What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Analyst position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
Posting Number:
201101496P
Job Title:
Network Analyst
Location:
Texas Township Campus
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full Time
Pay Rate:
Minimum of $59,130 per year. Actual salary will be based on education and experience beyond requirements of job description.
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Network
Job Summary:
Are you looking for a way to apply your computer networking skills in a dynamic and creative environment? Would you like to be part of an organization whose mission is to provide educational and enrichment opportunities to the people of Kalamazoo? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the perfect full-time opportunity for you.
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive. We offer a superior work environment where we seek to support employees’ ambitions and their desire to achieve and maintain a healthy work/life balance. We also offer numerous benefits, including the following:
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive. We offer a superior work environment where we seek to support employees’ ambitions and their desire to achieve and maintain a healthy work/life balance. We also offer numerous benefits, including the following:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, business)
- Paid holidays
- State retirement plan or alternative pension options
- Paid tuition for Kalamazoo Valley courses
- Use of onsite fitness center and swimming pool
About the Opportunity
Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full-time Network Analyst to serve as a member of our Information Technology department. We are looking for a motivated individual who is technologically proficient, enjoys learning and is able to effectively communicate with customers, vendors and other employees. This position works as part of the team that provides the management and operation for the physical layer of the college’s network at all campuses.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- This position works as part of the team that provides the management and operation for the physical layer of the Kalamazoo Valley network at all campuses; Texas Township Campus, The Groves, Arcadia Commons Campus, and Bronson Healthy Living Campus. This includes the network core, distribution and edge switches, virtual servers, recording servers, wireless access points, storage area network and phone systems. Manage the intercampus communications and connection to the Internet by working with communication vendors who supply Kalamazoo Valley’s connectivity. Manage the backup of all Kalamazoo Valley operational data including offsite storage, cloud services and disaster recovery.
- Manage IT security for Kalamazoo Valley including firewalls, Intrusion Protection, AntiVirus, Spam Filtering, ACLs, and VPN connections. Responsible for account creation and management. Apply required server patches and firmware updates. Work with college departments to ensure HIPAA, FERPA, PCI and Federal Financial Aid compliances are achieved.
- Provide support for Public Safety that includes connection to Law Enforcement Information Network, fingerprinting system, eCitation for patrol car laptops, wireless in-car dash cam recording cameras. Install and maintain the video surveillance system cameras and recording servers at all Kalamazoo Valley sites.
- Manage the college telecommunications systems including a centralized phone switch at Texas Township Campus with 3 remote shelf systems located at Anna Whitten Hall, The Groves and the Culinary and Allied Health building. Manage the voicemail, automated call distribution and extension creation for all Kalamazoo Valley sites. Manage the call reporting software. Work with Kalamazoo Valley Department of Public Safety to maintain security phones and elevator phone devices.
- Support the administrative systems and applications – Banner, DegreeWorks, AdAstra, Mainsaver, Talisma, Document Imaging, Bookstore and Johnson Controls. Provide new employee orientations. Respond to helpdesk requests for students, faculty and staff. Participate in new student orientations.
Skills and Knowledge Needed
- Skills in diagnosing and correcting network, telecommunications, software and hardware problems.
- Skill in providing a high level of customer service.
- Skills in training and assisting others.
- Skills in oral and written communication.
- Skills in maintaining inventory and records.
Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate education, training, and experience are requirements. An example of this would include an Associate Degree in computer information systems or a related field and one year of related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- At least 3 years of experience in systems/network administration is preferred.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- Experience in the administration and support of a Learning Management System .
Physical Demands:
Bending, stooping, and occasional moving and lifting of computer hardware up to 50 pounds.
Work Hours:
Core business hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Occasionally work scheduled maintenance periods during non-work hours (10:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.) may be required.
Posting Date
12/10/2025
Closing Date:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Please apply online at jobs.kvcc.edu
- Position will remain open until filled, however, priority will be given to applications received by January 4, 2026
EEO Statement
As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.
Salary : $59,130