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Information Technology

The Client Services department is a combination of two integrated areas, focusing on providing exceptional customer service and IT solutions to the Bentley community. We support students, faculty and staff with their information technology needs.

Bentley IT Help Desk

The IT Help Desk provides technical support to Bentley faculty, staff and students seven days a week. Experienced IT staff specialize in providing assistance for:

  • Accessing email and Bentley accounts
  • Password resets
  • Accessing various academic and administrative software applications, including Brightspace, Workday and Library Services
  • Accessing and using Microsoft Office Applications including OneDrive and Teams
  • Setting up Falcon and Network Printing
  • Connecting devices to the Bentley network
  • Providing software and driver updates to your computer and devices
  • Installing and using Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Help removing viruses, malware and performing scans for your laptop computer
  • Accessing Windows applications from a Mac
  • Diagnostic and troubleshooting for your laptop computer
Faculty and Staff Technical Services

Our mission is to support the faculty and staff computing environment. Our experienced technical consultants work with the faculty and staff at their desk, and in other locations on campus. They also provide computer hardware and enterprise software support, email and network help, computer upgrades, and networked printer support. Technical Services is also available to meet and consult on best ways to use Bentley’s technology.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Faculty/Staff - 781-891-2854, Students - 781-891-3122 or helpdesk@bentley.edu

Bentley IT Help Desk Business Hours

The Bentley IT Help Desk will be closed Saturday, December 21st – Saturday, January 4th due to the Winter Holiday Break. During this time, IT staff will periodically check tickets and voicemails and will respond in the event of application or system outages.

Saturday, December 21st through Saturday, January 4th -  CLOSED

Sunday, January 5th 12:00pm-8:00pm REMOTE
Monday, January 6th – Thursday, January 9th 8:00am-6:00pm
Friday, January 10th 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, January 11th 9:00am-5:00pm REMOTE

Sunday, January 12th 12:00pm-8:00pm REMOTE
Monday, January 13th – Thursday, January 16th 8:00am-6:00pm
Friday, January 17th 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, January 18th 9:00am-5:00pm REMOTE

Sunday, January 19th 12:00pm-8:00pm REMOTE
Monday, January 20th 12:00pm-8:00pm

 

Physical location of the Help Desk:
Bentley University
175 Forest Street
Library Lower Level
Waltham, MA 02452
 

Looking for self service IT help? 
Visit Bentley Support Central:

  • Make a request for IT help
  • Check the status of an IT ticket
  • View IT knowledge articles
  • IT changes/ announcements

Hours of operation are subject to change and may vary during holidays, special events, or periods of inclement weather.  Check the library calendar for additional information regarding hours of operation. If Bentley is closed, the Help Desk is closed as well.

Client Services Staff

Client Services

Dan Sheehan
Director of IT Client Services
781-891-2622
dsheehan@bentley.edu

Lisa Duhaime
Associate Director, User Services
781-891-3406
lduhaime@bentley.edu

Marc Jacques
Senior Office 365 Engineer
781-891-2632
mjacques@bentley.edu

Sarah Murray
Manager of Client Technology and Senior ITSM Administrator
781-891-2607
smurray@bentley.edu

Malik Gordon
Senior Client Services Support Specialist
781-891-3470
malikgordon@bentley.edu

Bentley IT Help Desk

Fred Bachofner
Manager, Client Services IT Help Desk
781-891-3123
fbachofner@bentley.edu

Paul Tabak
Sr Hardware and Software Technician
781-891-2057
ptabak@bentley.edu

Christopher Shay
Help Desk Coordinator II
781-891-3176
cshay@bentley.edu

Tristan Blair
Help Desk Coordinator II
781-891-2550
tblair@bentley.edu

Carlie Duval
Help Desk Coordinator II
781-216-7230
carlieduval@bentley.edu

Kevin Perez
Help Desk Coordinator II
781-216-7900
kevinperez@bentley.edu

Faculty and Staff Technical Services

Chuck Perry
Manager, Technical Services
781-891-2259
cperry@bentley.edu

Daniel Kiai
End User Computing Technician II
781-891-3460
dkiai@bentley.edu

Steve DiFonte
Sr Desktop Systems Analyst
781-891-2123
sdifonte@bentley.edu

Jeff Taforo
End User Computing Technician II
781-891-2577
jtaforo@bentley.edu

Aedan Shea
End User Computing Technician II
781-891-3470
ashea@bentley.edu

Client Services offers a variety of employment opportunities for students interested in working with IT professionals in a hands-on environment in the field of Information Technology. Our positions offer students opportunities to enhance their understanding of technology while at the same time gather valuable experience working with diverse audiences. You don't have to be a CIS major to apply but having an interest in people and technology is a must!

Current Available Positions

Help Desk Consultant - The Help Desk Consultant's primary responsibility is the diagnosis and resolution of Help Desk inquiries for the Bentley faculty, staff and students. The position requires telephone support and one-on-one consulting for the purpose of operational support of Bentley approved or owned hardware and software. Responsibilities include opening Help Desk tickets, diagnosing, triaging, tracking and solving computer hardware and software problems. The Help Desk Consultant requires a reassuring demeanor, solid analytical skills and experience with complementary technical skills in PC computing. In addition, the candidate must have excellent communication skills and a willingness and desire to assist people (strong client orientation) via the phone and in person.  Attendance at training sessions is mandatory. Topics for training are selected based on new problems and solutions. Training is typically held every other week during Activity Period. Students may also be required to work during Orientation and Campus Welcome, Opening of campus and on Holiday and Spring Breaks.

Student Hardware Technician - This position entails troubleshooting hardware issues, and coordinating/performing hardware repairs.

To Apply For A Position: 

  1. Determine which position interests you most
  2. Review Student Employment information about applying for a job.
  3. Apply for position and choose the department below that matches the position you are interested in:
    • Help Desk Consultants: Bentley IT Help Desk
    • Student Hardware Technician: Faculty and Staff Technical Services