Information Technology Coordinator PC 1958 SY 2026-2027

Position Title: Information Technology Coordinator

Pay Grade: A-1 Period of Employment: 12 months

Description Approved/ Revised: 02/2026 FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Director of Information Technology

General Responsibilities: The Coordinator of Information Technology plans manages and coordinates the program activities and personnel of the department supporting the use of technology to meet the Divisions strategic mission goals and objectives.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Plans and supervises the daily activities of the Division technology department.
• Develops strategic and operational goals and objectives and directs full lifecycle activities related to the Divisions computer and server hardware.
• Leads the design installation operation and management of the Divisions networking cloud and domain infrastructures as well as mission critical systems.
• Oversees engineering and infrastructure activities to include the testing implementation and maintenance of security technologies and systems.
• Develops and implements strategies to migrate and maintain mission critical systems to network-connected topologies to include VoIP public address clocks bells environmental controls and other life safety systems.
• Plans and directs the activities and execution of end-user technology support processes including maintaining ticketing systems.
• Ensures that the architecture and design of the Divisions information systems are functional and secure.
• Collaborates with and provides recommendations to the Director of Information Technology in identifying developing prioritizing and implementing cybersecurity initiatives.
• Creates implements and manages the Divisions backup disaster recovery and business continuity plans and strategies.
• Designs implements and manages small and large-scale technology projects.
• Directs asset management and inventory functions for technology resources within the Division.
• Establishes and maintains a system to analyze and evaluate online applications and software and determine applicability to school system needs.
• Assists in the development and administration of the departments operating and capital budgets.
• Determines department technological needs presents justifications and prepares specifications for procurement of items.
• Manages reviews and analyzes department operations and costs.
• Researches and evaluates emerging hardware and software technology. Creates and maintains written policies and procedures for the implementation of technologies.
• Prepares analyzes and submits written and oral correspondence reports and other documents as required.
• Presents information and recommendations to senior management School Board members and other Division stakeholders.
• Attends relevant school division local state and national meetings.
• Establishes a practice of continuous improvement to provide business solutions and innovations to achieve the Divisions mission goals and objectives and is accountable for outcomes.
• Plans professional development activities for department employees to ensure best practices are maintained.
• Coordinates and supervises the work assigned to employees including planning and conducting staff meetings.
• Oversees the work of vendors or contractors.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with school department and outside agency personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requisite Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of security enterprise domain wired and wireless networking and VoIP architectures as well as cloud infrastructures to support operations.
• Knowledge of server virtualization and data backup/recovery technologies.
• Knowledge of structured cabling systems including horizontal cabling backbone fiber-optic cross-connections and testing.
• Knowledge of hardware repair services for laptops and computers to include parts inventory management and warranty repair processes.
• Familiarity with federal state and local laws related to educational technologies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students teachers parents administrators and the general public.
• Ability to consistently enforce policies procedures and regulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems relating to the operation of data networks voice communications and information systems hardware/software.
• Ability to effectively lead teams in multiple projects.
• Ability to plan supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and present information to stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare written technical reports and prepare short and long-term plans.
• Ability to communicate skillfully both orally and in writing.
• Serves as a role model.

Requisite Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems/Technology or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience in enterprise network telecommunications data center operations server and storage management virtualization cloud infrastructure services and/or a related field some of which shall have been in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Technical experience/expertise managing the following technologies:
• Data center operation and management
• Enterprise network and wireless technologies
• Cloud frameworks (i.e. Google Microsoft)
• Storage and server virtualization
• Desktop support and customer experience
• Technology project management
• Cisco Google and Microsoft Certifications preferred

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see read talk hear handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as but not limited to personal computer calculator copier and fax machine. Significant climbing stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting grasping and repetitive motions. Able to work in all weather conditions at heights and in confined spaces. Able to lift heavy objects.

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. The administration reserves the right to modify assign or remove duties as necessary.

Required Experience:

IC