Director, Information Technology

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The Director, Information Technology oversees all aspects of computer technical support services and help desk operations, and coordinates activities for University-wide IT projects. The incumbent in this position directs the internal teams of Desktop and Service Desk in the execution of initiatives as they relate to computers, application support and services, and strategic IT initiatives. This position exercises considerable judgment by making decisions in unprecedented situations.

Department Specific Function:

• Manages all aspects of Desktop Support and Service Desk operations for the University, including but not limited to installation, coordination, configuration, monitoring, and daily operation of the user application software/hardware on the network.
• Ensures that systems are in place and are utilized to capture and report on service metrics, including any customer feedback or trends in product or service issues.
• Develops procedures and standards associated with Service Desk and Desktop Support operations for administration, management, monitoring and operating procedures. This includes research, analysis, recommendation, installation and management.
• Responsible for effectively managing customer expectations, setting the organizational standard for customer engagement, serving as a communication channel between customers and the IT organization, and, whenever possible, providing a first-contact resolution for customers.
• Participates in campus wide strategic and tactical planning; focusing on customer support.
• Communicates with other groups within the department to ensure that current and future initiatives are properly conveyed to support staff for uninterrupted operations.
• Performs service recovery steps as needed directly with the affected customer.
• Responsible for training and professional development of the Service Desk and Desktop Support staff including designing of curriculum and syllabus implementation.
• Prepares activity and progress reports regarding group responsibilities.
• Responsible for the Computer Life Cycle Management program.
• Acts as liaison to other IT and academic units at the University to ensure that the Help Desk is aware of changes and responsive to the needs of their supported population.
• Monitors and analyzes trends in computer operations and prepares recommendations for operational improvements.
• Supervises the performance of Level 1 and Level 2 services and ensures that service levels are achieved, and customer expectations are met or exceeded.
• Maintains records and statistics on help desk productivity, evaluates performance of operations functions, establishes and implements systems and procedures, analyzes existing methods, and develops alternatives to increase production efficiency.
• Assists managing staff in preparing scripts for critical implementations and tracking results.
• Provides data and reporting of KPIs and trends to IT department and others in ad-hoc, weekly, monthly, and as needed basis.
• Organizes and executes technology support events for target supported populations such as student orientation events and pop-up support locations during critical technology rollout milestones.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills

• Excellent leadership and organizational skills

• Works well independently or as a member of a team

• Solid computer skills

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A16