IT Systems Administrator

Wage - $41.00 an hour

Schedule – Full Time

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance 
• Career advancement opportunities 

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing: 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

Essential Functions:

• 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.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 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 required
• Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to prov