Job Details
Student Employee - IT@Sam Service Desk Lead Worker- Main Campus
2026-04-16 sam houston state Huntsville,TXPosting Details
Posting Information
Requisition
202400423ST
Title
Student Employee - IT@Sam Service Desk Lead Worker- Main Campus
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
IT Engagement
Division
Information Technology
Hours per week
15-28
Hiring Rate
$13.00
Preferred Student Classification
Sophomores & Juniors
Nature & Purpose of Position
NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provide front line, Tier 1 support via telephone, e-mail, in person, remote, and chat support to internal and external clients.
SUPERVISION GIVEN & RECEIVED: Receives general supervision and mentoring from Service Desk Manager and full-time technicians. Serve as a mentor and source of support for other student workers. Collaborate with full time staff to assign tasks, set priorities, staff training and help oversee the day-to-day operations of the Service Desk.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Provide timely, consistent, and quality technical support for SHSU constituents experiencing technology issues and maintain accurate and thorough records of all interactions.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of data observed in carrying out job duties.
- Participate in, and provide recommendations for on, Service Desk continuous improvement efforts to better meet client or university needs.
- Write/Maintain Review documentation and/or flag for correction of knowledge articles using the IT Knowledge Base.
- Resolve incidents or fulfill service requests following the established policies and procedures while meeting the established Service Level Agreements or Operation Level Agreements.
- Actively participate in a collaborative team environment where ideas, resources, knowledge and mutual respect are shared.
- Act as a mentor to other team members in ticket and service request resolution.
- Supporting the Service Desk Full Time Technicians by identifying patterns in incidents and reporting problems.
- Take on a leadership role by ensuring that tickets, e-mails, remote support sessions, chat sessions, and walk-ins are handled promptly.
- Assists in training new employees.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Good customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Dependability.
- Team-oriented.
Other Requirements for the Position
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be a current SHSU student enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester hours with a SHSU GPA of 2.5 or greater. Must be able to demonstrate basic computer competencies and knowledge. IT, Service Desk or customer service job experience preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
**International Students - please visit the following website for more information on employment requirements and eligibility: .
Open Date
12/18/2024
Position Number
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Norma Vazquez
Contact Phone
(936) 294-1950
Contact Email
nev001@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
AB1 145
Contact Fax
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EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code ยง51.215.
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