Title: Information Technology Specialist I

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: The hourly hiring range for this position is $25.59-$34.55. Actual hourly rate will be commensurate with competencies and/or experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:
This is a part-time in-person position of 28 hours per week reporting to the Director of Adult Education. The role requires the inventory and maintenance of Chromebooks for Adult Education classrooms throughout the region. Technician needs to coordinate with IT staff in schools, two jail facilities, and business locations to assure system requirements are met. The Tech supports teachers and students in accessing programs and is the main point of contact. Tech responds to IT work tickets within 24 hours. Tech proctors remote testing sessions and in-person GED testing at two jails. Tech coordinates IT needs with Laurel Ridge IT Team and secures quotes from vendors for licensed educational software. Tech is present at semester registrations to assist with Chromebook functions. Assists with Facebook postings.

The position is housed at Laurel Ridge Middleton Campus and serves locations in Winchester and Frederick county.

Compensation

The hourly hiring range for this position is $25.59-$34.55. Actual hourly rate will be commensurate with competencies and/or experience. The position is part time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.

Telework


According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking , effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
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Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Considerable experience with:

• Google Workspace for Education
• WiFi Connectivity (access and troubleshooting)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Assessing system requirements for instructional hardware and software
• The ability to communicate effectively across multiple platforms such as email, telephone, and in-person. The ability to collaborate with students, college employees and other stakeholders to assess and address issues with information technology systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience proctoring online assessments preferred.
Ability to speak Spanish preferred.