What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Specialist position at VISTA COLLEGE PREPARATORY INC?
Device Management & Technology Operations
- Manage the organization's technology inventory through EZOffice.
- Prepare, deploy, label, distribute, maintain, and retire staff and student devices.
- Troubleshoot and repair hardware, software, and application issues.
- Manage Apple School Manager, Apple Configurator, and Mosyle.
- Configure staff devices, printers, and peripherals.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and replacement schedules.
Help Desk & Technical Support
- Serve as the first point of contact for staff technology support
- Resolve technology issues promptly or coordinate with vendors when escalation is required.
- Diagnose hardware, software, networking, and account access issues.
- Document recurring issues and identify opportunities to improve support systems.
Systems Administration
- Create and manage user accounts, permissions, program rosters, and system access.
- Support implementation and maintenance of instructional and operational software platforms.
- Coordinate with vendors to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
- Monitor platform performance and proactively identify problems before they impact staff or students.
Campus Technology Support
- Conduct regular campus technology walkthroughs.
- Monitor classroom technology functionality.
- Coordinate device replacement and repairs.
- Monitor internet connectivity and coordinate with service providers as needed.
- Support technology readiness for major school events, testing, and instructional initiatives.
Training & Continuous Improvement
- Lead technology onboarding for new staff.
- Provide ongoing technology training and coaching.
- Develop user guides and technology resources.
- Recommend improvements that increase efficiency, reliability, and user experience.
Safety & Security
- Monitor GoGuardian and other student safety tools.
- Support technology security best practices.
- Assist with device security, software updates, and asset protection.
- Help ensure compliance with organizational technology policies.
- Passion for the mission of Vista College Prep.
- Strong customer-service mindset with a commitment to responsive support.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting Windows, macOS, iPads, and cloud-based applications.
- Experience managing technology inventory and mobile device management platforms (Mosyle, Apple School Manager, or similar preferred).
- Working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.
- Ability to prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced school environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with staff.
- Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000