THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Systems Administrator Department: Operations

Date: Updated December 20, 2024 FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Year: 260 Day Calendar Year Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm

Salary: $70,570.50-86,856.00*

*Actual starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's related knowledge and experience.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Responsible for the deployment, upkeep, maintenance, and training for all client-server hardware, network, user accounts and applications in support of the academic, operational, and business functions of TCA.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to the Technology Director

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various locations. The Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs activities associated with deployment, configuration, and upgrade/patching of TCA servers, network equipment, and network services.
• Performs activities associated with OS and application deployment, configuration and upgrades of end user devices and client-server applications.
• Manage and support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Implement, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Azure solutions, including major services related to compute, storage, network, and security
• Administer the creation, operation, modification, deletion, licensing of user accounts and systems access for students, staff, and administrators where applicable
• Coordinate with TCA Technology Director, Academy School District20 information security personnel and third party vendors to implement and deliver tools to guard against internal or external threats to data security and integrity
• Ensure compliance with district and state requirements concerning the capture, uplink and reporting of data
• Assists school staff with TCA's student information system to include activities to install, update, maintain, and troubleshoot/resolve issues
• Assists with the support, coordination, and transfer of information between disparate school databases and assists with resolving access and integration issues with all school related data
• Coordinate with external service providers and host(s) to provide project deliverables and resolve issues related to integration of third-party products and services.
• Accomplishes system backups for all servers at designated periodic intervals
• Implement and maintain security policies and compliance measures.
• Carries and responds to a mobile communication device for the purpose of conducting school related business both during and after normal business hours

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Attends ongoing training and meetings as required in order to remain up to date on network policy, procedure, and performance
• Participate in school level Educational Technology and Information Literacy (ET/IL) meetings.
• Perform other duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred

Emphasis in System Administration, Computer Science, or Information Technology preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Information technology background, preferably in a K-12 educational setting. AzureAD, M365 Admin experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrate strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities with hardware and software
• Exhibit the prioritization and impact assessment capabilities to be highly responsive to operational needs, and provide superb customer service to meet client needs in a timely manner
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision to resolve IT issues
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, administrators, staff, faculty, and students
• Exhibit caring attitude toward students and staff
• Commitment to collaborative decision making
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in groups
• Ability to effectively direct, supervise, and inter-relate computer knowledge
• Possess strong planning, prioritization, and implementation skills
• Strong understanding of the effective use of technology in the school
• Ability to train others in procedures and the use of equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Other departments
• Employees
• Students
• Supervisors
• Administrators
• ASD20 Technology Information Services (daily communication will be required)

Contacts generally involve giving and receiving non-routine information

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment to include classrooms and computer/server rooms within a school setting
• Required to work normal business/school hours and other hours as needed to complete job duties
• Required to be responsive to network emergencies after hours and/or on non-scheduled workdays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They
are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

• Typical demands require the employee to:
• Spend most work hours sitting, and occasionally standing, walking, or driving while performing job duties
• Possess oral and auditory capacity to enable interpersonal communication
• Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of equipment, writing utensils, and computers
• Engage in activities involving bending, stooping, reaching, or kneeling
• Lift/carry burdens weighing up to 50 lbs. and push/pull burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.

COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS:
The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive:

The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

BENEFITS: 0.5 to 1.0 FTE:
The Classical Academy offers competitive pay and a robust total compensation package including:

• MEDICAL INSURANCE: There are three options for Medical coverage, including an HSA option; as well as access to OneMedical for eligible staff members who elect a TCA Medical plan. The Classical Academy (TCA) makes a monthly contribution toward your medical premiums as an employee.
• DENTAL INSURANCE: Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Colorado. TCA makes a monthly contribution toward the premium for this benefit
• LIFE INSURANCE/LTD: Employees are provided a $25,000 group term life insurance through The Standard Life Insurance Company and offers Long-term Disability coverage as well. TCA pays the full cost of group term life insurance and long-term disability benefits. Accident and hospital indemnity plans are also available to employees through The Standard, for an additional cost.
• RETIRMENT PLAN: Administered by Colorado PERA, this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 11% of your monthly earnings. TCA contributes 20.9% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf.
• VOLUNTARY VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed is the voluntary vision program available to TCA employees.
• WELLNESS PROGRAM: A voluntary wellness program though Orriant is offered in which employees are eligible to earn an incentive of up to $150 for participation AND achievement of wellness activity goals
• RETIREMENT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to participate in deferred income for retirement purposes: PERA Plus 401(k) through Empower
• MEDICAL and DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: This account allows employees to save money for unreimbursed medical expenses or dependent care expenses to be used within the plan year (July to June) on a tax-exempt basis. This reduces your taxable income.
• TIME OFF COMPENSATION: An employee with 0.5 to 1.0 FTE will receive Staff Leave and Personal Leave. For positions less than 1.0 FTE, leave time will be prorated based on FTE. Our leave program is fully compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Workplace Act.
• PRIORITY ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members 0.4 FTE and above receive priority enrollment of their child/children at The Classical Academy.
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• Staff Appreciation Meals and Events

Conditions of Employment:
Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States.

The Classical Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).

Pay: $70,570.00 - $86,856.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person