Student Employee-IT Engagement-IT Service Desk- CWS

Posting Details

Posting Information

Requisition 202600127ST Title Student Employee-IT Engagement-IT Service Desk- CWS Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position Yes Department IT Engagement Division Information Technology Hours per week 20-26 Hiring Rate

$10.00

Preferred Student Classification

Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors

Nature & Purpose of Position

NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provide front line, Tier 1 support via telephone, e-mail, in person, remote, and chat support to internal and external clients.

SUPERVISION GIVEN & RECEIVED: Receives general supervision and mentoring from Service Desk Manager and full-time technicians. Serve as a mentor and source of support for other student workers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Provide timely, consistent, and quality technical support for SHSU constituents experiencing technology issues and maintain accurate and thorough records of all interactions.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of data observed in carrying out job duties.
• Participate in, and provide recommendations for on, Service Desk continuous improvement efforts to better meet client or university needs.
• Write/Maintain Review documentation and/or flag for correction of knowledge articles using the IT Knowledge Base.
• Resolve incidents or fulfill service requests following the established policies and procedures while meeting the established Service Level Agreements or Operation Level Agreements.
• Actively participate in a collaborative team environment where ideas, resources, knowledge and mutual respect are shared.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS: Must be able to work 20 to 26 hours per week. The Service Desk is often an environment in which the employee will be exposed to fast-paced working conditions. The employee must be willing to accommodate these varying situations in addition to possessing the following essential skills:

• Good customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Dependability.
• Team-oriented.

Other Requirements for the Position

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be a current SHSU student enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester hours with a SHSU GPA of 2.5 or greater. Must be able to demonstrate basic computer competencies and knowledge. IT, Service Desk or customer service job experience preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

International Students - please visit the following website for more information on employment requirements and eligibility: https://www.shsu.edu/dept/global-engagement/international-students-and-scholars/employment.html.

Open Date 04/16/2026 Position Number

Contact Information

Contact Name & Title Norma Vazquez Contact Phone (936) 294-1950 Contact Email nev001@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # AB1 145 Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference Contact Information
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of customer service experience do you have?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• More than 1 year but less than 3 years

• More than 3 years but less than 5 years

• More than 5 years but less than 8 years

• More than 8 years

• • Are you willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings and weekends?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you CWS (College Work Study) eligible?

• Yes

• No

• I do not know

• • Are you available to work this summer?

• Yes

• No