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The Associate Desktop Support Intern at Cengage Group provides essential IT support to end-users by assisting with hardware and software troubleshooting, installations, and providing meeting support.

Responsibilities: Respond to service requests, install hardware, troubleshoot software issues, and provide support for meetings and technical procedures.

Skills: Basic to intermediate IT knowledge, customer service skills, clear communication, flexibility, and ability to lift 40lbs.

Qualifications: 0-2 years of IT experience and a strong desire for learning and self-improvement.

Location: Onsite at the Boston Office, Massachusetts, USA.

Compensation: $12 - $19 / Hourly

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.  

Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/.   

The Associate Desktop Support Intern provides IT assistance to all end-users, including the installation, upgrade and troubleshooting of all hardware and software systems.

• Friendly, customer-first demeanor with eagerness to assist others
• Responsible, reliable, and accountable.
• Basic to intermediate computer knowledge with the strong desire to learn! Respond to service requests via the help desk ticketing system, telephone calls, email, and internal customer requests for technical support Follow specific technical procedures including imaging, drive mapping, software installations, hardware upgrades, etc. Install monitors, docking stations, and various external peripherals
• Provide meeting support (audio/video, Zoom/WebEx) Skills you will need here:
• Must have at least 0-2 years experience in IT with proven experience in customer support Clear verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain solutions in technical and non-technical terms.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed Highly accountable with good time management and the ability to work with geographically dispersed teams.
• Eagerness to learn and takes initiative in self-improvement and growth (training, self-motivated)
• Ability to lift 40lbs (~13.5kg)    

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage’s EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice by visiting their corresponding links.   

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.   

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$12.25 - $19.75 USD