Educational Technology Infrastructure Administrator

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION:
Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

Department:
Management Information Services

Unit:
Professional and Administrative Exempt

Salary:
Determined by the district and a comprehensive benefits package

JOB SUMMARY

The Educational Technology Infrastructure Administrator designs full technology solutions, manages technology solutions implementation and upgrade projects, and manages/directs subcontractors and other GRPS technicians. The Administrator is also responsible for project management involving deployment of upgraded or new systems and technologies for the educational and instructional areas of the district. This position reports to the Coordinator of Management Information Services (MIS).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

* Design, develop, document, create, and maintain specifications, applications, and configurations for educational technology systems and components that enhance educational opportunities for students

* Serve as the project manager for the deployment of upgraded and new systems and technologies in all educational and instructional areas of the district

* Serve as the lead designer of educational technology infrastructure systems and work with Educational Technology Specialists and other stakeholders to insure alignment with educational and instructional goals

* Design, develop, document plans and manage the work of subcontractors and their agents in the design, implementation, and repair of systems and components

* Manages/direct subcontractors and other GRPS

* Troubleshoot hardware, software, and infrastructure components and facilitate repairs throughout the district

* Provide project plans, task progress, and task completion data prepared in a professional manner to supervisor and support personnel

* Facilitate training regarding new and updated systems or features for MIS team members and customers

* Give oral and/or written reports including project plans to supervisor regarding tasks in progress, planned, and completed.

* Maintain inventory and maintenance records of hardware, software, and infrastructure components in the educational and instructional areas of the district

* Maintain software-based solutions to monitor and report on use of educational technology components and applications

* Maintain a high level of technical knowledge and expertise through a continual education process, both formal and self-taught

* Participate in district network and systems planning and design to ensure interoperability of systems and infrastructure

* Interact with team members, administration, students, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways

* Perform other tasks, as requested

This description describes the type and level of work performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

* 3 years' experience in designing and maintaining educational technology systems, leading technology implementation projects, and hands-on experience in repair and maintenance of computing devices, audio/visual presentation/performance technologies, and digital teaching technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

* Associates degree in computer science (or other similarly named degree)

* Experience with enterprise network hardware and software

* Experience with specific applications and technologies preferred, including the following:
Windows Desktop OSes, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office
365, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft One Drive, Apple iOS, Chrome OS, Mac OS, Android OS, Microsoft Active Directory, 802.11 wireless networking, structured ethernet cabling systems, Apple TV, Vivi Wireless Presenters, RS-232, TCP/IP, and IR-based A/V control systems, audio enhancement systems, live production audio and video systems, video displays and projection systems, interactive display systems, digital collaboration systems, remote meeting…