Computer Support Specialist

Kinsley Power Systems; Arkansas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsley Power Systems is seeking a Computer Support Specialist (Help Desk Manager) in Arkansas. This position involves managing daily operations of the help desk and ensuring timely responses to technical support requests for students and staff. The role requires excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related field, with a strong background in IT support and project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in developing and executing test plans to ensure quality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex business processes and propose improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of campus help desk and ensure timely responses.
• Provide leadership during critical incidents and coordinate support efforts.
• Develop training programs for end-users to ensure effective system utilization.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

System Testing

Change Management

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer applications, mathematics, or a related field

Job description

Computer Support Specialist Working Title Help Desk Manager
Position # A00600
Department Information and Technology Services

This employer participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary

The Systems Specialist is responsible for a wide range of activities related to IT computer support such as the implementation, maintenance, and utilization of microcomputer and mainframe systems. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with IT Support Services team in managing projects as assigned
• Extend and bring consistency to ITS project management and business analysis methodology
• Manage daily operations of the campus help desk, ensuring timely response and resolution of technical support requests for students, faculty, and staff.
• Supervise and coordinate after-hours support staff, including scheduling, training, performance monitoring, and escalation management.
• Monitor ticketing systems and ensure service requests are documented, prioritized, and completed according to established service standards.
• Provide leadership during critical incidents and coordinate emergency technical support during evenings, weekends, and campus events.
• Collaborate with IT teams, campus departments, and vendors to identify recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, system changes, and technical resolutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure campus technology systems remain operational by performing routine maintenance, updates, and proactive monitoring.
• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining clear communication with campus users regarding issue status and resolution timelines.
• Assist in developing policies, workflows, and support strategies to improve help desk performance and after-hours coverage.
• Perform activities in compliance with IT standards and procedures, audit requirements, training, reliability, quality, software and security.
• Develop consistent and prioritized lists for managing non-project work tasks for IT Support Services.
• Develop training courses and training for campus IT processes and procedures.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Business Processes: Understanding of academic and administrative processes within a university, including admissions, registration, student services, finance, and human resources.
• Information Systems: Knowledge of enterprise information systems commonly used in universities such as Student Information Systems (SIS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
• Data Management: Familiarity with data management principles, database systems, and data warehousing specific to the higher education context.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in higher education, such as FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
• Technology Trends: Awareness of emerging technologies and trends in the field of higher education and information systems.
• Project Management: Understanding of project management methodologies and practices to effectively manage and implement system upgrades, integrations, and new solutions.

Skills

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex business processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose improvements.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders, translate technical concepts into non‑technical terms, and document requirements.
• Problem‑Solving: Capacity to identify and solve problems efficiently, whether they are related to system functionality, data inconsistencies, or process bottlenecks.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, including academic departments, IT professionals, and administrative staff.
• System Testing: Proficiency in developing and executing test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of implemented solutions.
• Change Management: Skill in managing organizational change related to the introduction of new systems or process improvements.
• Leadership Skills: Skill in connecting and inspiring others. Networking within the organization to streamline communication.

Abilities

• Requirements Elicitation: Ability to gather and document business requirements through interviews, surveys, and workshops with stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Capacity to adapt to evolving business needs, technological advancements, and changes in the higher education landscape.
• Critical Thinking: Capability to think critically and strategically when evaluating systems and proposing solutions that align with the university's goals.
• User Training: Ability to develop and deliver training programs for end‑users to ensure effective utilization of new systems.
• Vendor Management: Competence in working with vendors for software solutions, including evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and ensuring successful implementations.
• Documentation: Strong documentation skills for creating detailed requirements, process flows, and user manuals.

General Days/Hours

• Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Additional hours as requested and/or needed
• Regular and reliable attendance

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of an earned Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer applications, mathematics, or a related field. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the qualifications review committee.