Duties

Key Responsibilities:

Oversees the installation, repair, inventory, and maintenance of the District’s network and IT equipment and necessary software. 

Develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive security plan to ensure network integrity and reduce the risk of attacks, comprised systems or data, and network outages.

Serves as a District liaison with outside IT professionals for specific projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics or related field (preferred) or compensating experience
• Minimum of three (3) years' administrative/supervisory experience in the management of information systems and network administration
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously without compromising quality
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong customer service skills in a variety of settings (phone, email, in person)
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, handle multiple projects independently, and meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills, including the ability to make technology understandable to a variety of end users
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Salary/Benefits

The entry level base salary for this position is expected to be approximately $78,427, plus highly competitive benefits, including 100% Board-paid IMRF contributions and 100% Board-paid employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Additional compensation above the base is offered for those with previous successful experience. Questions about salaries or fringe benefits should be directed to the Human Resources Office.

Additional Notes

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews will be conducted as soon as a suitable pool of candidates is found. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials as soon as possible.  

Important Notes

• If you are interested in a brief, confidential conversation regarding your possible interest in this position prior to filling out an application, please contact Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Ken Kleber at (217) 351-3822.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at whitehna@u4sd.org. Please include your résumé.

How to Apply

Please apply online HERE.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/champaignschools/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?Category=Administration&AppliTrackJobId=2178&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

Email Address

hr@u4sd.org

School District

https://www.applitrack.com/champaignschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/champaignschools/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?Category=Administration&AppliTrackJobId=2178&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card