Operations & IT User Support Manager

Social Sciences Computing Services provides the Social Sciences Division with direct support for research, administrative and teaching technologies and services.

Job Summary The job manages a team of professional staff responsible for resolving end user issues regarding hardware, site licensing, software and networking. Manages customer support during the installation of applications and computer peripherals. Monitors the deployment of devices to customers, including computers, tablets, mobile phones, and printers/copiers.

The Social Sciences Computing Services (SSCS) Operations & IT Support Manager oversees the SSCS Operations team and is responsible for their day-to-day and strategic efforts in relation to End-User-Devices (EUDs) and associated peripherals. Under the direction of SSCS Assistant Dean of Information Technology, and as part of the SSCS Leadership Team, this role will plan and implement continual improvement in SSCS’s capacity to deliver excellent service, security, and innovation. Additional responsibilities include maintaining partnerships within the UChicago IT Community, participating in the leadership of SSCS, and leading the recruitment, hiring, and development of the Operations team. The incumbent of this position is expected to actively learn new technologies and to ensure that SSD faculty, staff, and researchers have the best resources and services in their endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Manages IT logistics for EUDs and peripherals across SSD, including purchasing, provisioning, deployment, and inventory tracking.
• Advocates for SSD in University-Wide discussions related to EUD policy
• Develops and maintains documentation, practices, procedures, and policies governing the EUD lifecycle.
• Manages Operations team staff, including day-to-day supervision and performance oversight of the six Desktop Support Technicians.
• Participates in SSCS leadership activities, including strategic planning and partnership-building with other UChicago IT leaders.
• Recruits, hires, and trains new Operations staff.
• Manages professional staff and/or supervisors. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates.
• Manages all IT needs. Develops and implements business plans to deliver technical solutions.
• Ensures teams provide timely and appropriate responses to IT user support issues and compliance with University security requirements.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline., * Bachelor’s degree., * Preferably in a higher education setting serving researchers.

• Demonstrated ability to learn independently.
• Demonstrated familiarity with a range of computer hardware, software, and peripheral equipment.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in a multi-platform network environment, including mail service and client support, backup and restore technologies, Macintosh and PC communication software support, various graphical user interfaces, and experience managing networked servers and workstations with knowledge of TCP/IP network services, system utilities, hardware installation, and OS installation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS systems.
• Expertise supporting OneDrive, Box, Gmail, and other personal computing software.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of End Point Management Systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding deductive and investigative skills to identify and diagnose complex, non-intuitive technical problems.
• Integrity and credibility to work with sensitive data.

Working Conditions

• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch in confined spaces required.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds required.

$100,563.50 - $130,141.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.