Job Summary:

• Manages/monitors the design and structure of moderate to complex area network configuration.
• Analyzes, designs and administers the performance of network connections/ configurations at the school or department level.
• Performs cost-benefit analysis on various hardware/software upgrades, etc.
• Manages the performance of six or more software packages from fairly simple to complex levels of sophistication.
• Provides programming skills of various complexity, utilizing such languages as Assembler, C, Pascal, etc.
• Oversees and/or performs the physical set-up of a network, assuring integrity of communication/connections.
• Consults with vendors, faculty, staff, and management concerning projected enhancements to hardware/software and networking capabilities.
• Performs complex problem determination and resolution identifying networking problems at the department/school level.
• Assists management in developing reports and procedures to optimize the benefits of network capabilities.
• Provides training to staff, faculty and management in the utilization of various software (i.e., data bases, spreadsheets, word processing, and statistical packages).
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Education / Experience:

Standard office equipment.  Medium to  large-sized area networks (i.e., LAN's, WAN's).

Working Environment:

Standard computer services environment.

Other: 

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.