Moves, Adds, Changes Coordinator

The University of Southern Mississippi•Hattiesburg, MS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Works with university departments as an IT consultant for networking and telephony MAC (moves/adds/changes) requests. Assesses needs for cabling, parts, equipment, and other technology components. Works with outside vendors to obtain cost estimates for projects. After MAC requests are approved and funded, manages technical work with departments and vendors through MAC completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an IT related field of study and a minimum of three years of related experience.
Related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Valid driver’s license required.
Customer interface skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office 365.
Strong organizational skills.
Extensive knowledge of networking and telephony cabling and standards.
Consulting skills to be able to scope projects.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as University IT consultant to determine technical needs and requirements for Networking/Telephony MAC (moves/adds/changes) project requests.
Assesses needs for cabling, parts, equipment, and other technology components and works closely with appropriate staff members to estimate total cost of these items and prepare parts assessments.
Serves as iTech liaison and representative on University-level MAC projects on all campuses.
Works closely with USM Physical Plant and MS Bureau of Buildings to ensure technology specifications are up-to-date and appropriate for the MAC request.
Works closely with the other iTech teams to coordinate projects and understand technology requirements and regulations.
Manages and coordinates tasks with team members and vendors throughout the MAC lifecycle.
Works closely with contractors/vendors to obtain quotes.
Schedules installations with customers and contractors.
Locates, marks, terminates, splices, and determines cable paths for outside copper and fiber plants.
Performs other duties as assigned.