8d ago
$12.00/hr

Help Desk Technician - Part Time

United StatesUnited States·Fayettevillemid
Customer SupportIt Support Specialist
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary technical assistance and support for incoming requests and issues related to computer systems, software,

Technical Tools
Customer SupportIt Support Specialist

Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

10/20/2026
Staff - Clerical
No
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Day Shift (United States of America)
No
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Support Services
The Help Desk Technician is responsible for providing assistance and support related to campus technologies, including but not limited to computer systems, hardware, software, and mobile devices. This position responds to requests, runs diagnostics, actively troubleshoots, isolates problem(s), and determines and implements solution. If beyond scope, recognizes when to escalate to next tier of support.

Primary responsibilities include:
• Provide primary technical assistance and support for incoming requests and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware
• Ask questions to determine nature of problem
• Respond to users seeking help either in person, over the phone, via email or chat
• Install, modify, and repair computer software as needed
• Walk users through problem-solving process
• Follow up with users to ensure issue has been resolved
• Develop training manuals, document knowledgebase and train others
• Run reports as requested to ensure continuous improvement

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

~2 min read

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Customer service experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience of the operations of personal computers and the functions of various software

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of both Mac and PC's
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

$12.00/hr
Availability to Work and/or Class Schedule
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Dawn Hefley, Human Resources Partner, dawn@uark.edu,
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What We Offer

~1 min read
No

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Fayetteville, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $24,960 a year
71% below the $85,750 median for It Support Specialist jobs on Jobera (354 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
8 days ago
Employer
has 969 open jobs on Jobera in 8 countries.

Listing Details

Posted
October 14, 2026
First seen
October 17, 2026
Last seen
October 19, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
4
Repost count
0
Trust Level
40%
Scored at
October 22, 2026

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Help Desk Technician - Part Time$12.00/hr