IT Administrator (Library District)

<div id="jmfe-wrap-job_region" class="jmfe-custom-field-wrap " ><strong id="jmfe-label-job_region" class="jmfe-custom-field-label" itemprop="Region">Region:</strong> Central Florida</div><div id="jmfe-wrap-job_address" class="jmfe-custom-field-wrap " ><strong id="jmfe-label-job_address" class="jmfe-custom-field-label" >Address:</strong> 401E. University Avenue</div><strong id="jmfe-label-job_city" class="jmfe-custom-field-label" itemprop="City">City:</strong> Gainesville<strong id="jmfe-label-job_zipcode" class="jmfe-custom-field-label" itemprop="Zip Code">Zipcode:</strong> 32601<div id="jmfe-wrap-job_ala_master" class="jmfe-custom-field-wrap " ><strong id="jmfe-label-job_ala_master" class="jmfe-custom-field-label" itemprop="Masters Required">ALA accredited Masters required:</strong> No</div><p>This is highly responsible administrative and managerial work directing and supervising the Automated Services Section of the Support Services Division for the Alachua County Library District.</p> <p>An employee assigned to this classification is directly responsible for project teams performing systems analysis, systems development, programming, testing and maintenance; selection and implementation of purchased software applications; network analysis, network development and network maintenance.</p> <p>Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results.</p> <p><strong>Examples of Duties</strong><br /> Coordinates the work of a major section and/or District-wide service that includes but is not limited to: management of the library automation system, management of the library computer network, maintenance of all software and hardware for the Library District, provision of computer support and training for library staff and maintenance of the library website.</p> <p>Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate managers and other employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.</p> <p>Keeps abreast of new developments in the field, especially as they relate to library operations. Analyzes needs and recommends and implements appropriate measures for improving service; disseminates such information to section and other library staff.</p> <p>Plans, organizes and coordinates library District-wide in-service training for the Support Services Division and/or District staff. Provides technical assistance and guidance to subordinate staff.</p> <p>Develops Section budget, monitors, and controls budget expenditures.</p> <p>Plans and organizes services. Recommends policies to the Support Services Division Director; implements approved procedures for the section and the library system.</p> <p>Assists in establishing standards for collections; services and devises control procedures to assure the attainment of standards.</p> <p>Works with the Support Services Division Director to provide a coordinated program of library services in compliance with the Long-Range Plan and Service Level Guidelines.</p> <p>Coordinates District-wide projects and studies as assigned by the Support Services Division Director; develops, implements, analyzes and reports statistical measures of library service.</p> <p>Recommends changes in Long Range Service Plans to the Support Services Division Director; assists in developing plans District-wide as assigned.</p> <p>Provides Board of Trustees and Governing Board with information as requested by the Support Services Division Director.</p> <p>Provides the public with information by utilizing library resources, and through public presentations on library services; resolves complaints.</p> <p>Conducts and reviews research projects to determine the feasibility of upgrading and/or adding to existing systems.</p> <p>Meets with a variety of users to determine information processing needs and recommends alternative solutions to existing and anticipated problems.</p> <p>Establishes, directs and monitors the job flow for team projects.</p> <p>Reviews and evaluates operating policies and procedures and makes recommendations to improve operating efficiency and productivity.</p> <p>Supervises the activities of systems and programming for revising and integrating complex operating systems.</p> <p>Performs short-range planning and recommends alternatives for increasing productivity.</p> <p>Attends conferences and participates in related professional organizations.</p> <p>Performs related work as required.</p> <div id="jmfe-wrap-job_qualifications" class="jmfe-custom-field-wrap " ><strong id="jmfe-label-job_qualifications" class="jmfe-custom-field-label" itemprop="qualifications">Education/Qualifications:</strong> <p>Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or a Master's degree in computer information systems; and three years automated systems and/or network experience including two years of supervisory experience. Must provide own means of transportation. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.</p> </div><div id="jmfe-wrap-job_multilingual_skills" class="jmfe-custom-field-wrap " ><strong id="jmfe-label-job_multilingual_skills" class="jmfe-custom-field-label" itemprop="Language">Multilingual Skills Required:</strong> No</div>