The ITSM Administrator at Vanderbilt University is pivotal in managing and optimizing the IT service management (ITSM) processes with a substantial degree of autonomy
This role handles complex incidents and requests, develops tailored reports and dashboards, and leads the implementation of ITIL best practices across the university's IT landscape
Focus on enhancing service delivery; collaborates with various IT teams, leads small-scale projects, and ensures compliance with established SLAs
Mentors junior team members and trains end-users
Incident and Request Management: manage complex incidents and service requests, ensuring swift resolution while maintaining high standards of customer service
Analyze incident trends to identify recurring issues and implement preventive measures
Develop, customize, and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor service performance, identify areas for improvement, and support decision-making
Use data analytics to drive insights for service optimization and incident resolution
Actively contribute to the implementation and adherence to ITIL best practices within the university's ITSM framework
Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery, efficiency, and user satisfaction
Lead small projects related to ITSM enhancements, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively
Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to ensure alignment on service management processes and initiatives
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team capabilities
Develop and deliver training sessions for end-users, improving their understanding of IT services and processes
On-call Responsibilities: The position includes rotating on-call duties for after-hours incident response and requests
Supervisory Relationships: This position does not have supervisory responsibility. This position reports administratively and functionally to the Support Services Director
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is necessary
A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
ITIL Foundation certification is necessary
Advanced ITIL certifications are preferred
3-5 years of relevant experience is necessary
Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and best practices in IT service management is necessary
Proficiency in IT service management tools and reporting software is necessary