Compensation:
$23.08 - $28.85Compensation Type:
HourlyEmployment Type:
RegularGrade:
NE06Position Summary
The Lead Technical Support Specialist (TSS) is responsible for managing the operation and maintenance of computer and audio-visual equipment at the college. This position provides mentorship, support, and technical guidance to faculty, staff, and students, demonstrating a high degree of expertise in computer and audio-visual systems. The Lead TSS delivers Tier 3 hybrid, remote, and on-site customer service, managing audio, video, and computer systems in a networked environment. The role collaborates closely with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders, they troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, aiming to minimize disruption to users.Duties & Responsibilities
Provides Tier 3 technical guidance and support to technicians, users, and staff on a variety of comprehensive and complex hardware and software issues.
Conducts CNM training needs assessment by collecting information from surveys and information about work procedures, workflows, and reports.
Designs training documentation and videos by identifying and describing information needs, working with the training team to develop proper documentation.
Keeps abreast of current technologies, industry trends, and best practices in higher education technology support to propose innovative solutions and improvements and participates in professional development activities.
Conducts research and analysis on emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics, to identify their potential applications in the higher education context.
Evaluates and recommends technology platforms, tools, and vendors to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and user experience.
Manages CNM assets by following established processes and procedures.
Maintains high customer service standards in response to customer issues and questions.
Collaborates with the Technology Support Manager to develop and implement technology support strategies, policies, and procedures to improve service delivery and user satisfaction.
Creates articles and maintains a comprehensive knowledge base of technical solutions, troubleshooting guides, and best practices to facilitate efficient issue resolution and knowledge sharing.
Leads technology deployment projects, including hardware and software upgrades, system migrations, and new technology implementations.
Conducts technology assessments and gap analyses to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation across the college’s technology landscape.
Analyzes and resolves problems on complex computer applications and systems; provides a wide range of technical assistance to departmental user support staff.
Provides advanced technical assistance, support, and troubleshooting in resolution of systems communication failures and conflicts.
Maintains broad knowledge of current computer technology, equipment, and systems; and participates in professional development activities.
Performs other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Ensures compliance with safety regulations, procedures, protocols, OSHA standards, defensive driving, and wears personal protective gear if required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree or higher AND Two (2) to six (6) years of related experience
Relevant certifications are a plus
A combination of education and experience may be substituted for requirements of the position
Intune, and active directory experience
Experience with creating technical documentation
Best consideration date: 6/25/26
EEO STATEMENT:
As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
Our Vision – "Changing Lives, Building Community" – remains the same as it has been since 2008. It's our Vision, and our motivation. Our new Mission is to "Be a Leader in Education and Training." As our state's largest community college, we need to continue striving to be at the forefront of cutting edge education and training. Being a true leader is not only important for our students, but it's also critically important for New Mexico's economy. Being a key contributor to our state's economic development equation, we plan to provide the kind of cutting edge education and training that will deliver highly skilled graduates and a 21st century workforce that will spur economic development.
As we passionately pursue our Mission, we will remain true to our Core Values – Be Caring, Be Ethical, Be Inspiring, Be Courageous, Be Connected and Be Exceptional. These Values will be our touchstones as we strive, through the power of education, to brighten our community's future. Our over-arching goals remain the same – Student Success, Community Success, and Organizational Excellence and Innovation. But our strategies to achieve these goals have been updated with clear objectives to reach by 2020.