MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE: MANAGER COMPUTER OPERATIONS

GRADE: 17

JOB CODE: 0560

FLSA: EXEMPT

 

Job Summary

 

Manages and coordinates a district or college computer operations center, including local area networks, server systems, database administration and disaster recovery/backup systems.

 

Scope

 

This position works in the area of information technology and is responsible for the performance of the computing operations.  Work contacts include administrators, staff and vendors.  Equipment used includes standard office equipment and a variety of computer hardware and software.

 

Supervision Received

 

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

 

Supervision Exercised

 

Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of Supervisor Computer Lab, Lead Computer Operator, Computer Operator, Computer Repair Technician, Computer Maintenance Technician, Help Desk Analyst, Programmer, Network Services Technician, Network Technician, Systems Administrator and/or other assigned staff.

 

Representative Duties

 

Plans, manages and coordinates computer operations production, maintenance and schedules; reviews and evaluates operations personnel performance; organizes or schedules to meet deadlines; monitors operations of computer systems at central sites; may direct, plan and supervise account administration for enterprise-wide systems; assists and provides advice on college computer operations; prepares reports and future projections for reporting and budget purposes; assists in budget preparations; provides technical advice in equipment evaluation, selection and installation; maintains accurate records on equipment utilization; reviews and implements operations procedures and techniques to improve efficiency of staff and equipment; maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; supervises and trains staff; maintains liaison with vendors; coordinates equipment receipt and installation; responsible for disaster recovery implementation; performs related duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge and Abilities

 

Knowledge of: methods, practices and terminology used in data processing and/or computer systems; computer equipment evaluation and installation; supervision and management practices.

 

Ability to: supervise, train and evaluate a computer operations staff; organize work schedules to meet deadlines; interpret software documentation; 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 information technology and/or experience in computer operations or computer systems in a supervisory capacity.

 

Special Conditions of Employment

 

 

Working Conditions

 

Positions in this class may require prolonged monitor viewing and exposure to excessive noise and cold temperatures.

 

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.