or 2 years’ experience
- Ability to establish priorities and effectively manage time to complete their duties within specified timeframes
- Must have strong computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
- One weekend shift required (Saturday)
- Candidates must be able to work flexible schedules to include day/night shift and weekend shift
- Speaking and Writing English Level - Advanced Mid / High (ACTFL) Service Desk
Help Desk Agent Job Description
- Monitor and respond to phone calls, voicemails, emails and live chat as assigned
- Record all incoming issues using call tracking software on the computer
- Promptly follow up on all assigned Help Desk tickets and other assigned tasks
- Agents are responsible for learning NAEP material in the Help Desk knowledge base
- Must be dependable and ready to answer calls at the start of the shift
- Must be flexible and willing to help out on other tasks as they arise
- Proactive planning, prioritizing, and assigning all outstanding work order tasks, ensuring the prompt delivery of service to meet our contractual terms and conditions
- Initiate dispatch request capture information and record data in desktop tools
- Providing a central point of communication for engineers, handling any incoming messages that may require to be transmitted to the engineers within the territory
- Participate in objective setting, performance management, and reward and recognition programs
- Call Center Experience Required (Minimum 1 year)
- Speaking and Writing Portuguese/English Level - Advanced Mid / High Service Desk
- Willing and able to be available for any current shift, including overnight (8pm to 8am), evenings, weekends, and Holidays
- Some knowledge of TCP/IP networking and related network services
- Previous experience in similar role would be a distinct advantage
- Previous Airline/Airport experience would be a distinct advantage
Help Desk Agent Job Description
- Problem resolution may involve use of diagnostic and Help desk tracking tools, require in-person, hands-on support at the desktop
- The field help desk lead agent will coach junior agents to troubleshoot and solve problems that relate to the technical support of hardware and data transmissions across multiple projects in the evening shift
- Answer procedural questions, probe for details, and document problems in a customized system
- Report to the day shift Field Help Desk Coordinators on operational and technical issues
- Provide technical skills in areas when performing LogMeIn sessions, Zendesk chat session, and ensure accessibility of some systems
- Occasional overnight travel to support off-site trainings, along with local travel to receive and configure hardware
- Incidents within the project are efficiently diagnosed, tracked or quickly be resolved with negligible impact to productivity or customer/user dissatisfaction, Contacts are primarily within The Program/Project
- New to workforce or limited Business knowledge of the position requirements
- Moderate understanding of general position aspects and some understanding of the detailed aspects of the position
- Responsible for both inbound and outbound helpdesk phone calls from customers
- 1-2 years of experience working with help desk ticketing tools
- Must show a natural ability in problem solving
- Must have a proactive approach to dealing with errors/complaints
- Must possess a high level of interpersonal and written skills
- Must be enthusiastic, flexible and be ability to work on your own initiative
- Must be an energetic and enthusiastic individual looking to thrive and progress in an expanding company
Help Desk Agent Job Description
- Install, test, configure, troubleshoot and repair hardware/software for desktop support
- Evaluate the nature of customer issues to determine the proper resolution
- Escalate calls to Field Technicians or Level 2 support as needed
- Document all calls in the ticketing system in an accurate and timely manner
- Create and maintain customer's online access including password resets, username maintenance, software training and software installation
- Respond to all customer inquiries within in a timely manner
- Ensure follow-up and completion of all outstanding client issues
- Perform preventative maintenance and application updates as necessary
- Monitor and ensure delivery of laboratory results to the client base
- Work closely with teammates and direct supervisor to ensure completion of all job duties
- Demonstrate customer skills
- Strong aptitude to learn and adapt to new technologies
- A second language would be a distinct advantage to any applicant
- High level of French, Spanish and English language written and spoken
- Two (2) to four (4) years of travel experience, and the equivalent of two (2) to four (4) years of customer service
- Demonstrated knowledge of PC-based systems, GDS systems, internet, and excellent keyboarding skills to accurately and efficiently complete daily work assignments