Technology Support Specialist II (TSS-2) acts as the designated area liaison and interface between the faculty and staff of the college, school, division, or area assigned, and Technology Services resources and staff. The TSS-2 is the primary on-site presence responding to the end-user IT service needs of employees in the college, school, or division they are assigned to support. The TSS-2 works in conjunction with the Technology Services Service Desk and second-level support teams to meet these needs in the most effective manner. The TSS-2 works under the general direction of the Manager of Technology Support Services and may receive instructions from a Lead TSS working in a Lead role. The TSS-2 shall possess the experience to be fully proficient in performing most or all the duties of their position. TSS-2 provides first contact resolution, on-site consultation, and coordinates the response of central IT resources to meet the technology needs of colleges, schools, and divisions. These staff serve as technical advisors to the faculty and staff on software and hardware relevant to the specific mission of the organizations they serve. TSS-2 seeks to deliver IT services in a manner aligned with the priorities and practices of the colleges, schools, and divisions they serve, with best practices defined by Technology Services, and with the Technology strategic plan and campus strategic plan. TSS-2 works both as members of a team supporting the colleges, schools, and divisions, and performs work independently. They participate with colleagues in the definition of best practices and use centrally provided tools and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of IT service delivery. There may be times when after-hours and weekend work may be required. Other related duties may also be assigned. The employee shall allocate priority and time to the duties defined below based upon direction from the manager or lead to whom this employee reports. The manager/lead will communicate these priorities and time allocation at least annually and when necessary.