Salary: $65,100.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 240030-B

Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO

Department: Institutional Support


The Community College of Aurora has expanded its IT department and created new exciting opportunities for IT professionals. This an excellent opportunity to contribute to a team that is building an infrastructure that will provide our students and staff cutting edge technology.

Why Consider Working at CCA?

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are located in the third largest city in the state- one that is still growing rapidly and is known for its rich culture and diversity!

We are proud to be a key partner as our community continues to grow and are excited to continue growing with it to meet the ever-changing needs of the labor market. We value team members who share this pride and passion to serve individuals of a wide variety of cultural, socio-economic, and experiential backgrounds and with commitment to growth and excellence.

We actively promote a dynamic learning environment to support differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds as our students strive to reach their academic and career goals. CCA enrolls 11,000 students annually and is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and Minority Serving Institution with over 62% of our student population identifying as students of color and we are now Colorado's first Achieving the Dream school.

Our team is collaborative, innovative, and respectful. We provide opportunities for growth, development, and engagement to our team members to ensure our team grows and learns just as much as our students! We embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into everything we do and are data-informed to drive access and quality within our academic and support services so that each and every student has the community necessary to be successful

. About Your Role:

Under the direction of the Information Technology (IT) Director, this individual maintains and administers Community College of Aurora's (CCA) networks and serves as a Network subject matter expert. Provide hands-on configuration and support for switches, wireless, and associated network infrastructure components; works to develop, document, maintain and enforce technical services procedures, and standards oversee and maintain all assets related to CCA'S network infrastructure.This position assists and recommends any design change to network infrastructure.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge or TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, certificate based 802.1X authentication, TACACS
• Working knowledge of Contact Centers and scripting related to the management of call flows.
• Requires well-developed communication skills to convey highly technical concepts with a wide range of internal contacts and administrators, as well as to deal effectively with external contractors.
• Requires excellent personnel management and communication skills, conducts training and facilitating small group processes, and coordinates and communicates with other departments within CCA to achieve a common goal.
• Must be able to design, plan, deploy and maintain a network infrastructure with complex technical requirements.
• Must be able to analyze and evaluate the needs of users and develop the most effective program or solution to meet those needs.
• Must be able to read, interpret and apply complex technical information, and relay that information to college leadership and stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Configures and monitors Network/system resources. Identifies diagnoses and resolves problems with network troubleshooting tools.
• Develops and maintains Network/System procedures to insure the integrity and usability of the Network/System resources.
• Responds to requests from co-workers for assistance in the setup, configuration of a supported Network/System, LAN device Configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain the current Meraki wireless network infrastructure, plan for future growth and make recommendations regarding emerging technologies.
• Research new technologies and make recommendations for network and process/procedure improvements.
• Research and analyze technologies to support the College in support of college business needs by studying trade journals, attending seminars or training, meeting with vendors and other business representatives, evaluating hardware and software during trial periods, and determining whether or not the product meets the College's requirements.
• Provide Network and Telephony functionality in support of the College.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for any IT issues after hours.
• This position may require a flexible work schedule to provide services before and after regular business hours and on weekends from home or a CCA office location.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

• Associate's Degree and at least two years of experience in computer systems technology and network management (experience may be substituted for formal education on a one-for-one-year basis).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in CIS or comparable program degree
• Three to five years of experience with current industry networking technologies.
• Advanced degree and/or certifications in the IT industry.
• Experience with the design, installation, setup, and configuration of Cisco and Meraki Networking devices:
• Network Design and Engineering, Network Design and Mgmt Theory, Project Management (large and small), Balancing multiple projects, Systems Change Management Processes, Problem Analysis / Troubleshooting hardware/software LAN, wireless systems, video conferencing, structured cabling.
• Experience in a higher education computing environment.

Supplemental information

Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $65,100.00. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Monday, July 11, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.ed

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu.

Colorado Residency Requirement:

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

You matter. You are valued. You belong. CCA is a community that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through Inclusive Excellence. We can only achieve this together. CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement . Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence. We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act:

(The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations:

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA):

The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Community College of Aurora will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/auroraccco/jobs/3610564/it-network-administrator

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