Workplace Culture NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.Special Information
- While the organization is based on the NAU Mountain Campus, it requires substantial travel throughout Arizona.
- Remote work option within the state of Arizona, and candidates living in the central or western parts of Arizona are encouraged to apply.
Job Description The Education Technology Consortium provides software support and technical services to school districts and charter schools (K-12) within the state of Arizona. As part of the ETC Network team, this position is responsible for equipment installations, ongoing maintenance and support of a variety of network equipment, software support, and working with both the technical and non-technical staff at supported sites to resolve network and desktop/tablet related problems. The position requires frequent travel across Arizona. User Support - 50%
- Work with users via telephone, email, or in person to solve problems with ETC supported software and hardware.
- Provide frontline support for day-to-day operations and procedures. Assist senior engineers with site-based projects as needed.
- Provide onsite and remote support for technology used in schools and classrooms such as maintenance of laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, and desktops. Update OS, ensure connectivity, install applications, and push out secure browsers for standardized testing.
Technical Troubleshooting - 20%
- Research, diagnose, and resolve connectivity problems, including possible hardware failures, as well as usage problems relating to server, network, and/or internet connectivity. Travel to sites to resolve problems is often required.
- Monitor daily backup jobs for remote sites. Monitor Antivirus for remote sites. Report and mitigate virus outbreaks as needed. Maintain updates to software. Support site-based content filters. Work with senior staff on software management schemes.
- Perform supported site health checks to proactively respond to potential problems and prevent service outages and trouble reports.
Site and User Administration - 15%
- Assist senior engineers in reviewing and maintaining the health and security of server related equipment for remote sites.
- Maintain a clear understanding of applications and services developed in-house to enhance and increase the efficiency of ETC services.
- Assist with Google Workspace Administration for multiple School Districts. This includes but not limited to; add/delete users, manage devices, and configure security and settings to keep data safe
- Install and support various Microsoft services in both standard and virtual environments: IIS, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, and print/file services.
Network Support - 10%
- Participate in the installation of hardware, software and control elements of the network. Install a broad spectrum of network equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, wireless devices, VoIP phone systems, disk arrays, and backup systems. Work will occur at supported K-12 sites.
- ETC sites are located primarily but not exclusively in Yavapai, Mohave, Maricopa, Yuma, and Cochise counties.
Other - 5%
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates or bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; AND,
- 2-4 years of relevant experience; OR,
- Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of MS servers, Active Directory, group policy, and a variety of client operating systems
- Knowledge of network backup systems, antivirus products, and content filters.
- Knowledge of a variety of networking equipment and phone systems.
- Must have excellent telephone and personal communication skills.
- Must have ability to provide quality service to meet customer expectations and maintain internal and external customer relations.
- Ability to work with clients of varied cultural backgrounds.
- Customer service and help desk experience required.
- Must be comfortable with Windows OS, IOS, Chromebooks/GSuite, and MS Office products.
Background Information This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting.If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report . The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campushason-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities.If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) ###-#### or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.Salary Salary range begins at $54,779. Annual salarycommensurate with candidate's qualifications and relatedexperience. FLSA Status This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.Benefits This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website . Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU.NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.Learning and Development Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.Application Deadline November 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.How to Apply To apply for this position, please click on the Apply button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the Submit button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact theDisability Resources Office at928-###-####, ...@nau.edu , or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.Equal Employment Opportunity Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Know Your Rights Poster NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.