Open Position

Information Technology Coordinator

General Summary

The Information Technology Coordinator at Virtus Academy is responsible for providing IT services to all students, staff, and visitors. In addition, the coordinator maintains our firewall and various vendor platforms. The job requires a customer service mindset, good judgment, strong communication/organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask. And, liking children is a must because we will have around 700 of them next year, many of whom lose their passwords, forget to charge their devices, and sometimes look for ways to circumvent our Internet safety protocols.

Essential Job Functions

● Set up and maintain firewalls, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
● Work with administration in developing and maintaining continuity and recovery plans
● Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade networks (including installing access points)
● Monitor and recommend updates/improvements as needed
● Support and administer Google backend, Go Guardian, as well as other third-party platforms
● Ensure network security and connectivity
● Monitor network performance and test for weaknesses
● Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords for more than 70 staff and 700 students
● Resolve problems reported by end users
● Work at the direction of administration in developing and administering network policies
● Articulate system requirements and design solutions
● Develop and maintain technology inventory
● Work in conjunction with security personnel to provide any IT services needed
● Other duties as assigned as may be assigned

General Job Functions

Job Specifications

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

● information technology experience/formal education (preference given to candidates with a
minimum of an associates degree from a regionally accredited institution)
● able to thrive in a challenging work environment with minimal supervision
● possess collaborative and interpersonal skills required to work with individuals and teams

Disclaimer Statement

Virtus Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and the school’s needs as it determines. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.