Help Desk Manager manages the staff and operations of an organization's technical help desk. Ensures team members are trained and coached on effective methods to research, troubleshoot, deliver solutions, and access the current product or technical updates. Being a Help Desk Manager trains the team on the help desk systems and tools to identify, document, track, and resolve reported problems. Identifies and gathers key metrics to analyze the help desk performance and identify problem areas. Additionally, Help Desk Manager monitors and measures service metrics and volume to develop standards, improvements, or changes to workflows and resource allocation. Acts as an escalation point and facilitator for severe, critical, or unique issues. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Help Desk Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Help Desk Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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JOB SUMMARY This position plays a critical role within the technical support hierarchy, specializing in resolving complex technical support issues and ensuring the exceptional quality and effectiveness of the Support Center team's services. Positioned on the back end of support operations, this position collaborates closely with service teams and serves as a key escalation point for complex technical issues. The primary focus of this role is on providing high level technical support, meticulously evaluating and optimizing service interactions, actively contributing to knowledge management efforts, and implementing best practices to elevate the overall customer experience.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: $80,320 - $89,350/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information:
Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus. This position is eligible for remote work. Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: 007584 (BUS SYS ANL 3) Travel: Never or Rarely
JOB DUTIES 30% - Technical Troubleshooting and Support
20% - Quality Assurance
20% - Knowledge Management Support
20% - Continuous Improvement
10% - Training and Development
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SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
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