Support Services Analyst

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Support Services Analyst Posting Number CSA02767P Department USD - Information Technology Services Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text

The University of South Dakota is seeking an energetic and motivated Support Services Analyst to join the Information Technology Services team, providing exceptional IT support services to faculty, staff, and students. Candidate will be a member of the Service Desk team and located at the USD Vermillion SD campus. Candidate is responsible for customer support and services via phone, remote, and onsite support. Candidate will report to the Service Desk/Knowledge Manager and collaborate with other ITS personnel to follow best practices and established processes to support service offerings, resolve customer issues, and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service for IT services including installation, assessment, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades of equipment and software used by faculty, staff, and students
• Follow Knowledge Centered Service (KCS) process for documenting and resolving issues.
• Respond to requests according to established service level agreements
• Assist in project activities related to new services or service enhancements
• Communicate through email, phone and in person with faculty, staff, and students to understand requirements and set expectations
• Follow established processes and procedures while responding and resolving customer questions or issues
• Follow established processes for creating, updating, and resolving tickets
• Prioritize tasks to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Provide Coyote Card Office support for USD faculty, staff, and students
• Upload student, faculty, and staff information, take ID pictures and print USD Coyote ID cards
• Assist with reservations for activity readers for campus events. Program and troubleshoot event reader issues
• Assist with Point-of-Sale Coyote Cash devices for on campus and outside vendors

Required skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service with demonstrated results
• Technical background with ability to communicate with a non-technical audience
• Technical experience with Windows, Apple and Microsoft applications

Desired skills

• Familiarity with IT process management especially Knowledge Based processes
• College degree

Posting Date 07/20/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 08/03/2026 Advertised Salary commensurate with qualifications Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

Standard business hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Weekends/Holidays If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Pace-fast, Perform calculations

Protective Clothing/Equipment

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Physical Requirements

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Sensory Requirements

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Working Conditions & Exposures

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Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below) If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Off Campus vendor locations

Student Dorms

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other
• Reference List