Application Support Coordinator (On Site)

QUESTEQ INC•Oakmont, PA

9d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are Questeq and we stand for quality. Our technology teams possess the tools to make a real impact. Working with schools is our niche, making positive cultural changes towards digital transformation is our mission. We bridge the gap between technology and curriculum, which drives innovation in the classroom. Imagine what a school can accomplish where every student has the latest technology and is provided the means for total utilization. That is Questeq. The IT Application Support Coordinator will join the talented team at the Riverview School District. You will be responsible for maintaining all district software platforms that support district instruction, assessment and administrative functions.

Requirements

College degree preferred; high school diploma/GED and equivalent work experience required
2 years of experience directly supporting enterprise applications in a medium-sized environment (multi-location, 10+ servers, 500+ nodes, 500+ users)
Ability to conduct software application training for small groups (5 -30 people)
Understanding of computer and network operations
Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills for both internal and external communications
Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
Excellent customer service skills
Must be able to pass Child Abuse History, Criminal, and Fingerprinting clearances

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQL query and database-extracted reporting preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory administration and permissions preferred
Familiarity in supporting applications in a multiple OS environment preferred (Windows, MacOS)
Experience with state mandated reporting desired. Pennsylvania Information Management Systems (PIMS) experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains, analyzes, troubleshoots, all software platforms that support district classroom instruction and student assessment
Conducts and coordinates training on the proper use of instructional applications for district personnel
Collaborates with IT piers to maintain software platforms and databases that enable district administrative functions to include end user support of the Student Information System
Coordinates submission of state mandated reporting as designated by the district to include Pennsylvania Information Management System (PIMS) collections
Responsible for troubleshooting assigned 3rd Tier escalation of application support tickets and coordinating with 4th Tier partners as the local liaison for resolution
Responsible for daily management of assigned help desk ticket queues with adherence to established thresholds for response
Verifies local connectivity, permissions, and functional access to administrative and instructional client-server applications as well as private and public cloud services
Gathers criteria for custom modifications to existing administrative and instructional applications and provides analysis and coordination with partners on related projects
Creates customized data extractions and reports for administrators
Keeps accurate records of application conventions and configuration
Curates the application environment of the district and ensures interoperability between platforms
Contributes to contingency planning and provides procedures in the preservation of database repositories in the context of business continuity and disaster recovery
Plays a primary role in making recommendations, developing plans, and spearheading implementation of application upgrades
Supports application publishing and cloud integration initiatives
Generates the specifications for licensing of applications; assists in identifying software needs in preparation of the annual budget
Attends designated district board meetings to support conferencing and streaming capabilities.
Other related duties as assigned by the Technology Director.