Desktop Support Specialist

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About UsShorelight is reinventing the international education experience for students worldwide. Based in Boston, the company works directly with top-ranked, nonprofit American universities to build innovative programs and high-touch, technology-driven services that help talented students thrive and become global citizens.Job OverviewThe Desktop Support Specialist delivers direct, end-to-end technology support to Shorelight employees while providing excellent levels of service and support to the Shorelight community. This role is the first-line technical support contact for the global company.  He/She/They work closely with Human Resources to ensure that laptops and onboardings are provisioned, scheduled, and delivered with 100% accuracy.  The Desktop Support Specialist reports to the Technical Support Manager.The Desktop Support Specialist is an analytical and logical problem solver with outstanding oral and written communication skills and a proven ability to present and address both technical and non-technical individuals at all levels of the organization.  He/She/They is a team player who has high-level customer service skills, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities and deadlines, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Essential Functions TechnicalMaintain and develop strong technical expertise in key technologies in use within Shorelight, which includes areas such as operating systems, browsers, voice and data networking, Zoom, Outlook email client, Office 365, Okta SSO, Ivanti Helpdesk, and the likeTroubleshoot and resolve IT issues via phone, Web, and in-person channelsContribute to Help Desk process documentationMaintain familiarity with current and upcoming technology trends in mobile, desktop OS, etc.Demonstrate initiative in recommending enhancements and improvements to the IT infrastructureHelp maintain a current inventory/asset system of all computer hardware and softwareSupport & Customer ServiceActively monitor onboarding pipeline and ticket queues, and ensure that all requests are handled in accordance with Shorelight’s service delivery standardsResearch and identify Solutions to software and hardware issues Prioritize and manage several open issues at one timeEscalate tickets proactively to responsible senior team members or specialistsDemonstrate high degrees of skill and tact in the areas of teamwork and interpersonal relationships, including highly effective oral, written, and listening communication skillsAssume other duties as requiredMinimum Qualifications3+ years of experience in IT or a related field, with a strong background in operating systems, desktop support, security, networking, system administration and scripting, and other IT technology areasFluency in English is essential for this role, both written and spoken. Candidates must be able to articulate ideas clearly and understand complex instructions.Hands-on experience with Windows 10/11 and Mac OSX operating systems as well as a broad suite of cloud-based and SAAS applications in a business environmentPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related fieldAdditional certification in Microsoft, Cisco or similar technologies is a plusPrevious support or customer service experience or trainingApplication Process:To apply for this position, please visit the Shorelight Careers page to submit an application with a resume and cover letter.Background Check Required – Education, Criminal, IdentityShorelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.SecurityComply with Shorelight Written Information Security Policy, and all other Shorelight Information Security Policies and ProceduresTake responsibility for any Shorelight assets assigned to you Promptly report any security events, incidents or weaknessesto Shorelight Security