Jr. IT Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

 

WebFX is seeking an entry-level candidate for our IT Support team! Our ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree (or will soon have one!), a track-record of strong academics, and is excited about all things technology and tech support. Related experience is awesome to have, but never required - we'll train you on everything you need to know.

 

The Qualifications: Who You Are

 

Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree: All majors welcome!
• GPA: 3.4 or above

(Upcoming grads are encouraged to apply - we interview and hire up to a year in advance!)

 

Suggested Experience and Skills:

• Prior experience working, in any field (for example: a part-time job, summer job, internship, etc)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service experience (in any industry)
• Ability to translate technical information into simple terms
• Experience in tech support or IT Help Desk-related work (a bonus!)

 

Tools/Technical Skills:

(Not required, but awesome to have!)

 

• Excel/Google Suite
• Solid understanding of both Windows and Mac OS
• Solid understanding of the latest business office technologies

 

Qualities and Traits:

• You have a passion for technology and love staying up to date with new and emerging tech 
• You're professional, dependable, and self-motivated
• You take pride in your work and always strive for high-quality results
• You work with urgency and enjoy getting things done
• You're proactive when it comes to solving problems
• You're a lifelong learner, and are always looking to stretch and grow your skills
• You love thinking both creatively and analytically, and love using data to make decisions

 

Don't stress if you don't have every experience listed - we hire for soft skills, and believe hard skills can be trained. If the job responsibilities sound interesting, and these traits sound like you, then we want to hear from you!

 

 

The Job Responsibilities: What You'll Learn to Do  

Perform Help-Desk Support for Our Internal Team

(About 60% of your day)

 

• Respond to support tickets from team members when they run into technology issues
• Help solve problems with computer systems, software, hardware, and other workplace technology
• Educate team members on technology, and walk with them through the problem-solving process
• Run diagnostic programs to identify and resolve problems
• Respond promptly to team member questions either in-person or over email, as the situation requires
• Resolve technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), WiFi, and other systems

 

Create and Manage Team Member Accounts and Workstations

(About 30% of your day)

 

• Install and configure new Windows and Mac workstations for incoming team members
• Create and configure new company accounts for team members

 

Support Technical Process Improvements Across Our Team

(About 10% of your day)

 

• Research and introduce solutions to emerging technology challenges that may arise
• Document new company processes in clear, easy-to-follow language that team members of all technical backgrounds can understand

 

The Benefits: What You'll Get  

Comprehensive, On-the-Job Training and Career Development

• Initial "career kickstart" training to learn foundational hard skills over the first few months on the job
• Ongoing advanced training sessions from industry experts as you progress further in your role
• Regular team Lunch-and-Learns in our on-site training amenities

 

Career Growth and Upward Progression Paths

• All our Jr-level roles represent the first step on an upward promotional path within WebFX
• Merit-based promotions are abundant for new team members who meet or exceed performance metrics
• Regular 1-on-1 check-ins with a manager to support career growth

 

Potential Promotional Path for Jr. IT Support Specialist:

• IT Specialist
• IT Analyst
• IT Consultant
• Lead IT Consultant
• Sr. IT Consultant

In-Person Experience Alongside Our Team of Industry Experts

• This position is based fully in-office at our riverside campus in Harrisburg, PA, with opportunities for this to evolve as Fxers advance in their career tenure.

 

Compensation

• $47,000-$50,000 (potentially higher based on work experience)

Meet WebFX: Who We Are

 

Hi there! We're WebFX, a full-service digital marketing agency based in the US. We've been 10x named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania, and we'd love to meet you! We are a fast-growing company that has doubled in size over the past 5 years, with talented team members now based around the globe (and representing 18+ different countries!). While we are growing at a rapid rate, we are committed to growing strategically and sustainably, and that starts with growing our team of the #BestCoworkers - that’s where you come in!

 

We're looking for people to join our mission to provide world-class digital marketing solutions to mid-size businesses around the world. We are passionate about what we do, we’re committed to driving business growth for our clients, and we’re on the hunt for people just like you, who take pride in their work and want to be part of a company that does too.

 

 

Why Choose WebFX?

 

Vibrant Company Culture: We've been named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania 10 times 

 

Individual and Company Growth: Merit-based promotions with a clear progression path. WebFX grew 250% over the past 3 years, and we promote almost exclusively internally

 

Training and Development: Entry-level roles, comprehensive training, ongoing learning programs, and the chance to learn from some of the best in the business

 

Flexible Schedule: Start your day between 8-10 am - when you do your best work 

 

Insurance Coverage: Health, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance with multiple plans and options to choose from, including HSA and FSA options with contribution matching 

 

100% Company 401k Matching: Up to 4% 

 

Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, new parent support (and paw-ternity leave!) 

 

Tech and Equipment: All technology & equipment provided - every FXer receives a tech set-up valued at ~$1500, plus a personal desk fund for any extra touches you want to add to your space! 

 

Health & Wellness: 24/7 on-site gym and an employee wellness program including a free FitBit, fitness challenges, and a Headspace account 

 

Office Perks: Complimentary coffee service by our on-site barista, tea bar, pet-friendly office spaces, casual dress code, surprise catered meals, and more 

 

Opportunities to Give Back: On top of charitable donation matching and local volunteer opportunities, our #FXBuilds program has positively impacted over 15,000 people around the world - and every individual FXer's work directly contributes

 

...And So Much More! Home buyer program, profit sharing, personal desk fund, green commute benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a passionate, driven team where we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work that makes a real-world impact for our clients

 

 

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*You don't need to apply more than once even if you're interested in multiple positions - you can simply let us know! We consider all open roles when reviewing resumes and applications!

 

We have a multi-step interview process, where we focus on giving both our candidates, and ourselves, opportunities to get to know each other a bit better. While our process may be more thorough and perhaps longer than other interview processes that you've been a part of, our goal is to work together with our candidates to find a mutually beneficial fit, where a candidate is a great addition to the FXFamily, and WebFX is the right fit for their career goals. Interested in joining the FXFamily? You should definitely apply now!

 

WebFX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing and fostering an inclusive environment where all people, including women, minorities, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented groups are supported, respected, and encouraged to excel within STEM careers. Our goal as an organization is to empower our team to achieve their personal best, bring people together, and provide equal opportunity to do so regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation. You can learn more on our website here!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.