EdTech Company Blackboard Needs Seasonal Help Desk Customer Service Reps

Hey problem-solvers, we have a job for you.

Educational tech company Blackboard is hiring seasonal help desk customer service advisers. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot technical issues, so strong computer knowledge is a must.

What isn’t a must? A college degree — the job is available to anyone 18 years or older with a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Help Desk Customer Service Adviser at Blackboard

Responsibilities include:

• Responding to and resolving customer issues via telephone, chat and web applications.
• Installing computers, printers, phone and other peripheral equipment.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues
• Documenting interactions in a web-based ticketing system.
• Using the knowledge base to answer questions, identifying inaccurate information to immediate supervisor as necessary.

Applicants for this position must have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word and Excel, as well as knowledge of other internet applications.
• Ability to type 25 wpm and strong computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with education-related technology.
• Distraction-free work environment.
• Hardwired internet.
• Computer with minimum download speed of 10 Mbps, upload speed of  5 Mbps and ping less than 100 ms.

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Tiffany Wendeln Connors is a staff writer/editor at The Penny Hoarder. Read her bio and other work here, then catch her on Twitter @TiffanyWendeln.