ITS Client Service - Desktop Liaison

Department

Client Services

Summary:

The ITS Client Service - Desktop Liaison is a highly visible, hands-on technology support role that provides exceptional customer service and technical support to students, faculty, staff, and university leadership. This position serves as a trusted technology partner for the campus community by delivering both in-person and remote support for computer hardware, software, mobile devices, peripherals, classroom technology, and university technology services.

Working within Information Technology Services (ITS), the role supports the full lifecycle of end-user technology, including provisioning, deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, inventory management, and retirement of university-owned equipment. The role collaborates closely with Service Desk, Systems Engineering, Learning Spaces, ITAM (Information Technology Asset Management) , and other ITS teams to ensure reliable, secure, and effective technology services.

The ideal candidate combines advanced technical expertise with exceptional customer service and communication skills, demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in resolving complex technical challenges, and is committed to supporting student success, enhancing teaching and learning, improving staff productivity, and meeting the technology needs of executive leadership. The successful candidate also possesses a strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and serves as a trusted advisor in leveraging, promoting, and guiding the responsible and effective use of AI-driven solutions to enhance productivity, customer experiences, and service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Desktop Support and Customer Service (35%)

• •Provide in-person, remote, phone, and walk-up support for students, faculty, staff, and campus leadership.
• •Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, operating system, account access, and connectivity issues.
• •Support Windows, macOS, Microsoft 365, mobile devices, printers, peripherals, and university-supported applications.
• •Diagnose and resolve issues involving network connectivity, MDM, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, JAMF, and other enterprise technologies.
• •Manage incidents and service requests through the university ticketing system (TeamDynamix/TDX) while meeting established service levels.
• •Provide escalated support and coordinate escalations with the appropriate ITS teams while managing customer-facing matters. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting discovery, troubleshooting issues, and facilitating a mutually acceptable resolution.
• •Provide technology support for university leadership, including executive offices, deans, department chairs, and other VIP customers.
• •Advocates for customers and ensure timely communication throughout the support process.

Device Configuration, Deployment, and Lifecycle Management (30%)

• •Configure, deploy, upgrade, relocate, and retrieve university-owned computers and related equipment.
• •Apply approved system configurations and software packages to new and existing devices.
• •Coordinate with customers to identify technology needs and recommend appropriate hardware and software solutions.
• •Maintain inventory records, asset information, and device lifecycle documentation.
• •Perform warranty coordination, vendor repair management, and equipment replacement activities.
• •Evaluate equipment for repair, redeployment, or retirement.

Technical Operations, Documentation, and Process Improvement (20%)

• •Research and resolve complex technical issues through collaboration with other ITS teams and vendors.
• •Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• •Analyze customer support trends and identify opportunities for process improvements and service enhancements.
• •Participate in technology projects, deployments, upgrades, and campus actives.
• •Relationship Management and Team Collaboration (10%)
• •Develop strong partnerships with academic and administrative departments across campus.
• •Serve as a liaison between customers and ITS teams to ensure efficient solution delivery.
• •Assist in training, mentoring, and supporting the campus community.

Other Duty (5%)

Other duties as assigned.

Position Competencies:

• •Demonstrates values-based leadership by modeling CADRE values, building trust through self-awareness and emotional intelligence, seeking feedback, and navigating conflict productively.
• •Ensures operational effectiveness by managing priorities, time, and resources responsibly, adhering to policies, delivering measurable results, and meeting performance expectations.
• •Aligns individual work with team and departmental goals by contributing to shared priorities, seeking clarity, and adapting to change in support of the 2030 Strategic Plan.
• •Practices collaboration by communicating clearly, checking for understanding, building strong relationships, and engaging diverse perspectives to achieve shared outcomes.
• •Advances equity and belonging with awareness of culture and potential biases, listens openly to diverse perspectives, contributing to respectful and inclusive work relationships.
• •Innovates by developing professional skills, staying informed on relevant trends, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.

Required Qualifications: - To be successful in this position, you must have

• •Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (1 year of education is equivalent to 2 years of experience)
• •Two years of experience providing customer service and technical support in an IT environment.
• •Experience troubleshooting and supporting Windows 11, Microsoft O365, macOS, Android, iPadOS.
• •Experience supporting computer hardware, printers, peripherals, mobile devices, and user accounts.
• •Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune, Jamf, or similar endpoint management platforms.

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• •Experience supporting technology in a higher education environment.
• •Experience supporting executive leadership and VIP customers.
• •Experience with hardware repair, warranty management, and computer deployment programs.
• •Experience with audiovisual and classroom technology support.
• •Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft, Apple, or related certifications.

Our commitment to CADRE:

At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff.

• Skills:
• Strong customer service, communication, discovery and problem-solving skills.

Schedule Information

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Exempt

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Evenings and Weekend Work: Occasionally as needed

Schedule: Hybrid schedule requiring in person work with the flexibility of some remote work opportunities (subject to supervisor approval)

Travel: Some local travel may be needed occasionally

Salary for Announcement

Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for a