Technology Specialist and Service Relationship Manager

Grinnell College; Grinnell (IA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional certifications

Competitive salary with potential increase

Mentoring opportunities

Job summary

A technology services organization in Grinnell, Iowa, is seeking a Technology Specialist for the Springboard Program. This full-time position offers a term appointment of up to three years, allowing for mentorship and professional development in information technology. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s or an Associate’s degree with relevant coursework. The role emphasizes technical support, relationship management, and the opportunity to gain certifications. Annual salary increases may reach up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in information technology and professional development.
• No prior technology experience required for Bachelor’s degree holders.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical triage and route support tickets to appropriate colleagues.
• Advocate for departments in ITS decision-making.
• Assist with ticket resolution and disseminate technology information.

Skills

Technical triage specialist

Relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in any discipline

Associate’s degree with information technology coursework

Job description

Position Summary

Part of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Springboard Program, Technology Specialist and Service Relationship Managers are employed under a term appointment of up to three years, with expertise increasing each year.

In addition to performing a technical specialist role in their team, these full‑time employees provide an important relationship management role among ITS and departments (both academic and administrative) across campus. In that role, they advocate for those they represent in ITS decision‑making and assist with ticket resolution as well as disseminate important technology service and change information to constituents. As technical triage specialists, these employees ensure that support tickets are routed to the appropriate colleague(s) on their technical team and help keep ticket submitters informed of progress.

These positions report to the Directors of their respective technology teams and share a programmatic home within the ITS Service Management Team. From here, mentoring (receiving and, later, providing) opportunities as well as professional development and other cohort‑based components of the Springboard Program are led.

About the Springboard Program

The Springboard Program is a professional employment opportunity within the Grinnell College ITS department that is specifically for recent graduates. A competitive program, it provides up to three years employment in a cohort‑based environment; up to four positions are available most years. In addition to a competitive salary that may increase up to 20% annually, Springboard Program employees will gain professional experience in three different technology fields and have the opportunity to attain professional certifications related to each. Employees who progress satisfactorily through three full years will also gain the Grinnell College IT Springboard Certificate.

While the program is open to eligible graduates in any discipline and no prior technology experience is required for those with Bachelor’s (or higher) degrees, a demonstrated interest in information technology and professional development is embraced. Applicants with Associate’s Degrees must have had information technology as a component of their coursework.

This program provides a fantastic way to gain practical technology experience, professional certification, and experience different professional information technology career paths.

Options typically include: Network Services, Information Security, Project Management, Helpdesk and Technical Support, AV, Enterprise Services, and Business Intelligence.

About Grinnell College

Grinnell College is a top‑ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within the community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.