IT Support Supervisor

Department

This position is within FSU's Department of Information Technology Services (ITS).

Responsibilities

This position serves as supervisor of the Information Technology Services (ITS) tier one Service Desk (SD) unit within the FSU Information Technology Services Service Desk. Leads the unit that provides initial contact for all customer requests that range from general information and assistance to technical troubleshooting. Ensure that problems are resolved or service is restored as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Supervises the Tier 1 Service Desk team, which provides the first point of contact for all customer requests. Ensure timely, effective customer service and resolution at first contact via phone calls, email, workflows, and online chats, providing resolutions or service restoration as soon as possible. Support ranges from providing general information and assistance with workflow submissions to technical troubleshooting for IT services. Assists Service Desk staff with issues that require escalation to ITS Provider Groups or other departments. Coordinates outages and high-priority issues. Assigns level two members to assist with outage escalations. Provides day-to-day supervision and scheduling of tier-one support staff. Ensures that the Front-End Service Desk Phone Message and the ITS Newsfeed Message use the same verbiage during Incidents impacting ITS operations.

Provides technical troubleshooting for the IT Services suite, including detailed desktop applications, systems, and networking (wired and wireless). Must be familiar with all areas of FSU to assist with troubleshooting, and if not supported, must have the knowledge needed to appropriately direct users to obtain problem resolution. Addresses technical and/or sensitive issues or emergencies (major technical incidents and outages) that must be escalated within ITS or to other departments.

Provides data entry and quality assurance of customer information, statistical data, and reporting to support the ITS workflow system(s) and other online systems. Creates and/or maintains documentation of procedures, literature, tip sheets, training aids, solution centers, knowledge base, and job aids to provide continuous service improvement. Adheres to standards for producing effective management reports, ensuring all established policies, processes, and service commitments are met. Ensures that requests are routed to appropriate IT provider group(s), adhering to specified guidelines and using appropriate systems and recommended procedures. Other duties and special projects, as necessary. Participates across all areas of the ITS Service Desk as part of a team to provide depth of coverage.

Participates in training/testing initiatives related to new releases and/or changes to services/systems through collaboration with IT Provider Groups. Assists with testing, troubleshooting, and documentation to incorporate into Service Desk daily operations.

Participates in campaigns with the University community as needed, via phone calls, email, and web tools. These campaigns could be small in scope to include a niche group or could represent a major notification to the entire FSU student, staff, and alumni.

The Service Desk is the first point of contact for callbacks or return emails, recording the outcomes. This position helps ensure that ITS support and service requests are properly managed by ITS service providers and their staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or other appropriate degree or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience. (Note: or a combination of appropriate post high school education and experience equal to four years.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in managing a Call Center.
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Exceptional Leadership Skills

Helpful

Who is an ideal candidate for this position?
The individual must have previous supervisory experience managing a call center environment. Possess excellent time management skills, and consistently at work during scheduled work hours. Strong data analytical skills is also a must.

What is a typical day in this position?
Manages a team of approximately 14 staff members, approve leave requests and time sheets, assign and adjust work schedules for daily coverage, train and provide assistance to staff with technical questions, Provide support to end-users and service providers. Other administrative duties as needed.

What can I expect in the first 60-90 days?
Familiarize yourself with Office operations through training on daily operations and supervisory responsibilities.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Organization

Working at Florida State University

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.

Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.

Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in our seal: Vires, Artes, Mores — Strength, Skill and Character.

Epitomized by recently named Rhodes Scholars Garrett Johnson and Myron Rolle — elite athletes and scholars committed to public service — and Joseph O'Shea — a campus and community leader as well as a top scholar — Florida State's 40,000 students are dedicated to academic excellence and providing leadership in our complex world.

Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.

With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.

Florida State University's arts programs — dance, film, music and theatre — rank among the finest in the world, offering an arts education comparable to leading conservatories. Its creative writing program is ranked among the nation's best and is home to the most consistently honored and published student body in the United States. Florida State is responsible for governance of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and associated arts programs, one of the largest museum/university complexes in the nation.

Other programs consistently included in the top public university list include physics, chemistry, political science, psychology, criminology, public administration, library science, information, human sciences, business and law.

At the Ph.D. level, interdisciplinary programs draw on notable research faculty strengths that transcend the traditional disciplines, including neuroscience, molecular biophysics, computational science, materials science and research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory—home to the world's most powerful magnets.