TEMP/CONTRACTLocation: Providence, RI
Pay Rate: commensurate with experience
The IT Help Desk Technician provides technical support for faculty, students and staff within the support areas of the OIT Service Center. The Technician is part of a team which provides technical advice, guidance and information training to the University user community for both general and in-depth technical issues.
This position must also adhere to and enforce all electronic IT security protocols with all users within the Community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- First point of contact to triage problems and guide customers through IT support via phone, chat, email and in-person.
- Supports customers with a variety of computer hardware, software, peripherals, mobile devices and other electronic equipment.
- Troubleshooting account issues, including managing the creation, modification and deletion of electronic services.
- Occasionally work outside of regular business hours.
- Regularly scheduled overnight on-call responsibilities for responding to emergency alerts (are shared between team members).
- Occasionally provide weekend support for special events such as Reunion/Commencement.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:Required- 1 to 2 years of IT Help Desk experience
- Knowledge of Mac, PC and mobile devices including applications such as Google Apps, Zoom, or enterprise ticketing systems
- Experience with desktop computing support
- Proven ability to problem-solve, understand and troubleshoot first-level technical issues
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent written and oral communications
- Excellent organizational skills; attention to details
- Ability to multitask is required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Strong computing, analytical, and organizational skills
- Demonstrates a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment
Nice to Have- Experience in supporting higher education, software installations, Zoom administration, supporting Google Workspace
EDUCATION:- Bachelor's degree preferred
ENGAGEMENT TERMS:- W2 only
- No C2C or third-party agencies/suppliers
- No work authorization sponsorship now or in the future
nextSource is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure, and life experiences, or for any other reason.
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What nextSource Provides:
- Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Prescription, Vision & Dental Coverage | United Healthcare
- Voluntary STD & LTD | New York Life
- 401(k) Retirement Planning | Fidelity
- Discount Program
*You are Eligible to participate in the benefits program if you are considered a full-time employee of nextSource, working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent basis. Your coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
- Published on 10 Nov 2026, 11:58 PM
