IT Specialist and Google for Education Administrator

Wakefield School, located in The Plains, Virginia, seeks an IT Specialist and Google for Education Administrator to serve as a member of its staff. The IT Specialist would serve as the primary Google for Education Administrator and tech support service, providing daily on-site support in coordination with a remote help desk contractor, including regular maintenance and updating of computers and printers, and assistance with acquisition and deployment of new devices. 

Wakefield School provides a dynamic and engaging school environment, and this role is critical to the success of our students, faculty, and staff. In addition to a network, copy machines, and employee computers (largely Windows-based), Wakefield School hosts an active array of technologies, including an iPad/Chromebook program for students, SmartBoards and interactive displays in classrooms, tech labs with PCs and Macbooks running Adobe Creative Suite, and a Design Lab with 3D printers, laser cutter, and film equipment. Responsibilities may vary according to a candidate’s experience, interests, and professional growth. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Google Workspace for Education Administrator, administering the domain, organizations, users, and groups, including security settings, access permissions, and matriculation for G Suite for Education.
• Integrate network domain management through Microsoft Active Directory with primary off-site network management
• Administer third-party add-ons and Google integrations, including but not limited to Grammarly and Go Guardian.
• Device management, including Chromebooks, PCs, Macs, and iPads
• Design and develop Google sites, including faculty sites
• Support the design and development of school portals
• Provide Help Desk support and handle tech requests (e.g., projection, printing, wifi, database, portal access, and password management).
• Contribute to the support and ongoing evaluation of the school technology plan.
• Purchase, install, and provide logistical support for hardware and software to enhance technology use in the educational setting.
• Create help documents and protocols to support the use of technology on campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. in Computer Science and/or 3+ years of experience in a school setting.
• Extensive experience with G Suite for Education administration.
• Proficient computer user with knowledge of troubleshooting methods.
• Experience with databases, Veracross, or other school learning management systems is a plus.
• Ability to relate effectively to faculty, staff, students, and families and work collaboratively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates discretion in all school interactions.