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Posted Job Title

Drexel Co-Op

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Co-op Worker

Job Description Summary

Temporary Employee - Co-op Worker

Job Description

The Drexel Co-op's role is to diagnose and resolve technical problems with computing hardware, software, and network services, and complete project work as assigned. You will strive to create a positive customer support experience and build strong relationships through deep problem understanding, ensuring timely resolution, communicating promptly on progress, and handling clients with a client-focused professional attitude. It is your job to ensure the end-to-end customer experience is as positive and pleasant for those we work with and for. You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing support over the phone, through our ticketing system, and via in-person interactions. You must be able to listen to and apply instructions, be willing to learn, have good written and oral communication skills, and work well both independently and as a team. Your responsibilities will include: • Troubleshooting hardware and software issues on Windows and macOS • Providing support for AV equipment, printers, mobile devices, software, and network configurations • Receiving and configuring new and existing computer systems to deploy to staff • Creating, managing, and solving tickets for client needs using Zendesk • Updating internal & external knowledge-base articles • Delegating tasks and projects to workstudy students and taking ownership of their completion • Working closely with full-time staff to provide excellent first-tier support • Other duties as assigned

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$7.25 - $155.75

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