WESTWOOD REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  1. Knowledge of current trends in educational technology including but not limited to: computer operating systems, computer networks and infrastructure, server operating systems, etc.
  2. Knowledge of networking protocols, server and storage virtualization technologies, Microsoft Windows Server technologies including Active Directory, disaster recovery.
  3. Excellent organizational skills and work ethic.

5. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S.

citizenship or resident alien status

REPORTS TO: Designated Administrator or Coordinator

JOB GOALS:The Network Administrator will work with the District Technology Coordinator in implementing and maintaining a network infrastructure capable of meeting the increasing technological demands of the District. The Network Administrator will also assist the District Technology Coordinator in the management of day to day work needs as they pertain to the Technology Department.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Support the Board of Education’s and administration’s philosophy, goals, and objectives for the district, its schools, and its departments.
  1. Assist the District Technology Coordinator in the budget building process to support the district’s technology plan.
  1. Responsible for the management and configuration of network users and resources, including email, file services and network printing.
  1. Along with the District Technology Coordinator, responsible for the management of both Local Area Networks and Wide Area Network, including the coordination of installations, upgrades and repairs.
  2. Responsible for the installation, management, configuration, maintenance and upgrading of all current and incoming District Servers.
  1. Ensure network security through the use of firewalls and Internet filtering.
  1. Manage and coordinate school wide desktop security and the constant upgrades that are needed.
  1. Manage and coordinate Operating System and software application upgrades.
  1. Perform routine system backups and precautionary tests.
  1. Troubleshoot and maintain technology equipment, systems and networks.
  1. Facilitate repairs when required. Supervise work by outside contractors.
  1. Oversee Antivirus updates for network and computer devices.
  1. Assist the District Technology Coordinator in the management of the day-to-day tasks of the District Technology Department.
  1. Field emergency calls from Supervisors and Administration.
  1. Work with District Technology Coordinator in the scheduling and organization of new computer and related hardware installations.
  1. Additional tasks of a technical nature as designated by the administration in support of the operation of the Technology Department and District Networks.
  1. Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools and/or designated administrator, or required by law, code, regulation, and/or Board policy.

Physical Demands:Requires operating computer equipment, moving and lifting computer equipment, and related peripherals (bending, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity).

Terms of Employment: 12-month position

Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of non-certificated personnel.

Board Approved:June 10, 2010