Job No. 156885
- Job Title:
- Technology Services Desk Manager
- Employer:
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Grinnell College
- Location:
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Grinnell , IA
- Posting Date:
- 29-Oct-2025
- Description:
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Are you ready to supervise an engaged team of Technology Service Desk Specialists? Grinnell College is looking for you as our Technology Services Desk Manager. This is a pivotal role that reports to the Director of Service Management. This candidate will not only supervisor Tier 1 and 2 deskside support team members but will also serve alongside so that operation needs are met. This ensures that tasks are completed on time and issues are appropriately escalated as needed. Additionally, the Manager will provide highly technical guidance to managers, department heads, administration offices, staff and students.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day activities of the Technology Service Desk Specialist team
Recruit, hire, manage and mentor full-time staff and student employees
Work with the lifecycle upgrades of campus computers, ordering and deployment
Maintenance of ITS requests including receiving, documenting, prioritizing, actively resolving or escalating
Provide support to college constituents for campus computers, audio-visual hardware, operating systems, applications via remote access tools, phone, e-mail and in-person visits
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
3 years or more of work experience
Able to work independently with limited guidance and work as a member of a team.
Adaptable to changing situations.
Must be able to interact professionally and positively with all constituencies at the college.
Champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in related field