Support Center Agent
Illinois School District U-46 Support Center Agent
| Position / Title: Support Center Agent | |
| Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION | Department/Location: Information Services |
| Work Days: 261 | Reports To: Customer Service and MRO Supervisor |
| JD Revision Date: 07/18/2023 | Supervises: N/A |
Function / Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide customer service to end users with technical and functional questions. To ensure a focal point for first line incident reporting, solving the problem directly or will assign the incident(s) to a technician or appropriate Information Services staff member for resolution. Prioritize and manage multiple priorities. Maintain confidentiality of student/staff information in the department and in the community.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Document and resolve customer requests in a professional, timely, and efficient manner.
- Responsible for processing end-user issues, applying best practices, internal tools, and advanced techniques, exhausting all available resolution resources before escalation.
- Capture accurate issue information as the events occur, using the call tracking system and Help Desk ticket management system to track issues and resolve.
- Serve as the communication liaison, informing users of changes within their environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
- High School Diploma (Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred)
Experience / Knowledge
- Minimum of two years computer support and customer service experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Windows operating systems.
- Ability to learn and support new applications.
- Exceptional telephone etiquette and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
- Provide strong customer service, excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
Physical Demands
- Ability to work on a computer over a major portion of the work day.
- Ability to lift, move, or carry up to 50 lbs. with proper technique.
- Utilize ladders with proper technique.
Terms of Employment
- This is a full-time position.
- Salary and benefits are as established by the Board of Education.
- Salary range for this position is $49,787.00 - $74,680.00. It is our typical practice to hire in between the minimum and midpoint ($62,234.00).