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Help Desk Analyst roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-3 for skilled workers or EB-2 for candidates holding advanced degrees in information systems or computer science. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, a process that leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization.
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The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.
Here Is What We Offer
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
- Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
- Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
- Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
- Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Join Howard University and thrive with us!
BASIC FUNCTION:
We are seeking a Service Desk Support Technician to provide Tier 2 support to the ETS Service Desk and manage tickets using our ServiceNow system. This IT support professional will serve as the first line of support for all faculty, staff and student information technology issues and work with available resources, hardware, and software vendors to provide effective solutions, break/fix, and problem resolution.
SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:
N/A
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Internal contacts generally include administrators, faculty, students, and staff. External contacts generally include vendors, consultants, visitors, and the public.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide Tier 1 technical support via phone, email, chat, or in person support to resolve issues and provide courteous and knowledgeable assistance with questions.
- Serve as the primary contact for solving, assigning, and escalating tickets to Tier 2 support as needed.
- Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting tasks in support of the IT customers.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair technical infrastructure including desktop hardware, operation systems, applications, and office systems.
- Assist in development and maintenance of end-user documentation, Knowledge Base articles, standard operating procedures.
- Asset Management Support: software licenses and keys, hardware leases, service contracts, asset inventory and labeling.
- Track and document all system changes, problems, incidents, service requests, and work tasks within ServiceNow.
- Position may also require occasional unpacking/moving & installation of IT equipment weighing up to 25 pounds (or greater with additional assistance).
- May frequently position self to maintain computers/pull cords under desks and in server closets.
- Train users in technical aspects of systems and business processes.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC.
- Ability to provide executive level support to AVPs, VPs, EVPs.
- Ability to learn new software and operating systems; ability to identify and resolve problems, including hardware and software problems.
- Responsible for accurate and reliable maintenance, documentation, and testing of internal systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse population. Must be detail oriented and organized.
- Ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high-level of confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students, and the public. End User friendly attitude with a passion for information services support.
- Ability to troubleshoot and support Windows 11, macOS, Android, and iOS devices.
- CompTIA A+ Certification or equivalent is required.
- Experience using ServiceNow ITSM or similar system is required.
- ITIL V4 or V5 Foundations Certification is a plus.
- Additional CompTIA Certs (Network+, Security+, etc.) is a plus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree. Three to five years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications or a related certification. Previous experience as an IT Help Desk Technician. Experience in conducting routine system administration tasks and logging data in system admin logs. Experience with hardware, software, and cloud systems management. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Prior work experience in a fast-paced environment. Must be punctual and dependable.
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure
Expected Salary Range: $45,000 - $51,600
INTRODUCTION
The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.
Here Is What We Offer
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
- Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
- Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
- Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
- Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Join Howard University and thrive with us!
BASIC FUNCTION:
We are seeking a Service Desk Support Technician to provide Tier 2 support to the ETS Service Desk and manage tickets using our ServiceNow system. This IT support professional will serve as the first line of support for all faculty, staff and student information technology issues and work with available resources, hardware, and software vendors to provide effective solutions, break/fix, and problem resolution.
SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:
N/A
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Internal contacts generally include administrators, faculty, students, and staff. External contacts generally include vendors, consultants, visitors, and the public.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide Tier 1 technical support via phone, email, chat, or in person support to resolve issues and provide courteous and knowledgeable assistance with questions.
- Serve as the primary contact for solving, assigning, and escalating tickets to Tier 2 support as needed.
- Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting tasks in support of the IT customers.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair technical infrastructure including desktop hardware, operation systems, applications, and office systems.
- Assist in development and maintenance of end-user documentation, Knowledge Base articles, standard operating procedures.
- Asset Management Support: software licenses and keys, hardware leases, service contracts, asset inventory and labeling.
- Track and document all system changes, problems, incidents, service requests, and work tasks within ServiceNow.
- Position may also require occasional unpacking/moving & installation of IT equipment weighing up to 25 pounds (or greater with additional assistance).
- May frequently position self to maintain computers/pull cords under desks and in server closets.
- Train users in technical aspects of systems and business processes.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC.
- Ability to provide executive level support to AVPs, VPs, EVPs.
- Ability to learn new software and operating systems; ability to identify and resolve problems, including hardware and software problems.
- Responsible for accurate and reliable maintenance, documentation, and testing of internal systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse population. Must be detail oriented and organized.
- Ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high-level of confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students, and the public. End User friendly attitude with a passion for information services support.
- Ability to troubleshoot and support Windows 11, macOS, Android, and iOS devices.
- CompTIA A+ Certification or equivalent is required.
- Experience using ServiceNow ITSM or similar system is required.
- ITIL V4 or V5 Foundations Certification is a plus.
- Additional CompTIA Certs (Network+, Security+, etc.) is a plus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree. Three to five years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications or a related certification. Previous experience as an IT Help Desk Technician. Experience in conducting routine system administration tasks and logging data in system admin logs. Experience with hardware, software, and cloud systems management. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Prior work experience in a fast-paced environment. Must be punctual and dependable.
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure
Expected Salary Range: $45,000 - $51,600
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Help Desk Analyst
Align your credentials to PERM job requirements
PERM certification locks in the minimum requirements your employer will advertise. If your degree is in a field adjacent to IT support, gather transcripts and a credential evaluation now so your qualifications match the posted role exactly.
Search for employers with EB-3 filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Help Desk Analyst openings by green card sponsorship history, so you target companies that have already run PERM for this job title rather than those sponsoring a first-ever case.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
DOL assigns a wage level to your PERM application using the OFLC Wage Search. If your offered pay falls below Level I for Help Desk Analysts in your metro area, PERM certification will be denied regardless of employer intent.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled
Employers sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency must maintain lawful employment verification. An E-Verify enrollment gap discovered mid-PERM can stall or void the entire labor certification filing.
Understand EB-3 processing before accepting an offer
EB-3 carries no annual cap on petitions, but priority date backlogs affect nationals of certain countries. Review the most recent Visa Bulletin with your employer so both parties have realistic expectations before the I-140 is filed.
Request a detailed sponsorship timeline from hiring managers
Ask explicitly whether the company sponsors from day one or only after a probationary period. PERM recruitment must begin after you are hired, so delays in starting the process extend your total wait for permanent residency by the same margin.
Green Card Help Desk Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Help Desk Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Help Desk Analyst positions qualify under EB-3 for skilled workers, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent IT experience. If the position requires an advanced degree in information systems or computer science and the employer can document that requirement, EB-2 is possible. The PERM labor certification specifies the minimum qualifications, so the category follows whatever the employer legitimately requires for the job.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery with an 85,000-slot cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency and has no annual cap on petitions at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 petition is even filed, making green card sponsorship a longer but more permanent path.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Help Desk Analyst?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL reviews the recruitment results and the prevailing wage documentation before certifying the application. Once PERM is certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can then file for adjustment of status or consular processing once your priority date becomes current on the Visa Bulletin.
How can I find Help Desk Analyst jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Help Desk Analyst openings specifically filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can identify companies that have already run PERM for this job title. Targeting employers with a documented sponsorship track record significantly reduces the risk that a promising offer stalls because the company is unwilling or unprepared to file.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Help Desk Analysts, a move to a comparable IT support or systems administration role at a new company generally satisfies the same-or-similar requirement, but you should confirm the occupational match before resigning.