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Information Technology Services Administrative Office Coordinator

Eastern New Mexico University
Full-time
On-site
Main Campus - Portales, New Mexico, United States


Position Overview


Position Summary
The IT Administrative Office Coordinator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the IT department and ensuring smooth vendor management. This role involves managing day-to-day office operations, coordinating IT-related activities, and maintaining productive relationships with external vendors.


Requirements


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Vendor Relationship & Procurement Management:
    1. Establish and maintain effective relationships with technology vendors and service providers.
    2. Manage vendor contracts, including negotiating terms, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements.
    3. Coordinate with vendors to procure, install, and maintain IT equipment and services.
    4. Address and resolve vendor-related issues or discrepancies promptly and professionally.
  • Administrative Support:
    1. Perform general administrative tasks for the IT department, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, planning special events, and coordinating IT projects.
    2. Prepare and maintain IT documentation, including inventory records, procedural manuals, and project reports.
    3. Assist with the onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely allocation and return of IT equipment and access credentials.
    4. Monitor departmental budgets related to purchasing, providing regular updates to the department head. Assist in preparing financial reports, ensuring all purchasing activities are documented and reconciled.
  • Project Coordination:
    1. Assist in the planning and executing of IT projects, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within scope.
    2. Support the organization and logistics of IT-related events such as training sessions and system updates.
  • Supervision:
  1. Supervise student employees, if applicable
  • Regular and Predictable Attendance Required.
  • Performs Other Job-Related Duties as Assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements:
 Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, related field, or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Previous experience in an administrative support role, preferably within an IT department.
  • Strong understanding of IT systems, hardware, and software.
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities with a keen eye for detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and manage vendor relationships.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with IT management tools.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.


Working Conditions


Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

  • Work is sedentary, sometimes requiring occasional exerting up to 25 pounds of force and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Essential Functions:[As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities, and physical demands.  This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]


Additional Information


Application Review Date: Open Until Filled
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check. 
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:   
Required Documents: Letter of Interest
Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.       
 
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