Senior IT Support Specialist Supervisor

DescriptionCollegis Education is a marketing and technology education solutions company that offers industry-leading services for colleges and universities of every size in every sector. Using a proactive and data-driven approach, Collegis Education empowers institutions to make a broader impact by providing insights that help grow enrollments, improve student outcomes and optimize expenses. With several decades of experience working within the higher education industry, the team at Collegis Education was founded within the walls of a college and expanded to help change more lives through education. Currently, the infrastructures established by Collegis Education support more than 40,000 students nationwide. For more information about Collegis Education, please visit www.CollegisEducation.com.Position Summary:The Sr IT Support Specialist - Supervisor position is an excellent opportunity for career-minded and goal-oriented individuals to provide exceptional managed IT services to our partners. The Sr ITSS Supervisor’s primary responsibilities include managing a team of IT Support Specialists supporting Windows desktop, MAC OSX and Windows server operating systems through performance management metrics. The position will ensure that the corporation’s Windows/MAC environments are maintained according to industry best practices. Leadership tasks over their teammates include monitoring daily work activities, coaching, and, if needed, correction.Primary Responsibilities, Essential Functions and Requirements:Supervision and mentorship of employees at local and remote locationsPartner with Support Services Leadership to develop and implement strategies and training initiatives to increase Support Specialist effectivenessMentor employees through sharing information, skill coaching, and suggesting effective initiatives that will assist an agent in providing excellent customer service.Provide periodic review of employees that includes coaching customer service, technical ability and additional skill building as determined during review (Additional reviews may be staged on an ad-hoc basis, but a scheduled review is required on an annual basis)Responsible for mid and year-end performance reviews and managing performance of your reports, through consistent feedback and formal performance reviews.Sustain project updates and status reports to leadership on a regular basisMaintains a strong understanding of partner’s environments, including but not limited to software applications, learning management systems, and account creation procedures.Drive best practices for remote desktop management, automation of imaging\updating, and proactive maintenance of supported systems.Maintain and enforce the asset refresh program to keep technology in an up-to-date fashion.Maintain desktop application inventory and assist with software licensing maintenanceProvide purchase approval and assist with providing financial forecasts for computer replacement and purchaseDefine and maintain security procedures and policies; enforce these policies with ITSS team membersMonitoring, supporting, and troubleshooting systems issuesAdhere to and enforce the appropriate information security policies based on the sensitivity of company data and report any security-related issuesReduce the risk of theft, fraud, or misuse of information assets by acting as the data steward for the application(s) you administerManage and mentor student-work studiesContinue training for ITSS team members on processes and procedures.Requirements Experience and Qualifications: Possession of relevant industry certifications is highly advantageousExtensive operations experience in IT support and managementAvailability for weekend shifts to support maintenance activities and participation in on-call rotation dutiesA minimum of 5 years of management experience, coupled with a robust technical backgroundProficiency in managing a teamFlexibility to work a schedule that may include nights and weekendsExceptional communication skills and a proven track record of delivering excellent customer serviceIn-depth knowledge of technology platforms within the higher education sectorStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesExpertise in supporting various operating system platforms, including Microsoft 365 and Google SuiteAdvanced troubleshooting skills for Windows Server operating environmentsAdvanced troubleshooting skills with Network devicesProficiency in supporting AV technologies for classrooms, lectures, and performance hallsAbility to effectively communicate technical topics to individuals with varying levels of technical expertiseExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to thoroughly document implementations, modifications, and removalsEducation, Certifications and Licensures: Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, MIS degree or equivalent experienceBeware of scams: Please note that all inquiries regarding Collegis Education job postings will come from an email domain of @mail.paylocity.com or @collegiseducation.com.Collegis Education is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.