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Manager, Computing Operations

  • 495564
  • Full-Time
  • Closing on: Feb 4 2026
  • Information Technology
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Department: Information Technology Salary: $65,866 - $79,040

Description:

Job Summary

The Manager, Computing Operations manages the staff and daily operations to include computer installation, repairs, deliveries, equipment life-cycle and inventory management.

Duties

  • Delegates work assignments to staff, including, but not limited to, the Desktop Delivery Project, Satellite Upgrade Project, departmental moves, registration setups, and work orders; inspects the work before it gets handed over to the relevant departments and users.
  • Oversees customer service requests and help desk tickets for the Operations, Telecommunications, and Video Network Services groups, ensuring that calls are addressed promptly and according to their priority level.
  • Provides training in the installation, diagnostics, and repair of all computer equipment.
  • Recommends, evaluates and implements procedures to improve computing operations.
  • Performs quality control checks on help desk tickets to ensure processes and procedures are followed.
  • Provides quotes for printers and scanners; orders toner and paper as necessary and reconciles orders.
  • Oversees the preparation of computer equipment for IT surplus store, donations and salvage and recycle.
  • Oversees IT equipment inventory and end of year consumables reporting.
  • Approves timesheets for full-time staff and student workers; performs annual evaluations on full-time staff.

Marginal Duties

  • Performs all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

  • Full Time Employees and student workers

Delegation of Work:

  • Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

  • Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees.

Qualifications

Required Education:

  • Associate degree, 60 hours of college course work, or vocational training in a related field

Required Experience:

  • Minimum of four (4) years of related job experience and some supervisory experience

License/Certification:

  • Must maintain a valid, current driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Systems Management, or a related field
  • Comptia A+ and Comptia N+ certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of industry trends

Skills:

  • Good communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Abilities:

  • Ability to manage and train people
  • Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

 

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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