Job Title (code): IT Manager I (9812) Purpose Purpose: Persons in the IT Manager I classification manage other technical staff who perform programming tasks or install, maintain, and trouble-shoot desktop, server, applications, or communications/voice communications equipment and software. They work under the close supervision of a manager in the performance of their dutie Essential Functions Function 1: Diagnose and perform advanced repair of personal computing hardware, software, network issues and ensure customer requests are handled in a professional and timely manner. 20 % Time Function 2: Consult and assist clients with use of standard hardware, software personal computing needs in the university environment and ensure their requests are handled in a professional and timely manner.. 20 % Time Function 3: Assist in hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising IT Specialists and student workers. 15 % Time Function 4: Coordinate, assist, and perform special projects for management. 15 % Time Function 5: Research and recommend new hardware to the university community. 10 % Time Function 6: Serve as liaison between OIT, customer and other IT professionals on campus. 10 % Time Function 7: Create and update online documentation for standards, services, and procedures. 10 % Time Function 8: % Time Marginal/Incidental Functions Marginal/Incidental Functions: Other related functions as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor?s Degree in related field and three years of related computing work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required: Prior experience with specific systems, equipment and software may be specified as needed by department. Considerable knowledge of principles of computing and/or communications networks, and characteristics of computing hardware and software used in distributed environments. Ability to supervise and train subordinates. Ability to provide scope and prioritization on work assignments, paying strong attention to detail and deadlines. Ability to assimilate, retain, and utilize technical and applications-oriented information. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent experience is preferred. Hands-on experience in support of PC hardware, software, and OS. Work experience in repairing PCs, Macs, Printers, and network connection issues. Excellent customer service, communication and phone skills. Assist in hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising IT Specialists. Experience managing inventory including: tracking inventory records and loaner equipment. Experience with web development tools used to create, maintain, and update websites. A+, Dell, Apple, HP, and Microsoft certifications a plus.