Information Technology Coordinator

Lakes-Country-Service-Cooperative; Fergus Falls (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life

Disability insurance

403b & PERA retirement

Paid leave

Job summary

Lakes-Country-Service-Cooperative is seeking an IT Coordinator in Fergus Falls, MN for a hybrid, travel-inclusive role. You will plan, configure, and support technology infrastructure from classroom Chromebooks to core network systems, in a self-motivated environment.

Responsibilities include managing LANs/WANs, servers, and devices; analyzing network designs; coordinating site upgrades; maintaining hardware; and overseeing backup and disaster recovery systems.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in IT, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Educational Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in network administration, engineering, or infrastructure support.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS; Linux administration preferred.
• Highly experienced with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Preferred: experience in a school or public agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage member technology and network infrastructure, including LANs, WAN, Windows and Linux servers, workstations, iPads, and Chromebooks.
• Analyze current network architecture and recommend enhancements or redesigns.
• Coordinate network expansion, upgrades, and new site installations with cooperative and district partners.
• Monitor and maintain network hardware, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Implement and maintain backup, failover, and disaster recovery systems.
• Administer business information systems such as student information and learning management systems.

Skills

Network administration

LAN/WAN

Windows

Linux

ChromeOS

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in IT/related field

Tools

Windows

macOS

ChromeOS

Linux

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Keep a nine-county network of schools running strong. As LCSC's IT Coordinator, you'll plan, configure, and support the technology infrastructure connecting our cooperative and its member districts from classroom Chromebooks to core network systems in a flexible, hybrid role built for a self-motivated problem-solver.

Your Role Will Include:

• Manage member technology and network infrastructure, including LANs, WAN, Windows and Linux virtual servers, workstations, iPads, and Chromebooks.
• Analyze current network architecture and recommend enhancements or redesigns.
• Coordinate network expansion, upgrades, and new site installations with cooperative and district partners.
• Monitor and maintain network hardware, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Implement and maintain backup, failover, and disaster recovery systems.
• Administer business information systems such as student information and learning management systems.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in IT, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in network administration, engineering, or infrastructure support.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS; Linux administration preferred.
• Highly experienced with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Preferred: experience working in a school or public agency environment.

Salary and Benefits:

• Pay Range: $70,000–$76,000.
• Comprehensive package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement (403b & PERA), and paid leave.

Location & Shift Times:

• Hybrid position with regular regional travel required.
• Schedule: 260 days/year.