IT Client Support Center Supervisor, ITS (2904)

This is a promotional opportunity for current employees of Idaho State University only.

The IT Client Support Supervisor provides operational leadership and strategic direction for the University's primary point of contact for technical support. This role manages a team of full-time staff and student technicians to deliver consistent service quality to faculty, staff, and students, efficient workflows, and achievement of key performance goals through active supervision, coaching, and performance monitoring. You will ensure the "front door" of IT is efficient, empathetic, and equipped to handle everything from routine password resets to complex classroom technology failures.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered., 1. Team Leadership & Student Development (40%)

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor a team of 10-20 student employees and 2-4 full-time staff.
• Foster a "teaching hospital" environment where student workers gain professional IT skills while providing tier-1 support.
• Manage complex shift scheduling to ensure coverage across multiple channels (Phone, Chat, Email, and Walk-in).

2. Operational Management (30%)

• Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Service Desk Call Center staff to maximize team effectiveness and meet business needs.
• Oversee the daily lifecycle of the ITSM ticketing system (e.g., TeamDynamix).
• Manage and refine automated self-service workflows to reduce ticket volume for routine requests.
• Monitor KPIs, including First Contact Resolution (FCR), Customer Satisfaction (CSAT), and Average Speed to Answer (ASA).

3. Technical Oversight & Documentation (20%)

• Act as the final escalation point for "high-touch" users, including University Executives and Faculty during critical academic periods.
• Resolves escalated problems referred by subordinate staff and notifies the director of issues that require review.
• Maintain a robust Knowledge Base (KB) for both internal staff training and public-facing "How-To" and "FAQ" guides.
• Partner with Infrastructure and Security teams to communicate campus-wide outages or cybersecurity threats.
• Collaborate with other ITS Supervisors on emerging trends, workarounds, and fixes emerging issues.

4. Project Management (10%)

• Lead readiness projects for new semesters.
• Represent the Service Desk in cross-departmental meetings regarding new software rollouts (e.g., LMS migrations or MFA updates).

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Coordinates scripted call center communications in the event of an emergency.
• Updates outgoing messages regarding University hours of operation and closures.
• May provide after-hours coverage or on-call supervision as assigned.

Do you have experience in macOS support?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * This is a promotional opportunity for current employees of Idaho State University only. To be considered for this opportunity you must currently be a permanent, benefited employee of ISU.

• At least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field OR equivalent professional experience.
• At least three (3) years of experience in an IT support or call center environment, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced troubleshooting of Windows, macOS, and mobile devices.
• Experience with Enterprise systems (O365, Google Workspace, Box).
• Familiarity with ticketing systems (Team Dynamix) and identity management systems (Fischer)., * ITIL 4 Foundation Certification or higher.
• Experience working in a Higher Education setting.
• Proven experience managing or mentoring students and/or interns.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program, You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before June 16, 2026. Salary will be between $57,000 and $62,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!