Technology Assistant

The Avery Coonley School is a coed Pre-K - Grade 8 independent school serving academically bright and gifted students. The school is located in Downers Grove, a suburb 15 miles west of Chicago. For more information about the school, visit its website at www.averycoonley.org

This is a 1 day a week, part-time, not benefits eligible position. 

Position Summary

The Technology Assistant helps the Director of Technology to ensure that all Information Technology equipment at ACS is operating properly and effectively. 

Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Provides technology customer service.
• Provides timely responses to requests (e-mail, phone, in-person or written).
• Works with faculty on implementing effective use of technology in classroom.
• Trains staff and faculty members on use of technology, as necessary.
• Assists ACS personnel on advanced multi-media projects.

IT Department

• Meets with Director of Technology regularly to help address outstanding issues.
• Helps with inventory of software and hardware.
• Upgrades and maintains necessary network devices as directed by supervisor.
• Supports VoIP devices. 
• Helps to support Active Directory accounts and cloud-based solutions including Office 365.
• Helps with database integration and support, as directed. 

Qualifications

• Education and experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Independent school experience preferred.
• Skills and ability
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with parents, faculty, staff, and students.
  • Passion for working in an educational environment. 

Please e-mail resume and cover letter to: 201710hr@averycoonley.org