Northwestern University
Technical Support Spec Lead - FSMIT
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Department:
MED-Central ITSalary/Grade:
ITS/79
Job Summary:Leads projects designed to accomplish an organizational area's systems requirements in regard to workplace endpoint technology. Develops, schedules and coordinates activities ensuring adherence to NU standards and information systems goals and objectives. Coordinates and ensures completion of contracted work. Oversees staff completing orders and repairs on a daily basis per University standards.This specific role will be one of the three technical support specialist leads for the Feinberg IT team. The team will be organized into three groups, remote support, field support and application support.Specific Responsibilities
:Strategic PlanningResearches and anticipates industry change and impact on workplace endpoint technology.Analyzes user's computing environment and recommends or coordinates changes as necessaryDetermines work strategies and assignments to meet department workloadAdministrationAssist staff in answering questions or supporting faculty and staff.Consults with users to assess needs and provide guidance and support regarding workplace endpoint technology.Manages change through collaboration with staff organizations, administrative units and other invested University service divisions.Develops project plans and partners with users to prioritize projects, daily work, and plans for future initiatives.Utilize information technology systems to meet specific client goalsDevelopmentLeads projects partnering with users to deliver optimum service in regard to installation and maintenance of workplace endpoint technology.PerformanceLeads projects to diagnose and resolve complex problems, questions and inquiries from clients using judgment and extensive experience.Demonstrates application of advanced knowledge of skills, methods, practices, policies, and procedures.Independently plans and prioritizes project and operational work.SupervisesMentors, trains, evaluates performance, and conducts annual performance reviews.Provides work direction and/or supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc.Coaches and mentors staff.Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations.MiscellaneousPerforms other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as computer science, information technology, or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.5 years' experience in consulting, project management, training, technical support, or user service, in an information technology environment or other relevant experience required.Work history demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.Experience as both an end-user and administrator in service areas such as user support, desktop support, help desk management, and documentation or other relevant experience required.Infrastructure (extends across applications)Adobe Creative Cloud SuiteBox Collaborative Storageidentity management/provisioninginformation securityLinux Operating SystemMac OS X Operating SystemMicrosoft ExchangeMicrosoft LyncMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)Microsoft SharePointServer hardwareStorage hardwareWindows Operating SystemComplianceFERPAFISMAHIPAAHITECHAnalyticalcritical thinkingDebuggingdecision makingjudgmentproblem solvingread & interpret technical drawingsTroubleshootinguse-case analysisProjectcollaboration and teamworkfacilitate collaborationfunctional documentationorganizational skillsplanningMinimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)Experience in customer service / customer support environmentExperience in an academic medical centerExcellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, management of own time, and respect for the time of othersExcellent planning and scheduling skillsDemonstrated ability to effectively control and participate in multiple projects of varying priorities in a consistently professional mannerAbility to establish and maintain respectful and effective relationships with management, co-workers and customersPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field.2+ years of management experience.Target hiring range for this position will be between $80,297 -$112,917 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Benefits:At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at
https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html
to learn more.Work-Life and Wellness:Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at
https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html
to learn more.Professional Growth & Development:Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at
https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html
to learn more .
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on
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Department:
MED-Central ITSalary/Grade:
ITS/79
Job Summary:Leads projects designed to accomplish an organizational area's systems requirements in regard to workplace endpoint technology. Develops, schedules and coordinates activities ensuring adherence to NU standards and information systems goals and objectives. Coordinates and ensures completion of contracted work. Oversees staff completing orders and repairs on a daily basis per University standards.This specific role will be one of the three technical support specialist leads for the Feinberg IT team. The team will be organized into three groups, remote support, field support and application support.Specific Responsibilities
:Strategic PlanningResearches and anticipates industry change and impact on workplace endpoint technology.Analyzes user's computing environment and recommends or coordinates changes as necessaryDetermines work strategies and assignments to meet department workloadAdministrationAssist staff in answering questions or supporting faculty and staff.Consults with users to assess needs and provide guidance and support regarding workplace endpoint technology.Manages change through collaboration with staff organizations, administrative units and other invested University service divisions.Develops project plans and partners with users to prioritize projects, daily work, and plans for future initiatives.Utilize information technology systems to meet specific client goalsDevelopmentLeads projects partnering with users to deliver optimum service in regard to installation and maintenance of workplace endpoint technology.PerformanceLeads projects to diagnose and resolve complex problems, questions and inquiries from clients using judgment and extensive experience.Demonstrates application of advanced knowledge of skills, methods, practices, policies, and procedures.Independently plans and prioritizes project and operational work.SupervisesMentors, trains, evaluates performance, and conducts annual performance reviews.Provides work direction and/or supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc.Coaches and mentors staff.Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations.MiscellaneousPerforms other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as computer science, information technology, or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.5 years' experience in consulting, project management, training, technical support, or user service, in an information technology environment or other relevant experience required.Work history demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.Experience as both an end-user and administrator in service areas such as user support, desktop support, help desk management, and documentation or other relevant experience required.Infrastructure (extends across applications)Adobe Creative Cloud SuiteBox Collaborative Storageidentity management/provisioninginformation securityLinux Operating SystemMac OS X Operating SystemMicrosoft ExchangeMicrosoft LyncMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)Microsoft SharePointServer hardwareStorage hardwareWindows Operating SystemComplianceFERPAFISMAHIPAAHITECHAnalyticalcritical thinkingDebuggingdecision makingjudgmentproblem solvingread & interpret technical drawingsTroubleshootinguse-case analysisProjectcollaboration and teamworkfacilitate collaborationfunctional documentationorganizational skillsplanningMinimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)Experience in customer service / customer support environmentExperience in an academic medical centerExcellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, management of own time, and respect for the time of othersExcellent planning and scheduling skillsDemonstrated ability to effectively control and participate in multiple projects of varying priorities in a consistently professional mannerAbility to establish and maintain respectful and effective relationships with management, co-workers and customersPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field.2+ years of management experience.Target hiring range for this position will be between $80,297 -$112,917 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Benefits:At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at
https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html
to learn more.Work-Life and Wellness:Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at
https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html
to learn more.Professional Growth & Development:Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at
https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html
to learn more .
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on
EEO is the Law.
#LI-ER1