Manager, Service Desk

The Manager, Service Desk manages Service Desk operations and junior technical support staff. The Manager functions as tier II support for IT to analyze complex technical problems and develop plans to address issues contributing to all aspects of technical support for faculty, staff, and students.

• Provides support for all User Support Services activities and functions in the absence of User Support Services leadership.
• Oversees and manages Service Desk operations, reviews progress, and directs resources as necessary.
• Supervises, assigns work, hires, schedules, trains, develops, evaluates, and directs personnel.
• Conducts service assessment and user surveys, provides reports, analyzes UCCX call statistics. Plans and implements continuous improvement processes.
• Supports IT projects and works with students, faculty, and staff on IT projects.
• Researches new technology and evaluates, tests, and documents new software applications, hardware, and procedures.
• Monitors and distributes incoming technical calls; assists with troubleshooting and evaluating technical problems, and handles escalated calls.
• Supports a variety of software and network applications, provides peripheral support, and remote user support.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports:

• Full Time and Part Time Employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology of a related field

Required Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• None Required

• Experience supervising technical staff
• Experience with technical project management
• Experience with call management and remote support software
• Experience managing technical help desk or call center

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong management, interpersonal, and communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community

Primary Work Location:

• Works in some or all of the following environments during the working day; office environment, classroom, training room, and computer laboratory.

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.
• Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking, standing etc.
• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risk.

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Focus on Customer Service

• Focuses on customer's needs and expectations. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Respectfully ascertains customer's needs and determines appropriate response.
• Promptly responds by providing requested information, takes appropriate action, or refers customer to appropriate individual or department.
• If further actions need to be taken, advises customers of realistic timeframes for a response to their request.
• Follows up with customers on outstanding requests in a timely manner.
• Tactfully explains to customers why their needs and/or expectations cannot be met if the university does not provide the requested information or services.

Supervision

• Supervises the work of staff employees.
• Sets clear goals and expectations within reasonable timeframes.
• Motivates staff through constructive feedback, challenging assignments, and recognition of achievements.
• Provides mentorship and guidance by sharing expertise and best practices.
• Supports staff by providing essential resources, professional development opportunities, and open communication.
• Promptly addresses performance issues with appropriate measures and discretion.

Problem Solving

• Formulates plans and strategies to proactively resolve anticipated problems.
• Prudently responds to unforeseen problems through careful consideration and analysis of problem and relevant information and circumstances.
• Recognizes and apprises appropriate university administrator when resolution requires senior management input and/or approval.

Building External Relationships

• Demonstrates the ability to build rapport and develop relationships with external constituents.
• Displays a genuine interest in constituents' ideas and concerns, and pursues mutual interests and aspirations between the university and external constituents.
• Builds trust and forms alliances through shared respect and cooperation.

Computer/Automated System Proficiency

• Proficient in the use of university applications or automated systems to perform job duties.
• Complies with related policies, procedures, and work rules to maintain system security and data integrity.

Technical Expertise

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge and skills in a technical area.
• Effectively applies expertise to troubleshoot existing systems and develop solutions with existing technology.
• Competent to learn new technologies and integrate them with existing technology.
• Willing to share expertise and provide technical assistance to others.

Student Success Indirect Support

• Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
• Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
• Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance.
• Helps students build peer support networks.
• Encourages student participation in out-of-class activities.
• Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
• Treats students with respect
• Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.