Senior Client Experience Specialist - Delaware Law School - Revised

Widener University is currently seeking a Client Experience Specialist in the Client Experience (IT) division of Library and Information Services (LIS). Reporting to the Director or Director of Client Experience and Learning Spaces, this role provides support to faculty, staff and students at the Widener University Delaware Law School.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential duties:

• Serve as "go-to" person for university clients, peers on the CX Team, LaCE Management, and LIS Leadership
• Take initiative as a problem solver
• Engage with clients in the process of developing and maintaining relationships and solutions
• Collaborate across teams
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Support other tasks or special projects as assigned by the LaCE Management Team

Technical:

• Provides exceptional client experience and technical support in a timely, consultative and professional manner
• Provide consultative and physical support for university events
• Work in a team environment to support service requests and requires the delivery of Tiers 1 & 2 support which includes but is not limited to the following:
  
  
  
  • Apply consulting and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair standard technical problems
  • Configure and install hardware and software
  • Provide support and service for computers, peripherals, audio-visual, and classroom technologies
  • Document all communications with customers within ticket system
  • Provide emergency on-call after hours support.
  • Resolve PC or MAC (minimal) product-related issues as needed, including maintenance emergencies, testing, configuring, documenting, and installing of new or upgraded software
  
  
  
  
• Participate in LIS or university project teams as a representative of the CX team

Project Support:

• Project Support:
  
  
  
  • Support projects, including asset management, within given constraints of scope, schedule, budget, and quality through the duration of the project
  • Prepare documentation and communications for the project
  
  
  
  
• Data collections and reporting: collect, analyze, and summarize information requested by LaCE Management Team
• CX Team Collaboration (all members of team)
  
  
  
  • Engage with CX Team members to suggest improvements in service delivery and communication
  • Participate actively in team meetings to enhance the quality of client experience
  • Support and be part of the positive experience and knowledge base for Client Experience Ambassadors (student workers)
  
  
  
  
• Troubleshooting basic networking issues
• Training and assisting customers on proper use and behaviors of the mobile platforms, and computer systems managed by ITS

Additional duties for Senior position (if qualified):

• Resolve PC product-related issues as needed, including maintenance emergencies, testing, imaging, scripting, configuring, documenting, and installing of new or upgraded software on all campuses.
• Project Management - Provide project leadership, within given constraints of scope, schedule, budget, and quality through the duration of the project.
• Engage with clients in the process of developing and maintaining relationships and solutions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent training or certifications
• Proficiency of information system hardware and software troubleshooting skills and problem resolution
• Proficiency of PC and demonstrated knowledge of Mac systems
• Build, maintain and support PC and Mac (minimal) images
• Experience delivering positive customer/client experience
• Commitment to team and inclusive culture
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
• Obtain necessary criminal background checks (state and federal) and child abuse clearances

Additional requirements for Senior position:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent training
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
• Strong proficiency in Windows operating systems and M365 environment
• Extensive knowledge of hardware, peripherals, and troubleshooting techniques
• Experience in end-to-end project management
• Proficiency in build/provision, maintain and support of PC and Mac images.

Preferred:

• Experience working in an academic institution, strongly preferred.
• Ability and willingness to learn and apply new technologies.
• Sound organizational skills and an ability to recognize and change work priorities in a timely fashion.
• Experience with technologies in use at Widener University is very helpful.
  
  
  
  • Active Directory
  • Office 365 suite
  • Remote assistance (Bomgar, LogMeIn, GoToAssist)
  • InTune
  • Audio Visual basics
  • Zoom
  
  
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:

• The usual work environment is an office/ computer room. Heavy walk-in or telephone traffic; high level of in-person and routinely sitting at a desk or table, routinely standing, walking or climbing stairs, routinely lifting less than 25lbs, occasionally lifting\pushing more than 25lbs. Routine standing, bending, stooping and kneeling are all part of the job. Basic manual dexterity is essential.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement that may include a partially or fully remote work location, consistent with Widener's Flexible Work policy. U.S. work authorization is required.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

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