Tier 1 Team Lead

8a - 5p Mon - Fri; hours are subject to change based on business needs

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

ITS Customer Experience & Engagement (CE&E) strives to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction through effective, reliable and professional IT support, in partnership with campus units. Among its functions, CE&E provides website, communications, digital accessibility, and voice services, and support from the Service Desk, including the Business Systems Help Desk.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

ITS Customer Experience and Engagement (CE&E) strives to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction through effective, reliable, and professional IT support, in partnership with campus units. The division advances the University's role as one of the nation's leading public universities by providing continuous service improvement and leveraging technology efficiencies and expertise. As part of CE&E, the ITS Service Desk is the first point of contact for IT support at UNC-Chapel Hill. We log all incidents and service requests, execute the incident and request fulfillment processes and route unresolved problems to the appropriate support group. We communicate with users in terms of providing information, advice and guidance. Additionally, we work closely with the specialized Help Desks provided by different departments and schools on campus.

This position provides Tier 1 (advanced) technical support to faculty, staff and students for a variety of applications and services used across a wide range of systems, networks, and platforms. Areas of support include Lenovo/Mac CCI hardware, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS operating systems, M365, VPN, DUO, MFA, various E-mail clients, Internet browsers, networking, and campus IT services. Technical support is provided via phone, web, email, chat, and walk-up. Principal duties involve diagnosing and resolving customer technical problems in collaboration with Service Desk colleagues.

In addition to day-to-day Tier 1 support, the Tier 1 Lead will have dedicated time to focus on the additional scope of the Tier 1 Lead position. The additional responsibilities include:

Associate's degree in Computer Information Technology, computer Technology Integration, Networking Technology, or related area and one year of experience in the information technology field related to the position's role; or
- Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year experience in the information technology field related to the position's role; or
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, math or engineering or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Journey level required an additional one year of experience
- Advanced level required an additional two years of experience.

100% technical support over the phone which requires long term sitting or standing at a desk for 8 hours a day.

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.