Operations & IT User Support Manager

The University Of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking an Operations & IT Support Manager for the SSCS. You will lead a team responsible for end-user devices, software, and networking support, guiding day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.

You will collaborate with campus IT leaders, recruit and develop staff, and ensure security compliance while continuously improving service delivery for SSD faculty, staff, and researchers.

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree required.
• Minimum 7+ years in a related IT/organizational operations role.
• Experience with end-user device lifecycles and policy adherence.

Responsibilities

• Oversees IT logistics for EUDs and peripherals, including provisioning and inventory.
• Leads the SSCS Operations team and guides day-to-day activities.
• Participates in strategic SSCS leadership and partnerships across IT.
• Recruits, hires, and trains Operations staff and sets performance goals.
• Ensures timely responses to IT user support issues and security compliance.

Skills

End-User-Devices

Team leadership

Multi-platform support

Customer service

Project management

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

College degree

Tools

OneDrive

Box

Gmail

End Point Management Systems

Job description

Department

SSD Social Sciences Computing Services: Longacre

About the Department

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.

Job Details

Job Family Information Technology Role Impact People Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5

Drug Test Required

No Health Screen Required

No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: 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.

Pay

No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $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

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.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

Security & Fire Safety Information

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University Description

The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. To learn more about the university click here http://www.uchicago.edu/