Step into a leadership role as Steve & Kate’s Senior Technical Operations Support Specialist at Bright Horizons, where you will be chiefly focused on the support of custom and off- the-shelf software applications and hardware for Steve & Kate’s Camp. At Steve & Kate's, we put kids in the driver’s seat. Campers choose minute to minute what they do, with whom, and for how long, because kids who learn to make decisions today build the self-confidence they’ll need to wrangle unknowns tomorrow.
The individual will manage a support desk ticketing system and will ensure that outstanding internal support and accurate, complete information is provided to end users that report issues or request assistance. The individual will ensure that support SLAs are met, and that correct escalation paths are followed in the troubleshooting and resolution of all issues. Additionally this individual will be responsible for the management of thousands of staff- and camper-facing mobile devices as well as connectivity management of devices at all locations with tightly restricted or captive portals as needed.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Employee referral bonus program
Tuition reimbursement program
Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role receive up to: 40 hours of paid sick time per year, 60 hours of paid vacation time per year, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 9 paid holidays annually.
Responsibilities:
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Working hours: willing to work 7:30am-4:30pm EST
Management of Staff help tickets for the Camp’s proprietary camp management system and app.
Coordination of deliverables and management of SLAs with cross-functional teams: Ensure devices are delivered to designated locations/persons as per the SLAs agreed to in the contracts (e.g. devices from our provisioning partner to our warehouses within the agreed to SLAs, bug fixes in 3rd party applications delivered within the timelines outlined in the support SLAs, etc)
Maintain internal knowledge base documentation for support desk staff
Maintain end user facing knowledge base documentation
Ensure high level of responsiveness/internal support
Perform regular analysis of support needs to identify areas of targeted training or system development
Perform regular analysis of support process to identify and implement strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Provide online support during scheduled times, specifically camp set-up weekends, holidays and camp opening hours
Ad-hoc Projects and Audits including software vendor budget management
Participate in solution scoping activities for development initiatives aimed at improving usability and limiting end user support needs
Manage device enrollment and device profile installation process for both camp and staff device deployments.
Manage wireless/data-enabled devices (hot-spots, phones)
Work with camp staff and facility IT staff to resolve connectivity issues related to the location’s wifi restrictions
User Acceptance Testing
Perform and document results of user acceptance testing in advance of software releases
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or technical school degree in Information Technology systems, Computer science, information science - Preferred
3-5 years experience in an IT focused customer support role - Required
Additional Job Requirements
Strong computer skills which include a proficiency in Google suite, Asana or other project management software, Apple mobile iOS
Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) software such as Jamf, Kandji or inTune
A good understanding of, and experience with, network fundamentals, basic troubleshooting techniques, and familiarity with wireless network components like access points and routers.
The individual must be able to easily adapt to new systems/software/programs and have a track record of working with Proprietary Management Information Systems.
The individual must have excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills, a strong customer service philosophy, impeccable organization, attention to detail and follow-up skills.
The ability to work on cross-functional teams and prioritize work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment will be essential as this position requires someone who thrives in a team environment as well as in an individual setting; and functions effectively under pressure.
A willingness to take on new projects, flexibility regarding department responsibilities, and having an intellectual aggressiveness with a track record of success in identifying, troubleshooting and resolving issues and questions related to complex processes and systems.
The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, results-driven and goal-oriented, someone who is comfortable setting aggressive goals and exceeding them.
Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:
The annual starting salary for this position is between $75,000 – 85,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors
Deadline to Apply Information:
This posting is anticipated to remain open until March 24, 2025.
Compensation: $75,000-$85,000Life at Bright Horizons:Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.
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Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
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