George Washington University

Supervisor, Technology Support Centers

George Washington University$70K — $111K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Washington, DC
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (degree must be conferred by start date)
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills effective with diverse stakeholders
  • Experience with enterprise-level technology support, including Windows, MacOS, Office, Zoom, Google Workspace
  • Experience leading or supervising technical support in a customer-focused environment
  • Familiarity with incident management tools and ITSM methodologies
  • Ability to handle high-priority technology requests discreetly and efficiently
  • Possession of preferred certifications like ITIL/ITSM, Six Sigma, or HDI.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of technical support personnel and oversee senior technical staff as needed
  • Plan workforce needs, schedule personnel, and ensure adequate support coverage
  • Manage ticketing, reporting trends and metrics to leadership
  • Train and advise faculty, staff, and students on endpoint technologies and IT services
  • Contribute to policy decision-making and service improvement initiatives
  • Promote customer service excellence and documentation development
  • Collaborate with other supervisors for consistent service across the university.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Tuition benefits for employee and dependents
  • Paid time off and leave options
  • Well-being programs and various voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description
As the Supervisor, Technology Support Center, you will lead a team of technical support professionals delivering technology support across assigned university portfolios, including academic schools, administrative units, or executive offices. Leveraging technical expertise in endpoint and collaboration support, you will combine direct team leadership with operational oversight, participating in hands-on support as needed to resolve complex Tier II following initial triage by the IT Support Center. Based on the Foggy Bottom Campus with occasional travel to other GW locations, the position requires strong leadership, communication, customer service, and relationship-management skills, as well as the ability to work with urgency, professionalism, and discretion. Primary Responsibilities The position directly supervises two or more technical support personnel in a cross-functional technology support center and may provide shared oversight of senior technical staff in collaboration with functional managers. The position is responsible for workforce planning, scheduling personnel to ensure adequate support coverage, ticket management, reporting trends and metrics to leadership, and developing staff through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and hiring activities. The position consults, trains, advises, documents, and informs faculty, staff, and students regarding endpoint technologies, collaboration tools, and related IT products and services. The Supervisor contributes to decisions regarding policies, procedures, service improvements, resource planning, and other activities that support the delivery of technology services. The position promotes excellent customer service, documentation development, cross-training, and knowledge sharing to ensure continuity of services, operational effectiveness, promote self-service, and a positive customer experience. As a management position, the role is responsible for hiring, coaching, training, mentoring, managing performance, and determining future staffing needs while fostering a collaborative and customer-focused team environment. The role also collaborates with other supervisors and support teams to ensure consistent service delivery and operational support across GW. This position may require occasional work outside normal business hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and support for special events, executive activities, or other university operational needs. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 4 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: 3 Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with executives, students, staff and faculty. 3 Experience supporting enterprise-level technology solutions, including Windows and MacOS endpoints, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Google Workspace, classroom technologies, desktop imaging, network connectivity, and internal applications. 3 Experience leading or providing functional supervision to technical support staff in a customer-focused service environment. 3 Experience with incident management tools, service delivery practices, and ITSM methodologies. 3 Experience supporting high-priority, time-sensitive, or executive-level technology requests while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. 3 Strong organizational, planning, stakeholder-management, and team leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Preferred certifications include ITIL/ITSM, Six Sigma, HDI, or related certifications. Hiring Range $70,068.63 - $111,965.33 GW Staff Approach to Pay How is pay for new employees determined at GW? Healthcare Benefits GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs. II. JOB DETAILS Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: GW IT Family Information Technology Sub-Family Tech Support/Service Delivery Stream Management Level Level 1 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes Employee Onsite Status Hybrid Telework: Yes Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status Internal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: S014418 Job Open Date: 08/21/2026 Job Close Date: If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

About George Washington University

George Washington University is a private research university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a variety of fields, including business, law, medicine, and public policy. The university is located in Washington, D.C., and has a total enrollment of approximately 28,000 students. George Washington University was founded in 1821 and has a long history of academic excellence and research innovation. The university is known for its strong programs in international affairs, political science, and public health.
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