Horace Mann

Help Desk/Service Specialist

Horace Mann  •  Springfield, IL (Remote)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Help Desk/Service Specialist

Location Hybrid – Springfield, IL (2-3 days on-site)

Provides Technical support to clients by analyzing, identifying, and resolving client issues, including: PC, server or mainframe applications, and hardware. May interact with network service, software systems engineering, or applications development to restore service and identify and correct core problems. Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties. Issues can vary from simple questions to more complicated matters. Handles many requests in a short amount of time and is responsible for client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

  • Basic/Intermediate level understanding of Operating Systems, Software and printer installations, networking (wireless and cabled), MS Office products, email, customer support.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast moving, busy environment.
  • Under direct supervision, responds to and diagnoses problems through discussion with users.
  • Resolves basic/intermediate level problems while referring more complex problems to senior level staff.
  • Performs duties within the guidelines and SLA’s as defined by department standards.
  • Create incident and request “tickets’ in a timely and accurate manner as specified by department guidelines.
  • Answers client questions and provide information, advice, or instructions to callers.

Requirements:

  • Relevant technical education at a vocational level and relevant experience in a technical help desk environment.
  • May be required to be on-call.
  • Work hours may extend beyond normal work hours.
  • Ability to work remotely for business continuity purposes, if required.
  • Service orientation with good phone and written business skills.

Salary Range: $24.18 - $33.05

  • Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.

We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Horace Mann

About Horace Mann

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two educators in Springfield, Ill., who believed teachers deserved affordable auto insurance. Originally called the Illinois Education Association Mutual Insurance Company, our name was changed to honor the father of the American public education system, Horace Mann. We are proud to share his name.

At Horace Mann, the hard work, commitment and dedication of our employees are the foundation of our success. And today we are the largest, national multiline insurance company dedicated to serving America’s educators and their families.

Our purpose is to provide lifelong financial well-being for educators and their families through personalized service, advice, and a full range of tailored insurance and financial products. Through our professional agents and their staff, we offer insurance and financial products to the educational community across the United States.

Horace Mann offers auto, homeowners and life insurance, retirement annuities, and other financial solutions to educators and their families. We also proudly support our nation’s educators through recognition programs and classroom funding opportunities through DonorsChoose.org.

If you respect the teaching community and feel you can help us take care of educators'​ futures, choose the path you’d like to explore at https://www.horacemann.com/about-us/careers.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Springfield, IL
Year Founded
1945
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