EJP Computer Lab Coordinator

University of Illinois - Education Justice Project • Danville, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Education Justice Project (EJP) seeks a Computer Lab Coordinator to manage its computer lab at Danville Correctional Center. This lab is a vital resource for EJP programs, including for-credit courses, writing and math partners, STEM workshops, and Language Partners. EJP students use the lab for assignments, lesson preparation, and to gain computer proficiency. The coordinator will foster a purposeful 'third space' that supports community building and meets the lab's functional needs, working with a computer lab team and an incarcerated student advisory committee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven managerial or administrative experience
• Good familiarity with computer labs and multiple software interfaces
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice values

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with issues related to incarceration, criminal justice, reentry, and related matters

Responsibilities

• Maintain the hardware in the computer lab, addressing technical issues with servers, workstations, laptops, printers, scanners, and projectors.
• Maintain the software library, ensuring functionality and providing adequate documentation for students.
• Ensure active involvement of EJP students and stakeholders in lab management.
• Expand hardware and software resources when funding is available, assessing and selecting new resources and upgrades.
• Develop and enforce computer lab use policies consistent with DCC and IDOC regulations.
• Perform general maintenance and upkeep of user accounts, promptly providing new accounts and archiving inactive ones.
• Provide training on computer lab policies and general use to incoming and current EJP instructors and students.
• Assist EJP instructors with software training, clearance, and installation of new software.
• Oversee 'Pit Crew' operations, providing feedback and resources for their growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level