Technology Coordinator

Exempt (Y/N): Yes                                          SALARY LEVEL:  Negotiable

SHIFT: 8:00am to 5:00pm, M-F typical          DIVISION:

LOCATION: All School                                   DEPARTMENT: Technology

EMPLOYEE NAME:                                       SUPERVISOR: Director of Technology

PREPARED BY: John Wickenhaeuser             DATE: 03/02/16

APPROVED BY:                                             DATE:

Ojai Valley School is seeking a full-time Technology Coordinator to work as part of a team advancing the school’s technology initiatives on its two campuses in Ojai, California. Candidates must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competency in independent thinking, strong problem-solving, technical and communications skills, and demonstrated proficiency in desktop support, networking, server management, and website development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Director of Technology, and exercising a high degree of independence, the Technology Coordinator will play a central role in maintaining and advancing the school’s Information Technology operations for fall and summer programs while providing leadership and support for the effective use of technology in support of the school’s mission.

Specific responsibilities and duties of this position include:

1. Provide initial desktop support to faculty, staff and administrators.
2. Maintain the school’s wired and wireless network and server infrastructure.
3. Maintain the school’s server infrastructure including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, backups, storage and Filemaker database server.
4. Assist with the management of the Zimbra Collaboration server, the Moodle web-based Course Management system, and Wiki.
5. Collaborate with the Director of Technology on the project list for future technology upgrades, as well as on-going technology needs and requests on both campuses.
6. Assist the Director of Technology with database management of student information systems on both campuses.
7. Train faculty and staff in use of Technology tools in informal one-on-one sessions and scheduled seminars.
8. Assist the Director of Technology with management and development of the school’s websites for fall and summer programs.
9. Inspire teachers and students to embrace the use of technology; Demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm to support the technology needs and projects initiated by teachers and students.
10. Collaborate with the Director of Technology to find and evaluate cutting-edge technologies the school might be interested in and introduce them to faculty and staff.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required to:

1. Contribute ideas, vision and leadership to advance the school’s mission and philosophy
2. Work effectively as a member of a team
3. Work independently and accurately under deadline pressure
4. Work in a focused manner amid multiple distractions, projects, and changing priorities
5. Complete administrative tasks and obligations in a timely manner
6. Work flexible hours as needed to provide tech support

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. 5+ years’ experience troubleshooting and using Macs and PCs preferred
3. Knowledge of networking
4. Strong technology literacy
5. Experience working with technology in an academic environment
6. Familiarity and experience with Active Directory, Routed IP Networks, Web Servers, Linux and Windows Servers, DHCP and DNS
7. Experience troubleshooting printers
8. Knowledge of wireless networking implementation, configuration, and security
9. Knowledge of Filemaker Pro preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ojai Valley School is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religions, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Ojai Valley School is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religions, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.  To submit your resume or for further assistance or information, please contact Sandy Bowers at ovsjobs@ovs.org.