Part-Time Technology Support Apprentice

About Athena

Athena is a creative place for leaders, risk-takers, creative thinkers and boundary-pushers. We partner with organizations looking to transform their presence, reputation, and performance. For over ten years, we’ve delivered business insights, marketing strategies, and brand activations for leading organizations in industries ranging from telecommunications to major league sports.   

Our people make Athena, Athena. They’re what help set us apart from traditional ad agencies and consultancies. As a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace for three years running, we take pride in fostering a work environment where passion meets excellence. Our people are solutions-oriented individuals who eagerly roll up their sleeves to make work that works while sharing a couple of laughs along the way.    

About the Position

The Technology Support Apprentice will primarily provide on-site (office) support for Athena’s end-users, Windows and Mac desktops, and cloud Information Systems, within Athena’s Information Security framework. As part of our Information Systems team, the Technology Support analyst will provide hands-on and remote expert support to end users for computer, application, system, device, access, and hardware issues. Will respond to telephone, email, and on-line requests for technical support and cloud Information Systems requests. Will document, monitor, and track the problem using Athena’s issue ticketing platform. Will create and update end-user and department facing documentation for standardized processes, applications, and systems. Will review standard logs and report, respond to, and escalate any system security issues that arise. 

The person in this position may have access to sensitive Athena Information and is expected to handle such information with integrity and professionalism. 

Essential Functions

• Responds to employee issues via ticket, phone, in-person, e-mail, and chat 
• Solves a broad range of day-to-day on-site technical issues in a mixture of Mac, PC, iOS, and Android networked endpoints 
• Troubleshoots / installs / updates software failures (for both PC and Mac) and identifies network problems when they relate to user computers and peripherals 
• Maintains, analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs computer hardware and peripherals 
• Manages endpoints, related patches, and anti-malware via Manage Engine and Jamf Management consoles 
• Manages Microsoft Azure Users and Groups, and Microsoft 365 User and System features and licenses 
• Performs regular system health checks and log reviews and responds to and/or escalates detected issues as necessary 
• Provides technical support, maintenance, and installation for AV systems including Logitech conference room technology and in-house event setups 
• Monitors, manages, and reconciles Asset inventories and levels within Athena’s asset tracking system, including but not limited to physical equipment and software licenses 
• Installs and performs preventive maintenance of computer software / hardware systems 
• Assists in determining suitable software / services to meet user requirements 
• Provides ticket status updates to end users, support desk, and management as required including updating ticketing systems (with attention to detail in the documentation) 
• Develops, documents, and implements standard operating procedures and customer service guidelines relating to IT support 
• Develops and maintains system and process documentation 
• Trains and assists Athena end users on commonly used technical concepts, practices, and procedures to enhance their use and understanding of the tools and systems allocated to them 
• Performs ad-hoc and scheduled audits of assets and access to systems 

Non-Essential Functions

• Continues to deepen job-specific knowledge and become an SME in the assigned job functions through ongoing research & relevant trainings, sharing learnings with the team about identified trends, products, and services. 
• Adheres to all applicable confidentiality and data security guidelines and ensures the appropriate handling of sensitive information 
• Attends relevant staff meetings to promote communication and execution of goals 
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations 

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

In order to achieve Our Mission, Vision and Values, Athena Global Advisors identified a set of values that serve as our guiding light and that we continually aspire to attain. At Athena, it is expected that all employees will demonstrate: 

• Critical Thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems 
• Effective listening skills - giving full attention to what other people and clients are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Effective time management - managing one's own time and the time of others 
• Effective ability to make appropriate independent decisions and judgments and/or understand when to consult with other team members and management 
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and assignments and effectively communicate timelines and changes to them 
• Ability to use basic computer applications (word, excel, power point, outlook, and client Management and billing systems) 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to develop productive working relationships with both internal and external groups 
• Strong data analysis skills: ability to design tracking/reporting systems 
• Exceptional client service skills and a proven ability to work professionally and effectively in a high production, fast paced work environment 
• Ability to be flexible with job duties and scope of work  

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in computer science or equivalent through a combination of education and work experience; a degree is not required, but demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in the related systems described above is required in lieu of a degree 
• Related certifications a plus (e.g., ITIL, A+, Microsoft, Apple, etc.) 
• Systems hardware experience with PC and Mac 
• Operating Systems experience with Windows 11 as well as MacOS Sequoia and Tahoe 
• Microsoft Office 365 User management required; management of other systems in the suite a plus 
• Software experience with PC and Mac 
• Experience with Apple Business Manager a plus 
• Active Directory Group Policy experience a plus 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• A/V experience a plus 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills 
• Must be able to work independently or part of a team 

• Medical/Dental benefits including of 1K Health Reimbursement Account
• Matching 401K
• Generous PTO policy
• Substantial Parental Leave Policy
• Hybrid Work Environment

Candidates must be willing to work 10AM-4PM EST Monday through Friday on-site in our Philadelphia, PA office.

We strive to keep our application process open, easy, and as painless and transparent as we can make it. We need team members like you to join us. Ready to apply? Let’s get started.

Athena is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at 866.299.6040 or at AthenaGlobalAdvisors.com.