Brief Description

About our community

We provide management services to exceptional assisted living communities, personalizing in the approach of ensuring every resident has their specific needs met at every stage. We strive daily to create the best life for all we serve.

Position Summary

As an IT Helpdesk Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency and productivity of our organization's IT infrastructure while ensuring an excellent user experience for all employees and customers. If you are a dynamic, results-driven professional with a passion for IT support and team leadership, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

Manage and mentor a team of IT support technicians, providing guidance and training to enhance their technical skills and customer service capabilities.
Allocate tasks and responsibilities among team members to ensure even workload distribution and optimal productivity.
Foster a positive and collaborative team environment that encourages open communication and knowledge sharing.

Helpdesk Operations:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the IT helpdesk, ensuring that all incoming support requests are properly recorded, prioritized, and resolved within established service level agreements (SLAs).
Monitor helpdesk performance metrics, analyze trends, and identify areas for improvement to enhance team efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Implement best practices and industry standards in IT service management to continuously improve the quality of support services.

Incident Management:

Manage escalated support tickets and complex technical issues, providing timely resolution or appropriate escalation to higher-level support or IT teams.
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address critical incidents and minimize potential business impact.
Keep abreast of emerging technologies and trends to effectively address novel challenges and maintain a cutting-edge IT support environment.

Customer Setvice and Communication

Ensure that all customer interactions are handled in a professional and customer-centric manner, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels to provide regular updates to users regarding system outages, upgrades, and ongoing IT initiatives.
- Collaborate with other departments to gather feedback and proactively address user concerns and needs.
- IT Infrastructure and Asset Management:
  - Collaborate with the IT team to maintain an accurate inventory of hardware, software, and equipment to facilitate efficient asset management.
  - Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software systems for end-users.
  - Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely procurement of IT resources.
  - IT Policies and Documention:
    - Develop and maintain IT helpdesk policies, procedures, and documentation to streamline support processes and ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulations.
    - Conduct regular training sessions to familiarize users with IT policies and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in managing an IT helpdesk team, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
Strong technical knowledge of hardware, software, operating systems, and networking concepts.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
ITIL or other relevant certifications are a plus.

Benefits

Competitive wage package (pay rate is based on experience)
Flexible schedule
Paid orientation/training
Benefits (major medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, accident, critical illness, life insurance)
Refer a Friend Bonus Program
Paid Time Off

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IT Helpdesk Manager