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Director of Campus Support Services & Service Delivery

The University of Texas at Austin
flexible benefit account, sick time, tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan, remote work
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
Jun 30, 2026

Job Posting Title:

Director of Campus Support Services & Service Delivery

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Hiring Department:

Enterprise Technology - Engagement and Experience

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

Flexible work arrangements, including remote work, are available for this position. Applicants must be located in the greater Austin area and must be able to travel to campus as needed for occasional in-person events, training, team meetings, activities, and related business needs.

This position provides life/work balance with typically a 40-hour work week and travel limited to training (e.g., conferences/courses).

Enterprise Technology is dedicated to supporting the mission of the University of Texas at Austin of unlocking potential and preparing future leaders of the state.

Your skills will make a difference.

You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for research and the work you do will make a difference in the lives of our students, faculty and staff. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working for our campus.

The University of Texas at Austin and Enterprise Technology provide an outstanding benefits package to our staff. Those benefits include:

  • Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
  • Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
  • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
  • Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
  • Training and conference opportunities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Athletic ticket discounts
  • Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
  • Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital metro buses with staff ID card

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

This position requires you to maintain internet service and a mobile phone with voice and data plans to be used when required for work.

Purpose:

The Director of Campus Support Services & Service Delivery provides strategic and operational leadership for UT Austin's enterprise IT support delivery functions within Enterprise Technology's Engagement and Experience division. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Engagement and Experience, this role is accountable for the quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement of Tier 1 and Tier 2 campus support services, as well as key components of IT service delivery metrics and reporting processes that underpin exceptional service delivery across Enterprise Technology.

The Director ensures that campus-facing services are accessible, responsive, and aligned with the evolving needs of students, faculty, staff, and institutional stakeholders. This position fosters a culture of service excellence, data-driven decision-making, and proactive problem resolution while advancing UT Austin's commitment to outstanding user experience in all IT interactions.

Responsibilities:

1. Campus Support Services Leadership

  • Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for all Tier 1 and Tier 2 campus support operations, establishing the vision, priorities, and service delivery model for campus Enterprise Technology support.
  • Set clear performance standards and service-level expectations; oversee the modernization of metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to monitor and improve support quality and responsiveness.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop support staff across all tiers; promote professional growth, training, and a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure support services are accessible and effective for the university community, including students, faculty, researchers, retirees, and administrative staff.
  • Oversee and analyze escalation pathways between Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams and partner with other ET units to resolve complex technical issues efficiently through Tier 2 support channels.
  • Oversee Tier 1 and Tier 2 Major Incident response protocols; collaborating with service owners and service directors on frontline messaging and response.
  • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI-enabled support capabilities, self-service tools, automation, and virtual assistance platforms to improve service quality, operational efficiency, and user experience.

2. Service Quality & User Experience

  • Define, monitor, and act on key performance indicators for service delivery - including first-contact resolution, time to resolution, abandonment rates, and customer satisfaction - escalating concerns and driving corrective action when targets are not met.
  • Champion a continuous improvement culture rooted in user feedback and delivery data; surface recurring pain points, diagnose root causes, and lead targeted initiatives that produce measurable improvements to the campus experience.
  • Streamline escalation pathways between Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams and partner with ET units to resolve complex issues efficiently, reducing friction and handoff delays for end users. Collaborate with ET Division Leaders on strategies for ensuring consistent service delivery practices across the Enterprise Technology organization.
  • Ensure that service processes, workflows, and tools are designed around the needs of the person seeking help - balancing user experience with operational and compliance requirements.
  • Conduct regular reviews of support operations and service delivery practices to identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and improved satisfaction; present findings and strategic recommendations to AVP and ET leadership.
  • Stay current with emerging trends in IT support delivery, ITSM frameworks, and higher education technology services, and apply relevant best practices to advance UT Austin's service maturity.
  • Develop and champion a forward-looking vision for on campus technology services that enhances the student academic experience, expands equitable access to digital tools and resources, and supports UT Austin efforts to be the frontrunner in AI adoption in higher education.

3. Digital ID Program - Implementation & Transition Leadership

  • Provide strategic leadership for the long-term evolution of identity credential services, ensuring Digital ID capabilities align with university priorities, emerging technologies, security requirements, and customer experience objectives.
  • Lead the ID Center's strategic and operational role in UT Austin's transition to a Digital ID program - serving as the primary representative to the Digital ID Oversight Committee and institutional stakeholders, aligning program requirements with campus support capabilities, and maintaining service continuity throughout all phases of implementation and post-launch stabilization.
  • Drive the transformation of ID Center processes across credential issuance, user onboarding, access management, and troubleshooting workflows for both physical and digital formats.
  • Partner with the Digital ID Engagement Lead to execute a change management and communications plan that prepares students, faculty, and staff, for a "Digital First" approach.
  • Define and monitor post-implementation success metrics for the Digital ID program, including adoption rates, support volume trends, resolution times, and user satisfaction; report outcomes to E&E and ET leadership on a regular basis.

4. Operational Excellence & Resource Management

  • Maintain business continuity plans for critical support functions; ensure support operations can adapt rapidly to disruptions, including major incidents, high-demand periods, and institutional changes.
  • Ensure compliance with university policies, data privacy requirements, and applicable regulations in all support and service delivery activities.
  • Collaborate with AVP to develop and manage departmental operating budgets, staffing plans, vendor contracts, and resource allocation strategies to ensure efficient and sustainable service delivery.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build and sustain collaborative relationships with academic colleges, administrative departments, and other ET divisions to understand evolving support needs and align service delivery accordingly.
  • Partner with the AVP for Engagement and Experience and other senior ET leaders to develop and execute a multi-year support services delivery strategy that scales with institutional growth and technology change.
  • Engage with vendors, managed service providers, and technology partners to optimize service contracts, tools, and support capabilities.
  • Perform other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive professional experience in IT support services, service management, or a closely related area, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
  • Demonstrated understanding and experience with ServiceNow ITSM and CSM functionality.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-tiered IT support operations (Tier 1 and/or Tier 2) in a large, complex organization.
  • Strong knowledge of ITIL IT service delivery framework and hands-on experience implementing or improving service management processes.
  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire teams in a customer-focused, fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage effectively with technical staff, end users, and senior institutional leaders.
  • Experience using ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or equivalent tools to manage service delivery and reporting.
  • Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
  • U.S. Citizen, resident, or officially recognized asylee - Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
  • ITIL 4 Foundation certification or higher; additional certifications such as HDI Support Center Director, PMP, or related credentials are a plus.
  • Experience in higher education IT or large public-sector organizations, with an understanding of the unique support needs of academic and research communities.
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow configuration, workflow automation, and reporting capabilities.
  • Demonstrated success driving organizational change, service transformation, or large-scale ITSM implementations.
  • Experience with contact center or service desk technologies, including telephony systems, chat platforms, and self-service portals.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles as applied to technology support services.
Salary Range

$135,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions:
  • May work around standard office conditions
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)
Work Shift:

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm; Occasional nights or weekends may be required

Required Materials
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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