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Director, Customer Services

Information and Media Technologies

Description

This individual serves as the Director of Customer Services and Network Operations departments providing management and leadership for all aspects of the Information Technology infrastructure including the following teams: • Student Services • Support Desk • Computer Technicians • Network Administration • Telecommunications • Server Administration This position is the “customer interface” for the IMT group for all existing IMT supported hardware, software applications and customer support and must perform the following: • To lead a team of IT professionals and manage the daily operational activities of the services and resources required to provide excellent service for IMT customers • To collaborate with other members of the Information and Media Technology group in providing a stable, reliable, supportable and sustainable IT infrastructure. • To liaise, set direction, and maintain customer service levels for all IMT customers; Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service internally to IMT staff and externally to IMT customers

Examples of Duties

  1. Resp: To provide an excellent set of services to the internal customers of IMT (student, staff, faculty)
  2. Resp: To liaise with all internal customers on a regular basis for proactive customer service and support;
  3. Resp: To manage the network, server and telecommunications technology environment
  4. Resp: To manage the day to day aspects of the Customer Services and Network Operations Department
  5. Resp: Managing the network, server and telecommunication’s administrative tasks including budget management.
  6. .Resp: To produce yearly strategic and operational plans for the Customer Services and Network Operations Department
  7. Resp: To manage all projects carried out by the Customer Services and Network Operations Department
  8. Resp: To manage and supervise the quality of work of the department engages in, including performance management and monitoring of workload to effect excellent customer service
  9. Resp: To represent the Customer Services and Network Operations Department at IMT Customer Services team meetings and act as the IMT representative at external meetings.
  10. Resp: To be flexible within IMT and provide backup technical assistance for other IMT staff.
  11. Resp: Keep abreast of IT advancements and understand the existing hardware and software configurations at the university.
  12. Resp: Attend and participate in IMT forums and meetings
  13. Resp: Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Technology Officer

Education

A degree in computer science or a related computer discipline.

Experience

A minimum of 5-7 years experience working in the computer industry in a supervision/management role. An excellent knowledge of customer relations is essential with knowledge of the following required: • Microsoft 2003, MS SQL Server, Linux • Hands-on experience implementing and administrating network devices, setting and maintaining policies and rights/security within a Windows Server 2000/2003 environment: • Firewalls, network security devices, intrusion detection devices • Cisco Access Points, routers, switches, VPN • HP Blade Center platform • Windows Server 2000/2003 Active Directory • Symantec Back-Up Exec software and related backup tape drive • Desktop and laptop installation and problem resolution in a Windows XP and Apple OS environment • LAN systems management • Project management

Skills

This person will be required to liaise with IMT’s customers and external suppliers at all levels, in the appropriate manner. This person will also be required to work closely with other IMT staff to assist them with project management, budgets and strategic plans, therefore this person requires excellent communication and team building skills, and working with other team members in a co-operative and trusting manner.This person must also be able to communicate complex technical details in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical staff. These details may take the form of written and/or oral communications.

Details

Full-time position. Excellent benefits. Salary will be determined based upon experience and qualifications.
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