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NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a Service Desk Tech III to provide the highest-level complex deskside technical support (including answering user PC and software questions and providing resolution to issues), maintaining a log through data entry, and prioritizing questions into a call tracking system (ServiceNow).
Service Desk Tech III serves as interface between the Service Desk and Desktop Engineering for all end point related and/or support systems impacts. They are responsible for top level escalation support for the Service Desk, including VIP and Executive support., and will be the point of contact on projects and DSS initiatives as assigned.
Location: This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago Loop office, with a minimum of six days per month in the office. Regular business hours but occasional evening hours may required for system updates.
Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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| DEPARTMENT: IT Secure Computing and Operations |
The primary goal of ServiceDesk is to provide a central point of contact for customers who need technical assistance. The ServiceDesk's mission is to reduce downtime across the enterprise by facilitating in the coordination of support for the restoration of normal operational service with minimal business impact on the customer within agreed service levels and business priorities.
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| RESPONSIBILITIES: |
Provide expert, on-site technical support to staff.Respond to telephone calls,email, and requests for technical support.
Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues on desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals.
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| REQUIRED SKILLS: |
Knowledgerequired:Deep knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux), server administration, network configuration, and various hardware and software platforms.
Relationship management:Excellentcommunication skills to effectively interact withstaff, understand their needs, and provide clear,timelysupport. Strive toconsistently have positive interactionsandbeaware of variouscommunication styles (non-verbalcommunication, body language).Cultivate andmaintainstrong relationships with clients and executives by understanding their needs and providing tailored technical solutions.
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| SALARY AND BENEFITS: |
The pay range for this position is $34-$40/hour.
This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC's comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment
Dental and vision insurance
A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program
Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
NORC is committed to equity and transparency in its pay practices. We publish salary ranges and benefit information for every job. The listed hiring range reflects what we, in good faith, expect to pay at the time of posting, though actual compensation may vary and may be adjusted over time. A candidate's placement within the range depends on factors such as competencies, education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.
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| WHAT WE DO: |
NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.
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| WHO WE ARE: |
For over 85 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we're known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.
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| EEO STATEMENT: |
NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics. #li-dni
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National Opinion Research Center - NORC
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition assistance, 403(b)
Jun 25, 2026