MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: COORDINATOR COMPUTER SERVICES

GRADE: 16

JOB CODE: 00870

FLSA: MANAGEMENT

Job Summary

Coordinates the operation of college computer services including both administrative and instructional applications involving microcomputer and mainframe equipment.

Scope

This position works in the area of Computer Services. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff and students. Equipment used includes computer terminals, micro computers, electronic multi-meter and printers.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned administrator; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and highly sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises Computer Operator I, II, Computer Services Lab Technician, Computer Maintenance Technician, Data Processing Lab Technicians, students and temporaries.

Representative Duties

Monitors large‑scale computer‑aided instruction; supervises computer operator/lab technicians in the operation of instructional computer laboratories and the mainframe computer system; coordinates the scheduling of computer laboratory activities; makes recommendations on equipment and software purchases, physical arrangement of laboratory space, record keeping systems; coordinates the distribution and installation of computer equipment; sets‑up and maintains computer equipment; writes programs to meet user needs; schedules batch job production; confers with users as needed; recommends equipment and software purchases; recommends physical arrangement of laboratory space, and record keeping systems; lays cable; prepares computer usage reports, supply requisitions; maintains software checkout records; maintains inventory control; assists in the preparation of computer services budgets; provides technical assistance in the planning and implementation of computer information systems and telecommunications; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: operation of computer systems; equipment installation and maintenance.

Ability to: read and interpret technical manuals and specifications; operate mainframe and micro‑computers including mainframe batch mode operations and on‑line operations; organize workflow; direct the work of others; maintain records; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in Computer Sciences, Electronics or a related field and/or responsible experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of computer systems, along with user interaction.

Special Conditions of Employment

Working Conditions

Positions in this class may be required to lift up to 50‑lb objects and crawl through cramped areas to lay cable.

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.