Information Technology

Colleague Support Team Purpose

The Colleague Support Team (CST) intends to obtain the optimal use of Datatel software, including Colleague & WebAdvisor (e-Services). The CST is concerned with accurate entry, retrieval and usage of information and effective workflows for the institution. The CST is responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and, if applicable, approving software setup releases, fixes, and interfaces for their area of specialty.

Member Roles and Responsibilities


  Member Function

  • Gain a detailed understanding of the Colleague system in order to maximize the system’s benefits to their department
  • Provide first line Colleague support, on-site coaching, and mentoring for all users within their department

  Liaises with

  • Colleague users within department
  • Colleague Support Team members
  • Administrative Systems staff

  Main Responsibilities

  • Provide first line support for all users within their department for training, troubleshooting, and ad-hoc reporting
  • Provide informal one-to-one coaching and support for their departmental users
  • Document departmental business processes
  • Maintain module parameters, defaults and options as required
  • Identify reporting needs and learn ad-hoc reporting tools
  • Inform departmental users of minor changes to Colleague
  • Attend Colleague Support Team meetings (every month)
  • Provide input and feedback to Administrative Systems staff and other CST members
  • Participate in end user testing of software updates and new releases
  • Keep up to date with Administrative Systems projects
  • Approve user access requests for their area of responsibility
  • Attend training opportunities

  Colleague Support Team - Member Specification

  • Good business process knowledge
  • Enthusiastic and positive, both about Colleague and change
  • Respected for both knowledge and experience within the department
  • Good communication skills
  • Problem solver
  • Competent in use of IT, specifically Colleague
Updated 02/06/06