Information Technology Dispatcher

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**Job Summary**

**A Brief Overview**

This position acts as the first point of contact within the unit to address or refer administrative issues related to connectivity, supplies, and service troubleshooting. This position monitors technology device inventory levels and tracks equipment borrowings. This position creates support tickets, monitors progress, communicates updates to those involved, and closes tickets when resolved. This position also organizes and maintains files and other records.

**What you will do**

Acts as the first point of contact within the unit to address or refer administrative issues related to connectivity, supplies, and service troubleshooting.

Monitors technology device inventory levels and tracks equipment borrowings.Creates support tickets, monitors progress, communicates updates to those involved, and closes tickets when resolved.Orders technology devices and/or equipment within specified parameters.Organizes and maintains files and other records.
- Documents trends and frequent observations to continuously improve assessment practices.
- Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

**Required Education**
- Two-Year Community College Diploma.- in computer systems preferred.

**Required Experience**
- More than 1 year and up to and including 2 years of experience.- Experience in client and/or customer experience functions considered an asset.
- Experience with operating systems technologies considered an asset (e.g., Linux OS, Windows OS, AD Forests, Domains, Trusts, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and Organizational Units, VMware, VM backups tools, etc.).
- Experience with software protocols considered an asset (e.g., Active Directory, Domain Controller Administration, LDAP, Shibboleth, etc.).
- Experience working at a post-secondary education institution considered an asset.

Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Job Knowledge and Requirements**
- Knowledge and insight of practical methods, techniques, and work processes that is typically acquired through a combination of technical training and/or work experience.
- Provide information that requires technical or administrative explanation or interpretation.
- Attempts to resolve a difficult or challenging interpersonal situation, or overcome resistance to gain cooperation, before referring to others.
- Manage own work effectively and follows through on commitments, using the available resources.
- May distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard and help others access resources to support goal achievement.
- Resolve recurring problems and situations using established procedure and guidelines.
- Bring forward problems, obstacles or challenges to work completion in a timely manners so deadlines continue to be met.
- Break down concrete issues into parts and selects best solution from clear alternatives and past practices.
- Acknowledge and respect diverse cultural traditions and beliefs.
- Question attitudes, comments and behaviours which are discriminatory and seeks out appropriate resources to remove these from the workplace.

**Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement