End-User Support Manager

Allentown City School District•Allentown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To serve as the supervisor of a team of technology desktop support specialists by daily IT support services, managing technology device inventory, address and resolve end-user technical support request, and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or comparable experience managing information technology end-user support staff and systems.
Minimum 3 years of experience in technology field supporting and managing end-user support staff and systems.
Excellent communication skills.
Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
Command knowledge of the operation, configuration, and maintenance of end-user technology such as windows, iOS, Google and other on-premise or cloud based operating systems
Three years of experience in managing helpdesk ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or other enterprise ticketing system.
Demonstrated experience with inventory management systems tracking IT related equipment.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in supporting end-users with network connectivity, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), telephony issues, wireless connectivity, and accessing cloud-based resources.
Minimum of 3 years of managing and supporting IT service desk operations and staff
Minimum of 3 years of experience with desktop IT hardware system device repairs.
Experience with vendor collaboration and managing shipping and receiving of large IT related equipment orders and facilitating inventory.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with managing end-user LDAP accounts, software installation and licensing, and facilitating device repairs.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of building level technology desktop support specialists. Provide guidance, coaching, and suggest development opportunities to enhance the team's performance.
Track and maintain technology desktop support specialist attendance, hours worked, punctuality, workloads, assignment locations, and provide staff evaluations mid-year and annually.
Provide system configuration and daily management of the helpdesk ticketing system for responding to, assigning, tracking, and closing help request to assigned to appropriate technical staff.
Develop and maintain a system of device inventory management by school building location, device type / model, serial number, person device is assigned to, date of purchase, warranty coverage term, and working condition.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the IT helpdesk, ensuring that end-user requests are handled efficiently, with a focus on resolution time and user satisfaction.
Identify and implement process improvements, best practices, and automation to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of technological support operations.
Manage and resolve technology device incidents such as facilitating device repairs; tracking reports of lost and theft, and device issues or problems while maintaining a proactive approach to prevent recurring issues.
Collaborate with external technology vendors and partners to ensure the timely delivery of services and adherence to service level agreements when required.
Recommend training programs to enhance end-user knowledge and skills, promoting self-service capabilities and reducing support ticket volume.
Continuously measure and improve end-user satisfaction through surveys, feedback mechanisms, and effective communication.
Manage the technology device parts needed for facilitating device repairs ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control.
Provide end-user support for phone system usage, extension assignments, and troubleshooting support.
All other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by the Technology Network / Infrastructure Manager or Director of Technology.