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Help Desk Specialist

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Chicago, IL, United States VDart Full time
Position: Help Desk Specialist (level 1-2 support)

Duration: Ongoing Long-Term Contract (Part-time)

Location: Chicago, IL

1-2 days per week (8-16 hours max). No weekends

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide in-person and remote technical support to executive-level staff for hardware, software, and networking issues.
  • Act as the single point of contact for all technical needs, including troubleshooting, system setup, and issue resolution for laptops, mobile devices, printers, and other peripherals.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of executive technology, from initial setup and configuration to ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and secure disposal.
  • Offer proactive support by identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact productivity.
  • Coordinate with other IT teams and vendors to escalate and resolve complex technical problems promptly.
  • Educate executives and their assistants on new technologies and best practices to optimize their workflow.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion with all information and issues handled.
  • Document all support activities and resolutions in our ticketing system.
Qualifications
  • Experience: Proven experience in a technical support role, with a strong background in providing support to executive-level or VIP clients.
Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and supporting Microsoft Windows, macOS, and mobile operating systems (iOS, Android).
  • Expertise with Microsoft 365/Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
  • Familiarity with remote access tools (e.g., VPN).
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Wi-Fi).
  • Experience with video conferencing systems (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly too non-technical individuals.
  • High degree of professionalism, patience, and discretion.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • A proactive and customer-focused mindset.