Room Technology Supervisor

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relates to this position.

Department Overview

Health Information Technology & Services (HITS) plays a role in the success of Michigan Medicine by providing clinicians, educators, researchers, students, and staff with technology-related information, products, and support. HITS also provides institutional expertise related to IT strategy, security, infrastructure, and resource management.

Division Overview

The Academic IT (AcadIT) division in Health Information & Technology Services (HITS) serves both the education and research communities at the University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS). We engage faculty, students, and staff to provide a holistic portfolio of software and applications, infrastructure, device support, and custom projects to enable innovation and excellence. AcadIT is comprised of three areas that work in concert to provide support: 1) Application Services - focused on product management and support for vendor applications; 2) Software Delivery - focused on building custom applications when a vendor solution is not available and offering secure application environments; 3) Technical Services & Engagement - focused on providing support for high-performance computing, device management, data integration, and scientific programming and engagement and outreach with our customers.

Job Summary

The Academic IT (AcadIT) division within Health Information & Technology Services (HITS) supports education and research at the U-M Medical School by providing software, infrastructure, device support, and custom projects. We seek a motivated individual with technical skills and customer service experience to support faculty and students with instructional technology, providing in-person assistance in classrooms and event spaces, and responding to urgent technology issues across various systems (computer labs, A/V equipment, conferencing, etc.).

This role oversees a team of technology room support specialists working in a complex audiovisual environment. This role will manage day-to-day operations, including staffing coverage, support requests, room checks, and troubleshooting across multiple locations. Responsibilities include coordinating staff within and across various teams, interacting with vendors, assisting with hiring, training, setting hours, planning work, appraising performance, handling complaints, and recommending promotions or discipline. The supervisor may perform duties similar to those of direct reports.

Responsibilities*

As a supervisor, the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide daily supervision and technical/administrative leadership for the Room Technology Team across the MM Ann Arbor Campus, including coverage adjustments during periods of heavy workload, absences, or special circumstances.
• Oversee training and mentor staff; responsible for staff hiring, onboarding, annual evaluations, timesheet approvals, and time-off request management.
• Recognize and escalate complex issues promptly; coordinate and collaborate with other technical groups to determine optimal solutions aligned with Michigan Medicine and HITS priorities.
• Ensure high-quality customer service and satisfaction by responding to faculty, staff, and student needs and troubleshooting room technology, collaboration hardware, and computer technology issues in designated rooms and event spaces.
• Maintain equipment, including cleaning, tracking, inventory management, and conducting maintenance audits; support web-based reservation and asset management systems.
• Stay current with collaboration technology, audiovisual technology and enterprise applications; assist in evaluating, testing, documenting, and implementing new technologies.
• Work with the appropriate facilities group to maintain room functionality and replenish supplies.
• Foster a respectful, cooperative work environment, valuing and seeking input from all team members.
• Communicate and cooperate with colleagues on projects and technologies through team meetings and electronic communication.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this position, employees may remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; those in this position regularly move and traverse great distances while traveling to and from our customer locations.
• Move and transport objects such as projectors, screens, monitors, equipment carts, AV racks, and AV podia with weight up to 50lbs.
• Ascend and descend stairs and ladders.
• Move cart-based equipment between buildings.
• Work in enclosed spaces in the vicinity of numerous electronic components.
• Navigate in enclosed spaces in the vicinity of numerous electronic components.
• Ability to communicate with instructors, students, and others and requires a rapid accurate response to spoken directions.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years with team leadership experience.
• 7-10 years progressive IT experience in a complex environment.
• Experience that includes desktop, audiovisual, oversight of IT projects, project planning, problem and change management, and leadership responsibilities.
• This position is 100% onsite.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience working in the academic medical and healthcare environments
• Demonstrated experience leading and working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Practical analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, computer, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of supporting educational technology.
• Experience providing in-person support for AV equipment.
• Previous working experience with MediaSite, Kaltura, SharePoint, Zoom, Teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability to a changing environment is required, including the ability to manage under deadline pressure, ambiguity, and changing priorities.
• Ability to analyze a situation quickly to ensure an effective meeting, classroom, and hybrid experiences for healthcare staff, faculty, students, and visitors.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with those with different levels of technology comfort and understanding.
• Excellent customer service experience and desire to provide high-quality solutions.
• Desire to work in a team-based collaborative environment.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

This position will require working during non-business hours (8 am-5 pm) and on limited weekends with the ability for you to negotiate alternative/flexible work schedules to suit your work-life balance, as long as customer needs are being met.

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three essential components; patient care, education, and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.