IT Solution Center Associate

Job DetailsJob Location: Clifton Park, NY 12065Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $25.00 - $27.00 HourlyThis position requires in-person work at a minimum of 4x per week.   Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the IT Solution Center Manager, the IT Solution Center Associate is a key member of the Information Technology department, providing a wide variety of end user and technical support to all departments of CCANY and the CCO’s. This position is responsible for the initial response to incoming end user support requests from associates at all levels of the organization. The IT Solution Center Associate will be required to offer exceptional service in a fast-paced environment to both remote and on-premises customers, providing a wide range of support.      Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide timely responses to all phone calls, emails, and self-service requests for technical assistance.  Create tickets, resolve issues striving for first-call resolution, work collaboratively with other IT members to resolve customer requests.  Provide exceptional customer service to a remote workforce.  Identify areas driving help desk call volume and work with team members to develop solutions to mitigate issues.  Develop customer facing guidance on new/existing technology.  Participate in orientation to introduce new employees to technology used. Provide on-call technical support on a rotational basis.  Perform data-entry tasks as needed.  Maintains confidentiality. Performs other duties, as assigned. Must possess a valid Driver’s License from New York, or a contiguous state (i.e., Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont) OR must have the ability to take ample public transportation to attend meetings in person in the community and in the office as needed.  Qualifications A High School diploma is required. An Associate degree or a Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent experience preferred.  A minimum of two (2) years of experience is required. Excellent verbal, written, listening, questioning, and interpersonal communication skills.   Strong working knowledge of Laptops, Cell phones (iPhone), multi-function printers, etc. is required. Knowledge of Windows OS, MS Office 365 suite, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, One Drive, Laptops, Voice over IP software (RingCentral) is preferred.  Must possess the ability to exercise critical thinking and collaborate with team members to ensure appropriate resolutions are met.  Must possess strong customer service skills. Ability to explain technical concepts to a workforce with a diverse set of technical skills/knowledge.  Must be flexible and adaptable, able to cope with unexpected events.  Ability to make appropriate decisions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with/without direct supervision.  Must be able to work a schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participate in various projects as assigned. Report to work in-person a minimum of 4 days a week  Travel is required. Absolute sense of integrity and personal commitment to serving people with I/DD and their families. Ability to work autonomously. Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and ability to work in a team environment.     AAP/EEOC CCANY provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organization complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and all other legally protected classifications.