PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW: https://necc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=203441 About Northern Essex Community College: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves more than 5,000 students annually across its campuses in Haverhill and Lawrence, Massachusetts, conveniently located within easy reach of Boston and the scenic beaches and state parks of New England's coastline. Recognized as one of the 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges by NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development), NECC's success is driven by a mission-centered culture and a highly engaged workforce. As the first federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution in New England, NECC remains committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects and supports the communities it serves. Rooted in the Merrimack Valley, NECC plays a vital role in strengthening the region through workforce development, expanded access to affordable higher education, increased degree attainment, and strong partnerships with businesses. NECC employees are united by a shared commitment expanding access to educational opportunities, supporting students in completing their academic journey in a timely and equitable manner, and preparing graduates for long-term success in the workforce. The college invests in its people through ongoing professional development opportunities, collaborative leadership, and a supportive work environment. Job Description: POSITION: Full-Time Assistant Director of Client Services (Assistant Director):Information Technology Services; Haverhill & Lawrence Campuses; 37.5 hours per week; Non-Unit Professional Position. SUMMARY:The Assistant Director of Client Services provides leadership and operational oversight for the College's Service Desk and client support operations across both the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, responsive, and customer-focused IT support services for faculty, staff, and students. The Assistant Director supervises Service Desk personnel and coordinates daily support activities, spending three (3) days per week at the Lawrence Campus and two (2) days per week at the Haverhill Campus. This position works closely with infrastructure, systems, and academic technology teams to ensure effective incident resolution, service delivery, and continuous improvement of IT support services. RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Supervise and provide direction to Union Service Desk staff across both campuses Manage staff scheduling, coverage, performance evaluations, and professional development Foster a customer-service-oriented culture focused on responsiveness and user satisfaction Serve as an escalation point for complex or high-priority support issues Oversee daily Service Desk operations including ticket intake, triage, escalation, and resolution Ensure timely and effective resolution of incidents and service requests Monitor service metrics and implement improvements Develop and maintain Service Desk procedures and documentation Ensure consistent, high-quality IT support across environments Coordinate support for endpoint devices, classrooms, labs, and user-facing technologies Collaborate with endpoint, infrastructure, and security teams Coordinate support coverage between campuses Act as a liaison between IT teams and stakeholders Participate in project planning and implementation Manage Labstats for usage of shared devices Maintain IT service management processes and documentation Mange IT inventory for end user devices Develop road map for equipment lifecycle management PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW: https://necc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=203441 Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience. Five (5) years of experience in IT support or service desk operations. Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a Union Environment Strong knowledge of IT service management principles Excellent communication and customer service skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in a higher education IT environment Familiarity with ITSM tools Experience supporting Windows, macOS, and mobile devices. ITIL Foundation certification Bilingual (Spanish/English) Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Northern Essex Community College does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information). Additional Information: SALARY:Anticipated starting salary range is $95,000 - $100,000 annually with complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP Application Instructions: TO APPLY:To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration: Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role Resume/CV Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled. Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors) DEADLINE:Open until filled /Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer./ /Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at://http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery/ Job: Education Organization: Northern Essex Comm College Title: *Assistant Director of Client Services Location: Massachusetts-Haverhill - 100 Elliot Street Requisition ID: 260005GK
