IT Systems Administrator

MTC Corrections•Joliet, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, providing quality services to local youth. MTC values its professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives. The IT Systems Administrator directly supervises the information systems technician, coordinates data processing functions, and performs specialized duties related to information systems management, ensuring compliance with government and management directives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and three years experience in management information systems operations, including Windows, office software applications, and PC hardware
Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Directly supervises the information systems technician
Coordinates the data processing functions and performs specialized duties related to information systems management, in compliance with government and management directives
Plan, coordinate and manage the center’s information systems
Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement departmental changes as approved by the director, finance and administration and coordinated with the manager, human resources prior to implementation
Assist the director, finance and administration in the preparation of departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures; review and recommend changes to budget authorizations
Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures affecting information systems; coordinate with other departments to ensure overall compliance with center objectives
Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students
Prepare related reports
Inspect facility regularly and maintain quality standards
Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment
Monitor data communications network to ensure that network is available to all system users and resolve data communication problems
Investigate and resolve computer software and hardware problems of users
Regulate access to computer data files; monitor data file use and update computer security files
Install, modify and make minor repairs to microcomputer hardware and software systems and provide technical assistance and training to system users
Oversee the operations of the center's computer network systems
Oversee the data processing functions of the center
Perform tests on data equipment where error conditions occur to determine the source of malfunctions
Coordinate technical matters and scheduling problems with the corporate information systems department
Serve on the center’s point of contact (POC) for MTC and Job Corps Data Center
Ensure appropriate access, as approved by the center director, is provided to each user
On a timely basis, remove users as directed and in all cases of discontinued employment
Install, modify and make minor repairs to microcomputer hardware and software systems
Provide technical assistance and training to system users
Provide orientation for new staff and students in automated systems
Recommend hardware and software needs to center management
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers
Participate in student employability programs and activities
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy
Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
Maintain accountability of staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management