Information Technology Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement (403b & PERA)

Paid leave

Job summary

Lakes Country Service Cooperative is seeking an IT Coordinator to plan, configure, and support the technology infrastructure connecting our member districts. This hybrid role is suited for a self-motivated problem-solver who can bridge classrooms, networks, and administrative systems.

You will manage LAN/WAN, servers, workstations, and user devices, analyze network architecture, coordinate site installations, and ensure backups and disaster recovery.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Windows

macOS

ChromeOS

Linux administration

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in IT/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

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.