Part-Time Temporary Virtual Lab Systems Coordinator

Part-Time Temporary Virtual Lab Systems Coordinator

DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email View email address on click.appcast.io. THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting "See Resume" will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Position Details

Job Title - Part-Time Temporary Virtual Lab Systems Coordinator

Campus - Ankeny Campus, IA

Job Number - 26-T54

Employment Date - As soon as possible.

Job Category - Part-time Temporary Staff Positions

Application & Position Information Call - Michelle Ruse at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Salary Information - $50.00 per hour.

Job Summary - Part-Time Temporary Instructional Systems Coordinator to oversee the strategic planning, management, and maintenance of software and hardware supporting the organization's information and systems security and the design, deployment, and operation of virtual and physical instructional lab environments. This role ensures compliance with cybersecurity best practices and institutional policies; manages license compliance; collaborates with faculty to meet instructional and research needs; and leads budgeting, procurement, vendor coordination, documentation, and performance monitoring to maximize availability, security, and value.

Essential Functions - Security Strategy & Governance ProceduresOversee the strategic planning, management, and maintenance of software and hardware related to information and systems security across departmental environments.Ensure alignment with institutional policies, regulatory obligations, and cybersecurity best practices (configuration baselines, hardening, patching, identity/access controls, logging, and backup/restore).Instructional Infrastructure & VirtualizationManage and maintain virtual lab environments using virtualization platforms to support large-scale computing assets and cloud resources.Configure, secure, and administer instructional computing infrastructure (physical and virtual), ensuring reliable, secure access for courses and research.Collaborate with faculty to design, deploy, and optimize lab environments that meet pedagogical and research requirements.Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues across cloud, network, and hardware resources, providing timely resolutions to minimize downtime.Asset, License & Vendor ManagementMonitor and record software and hardware licenses to ensure compliance with vendor contracts and effective lifecycle management.Oversee budgets for virtualization and related technologies; track expenditures and prepare cost analyses to support efficient resource allocation.Evaluate and recommend procurement of physical hardware and software solutions, ensuring compatibility and alignment with departmental goals.Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for installation, maintenance, and support of specialized equipment and services; maintain professional, tactful relationships.Documentation, Communication & CollaborationDevelop and maintain documentation for system configurations, security protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and research process guidelines to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer.Communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders (faculty, staff, students, vendors); provide training, briefings, and guidance on lab usage, security practices, and changes.

Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Networking, Information Systems, or a closely related field and 3 years of related work experience;ORan Associate's degree and 5 years of related work experience.Strong working knowledge of current IT technologies, including operating systems (Windows/Linux), networks, virtualization (Proxmox specifically), AI services/models, and cloud fundamentals and Azure administration.Must be able to lift/move equipment and work within lab, classroom, and data center environments.Demonstrated experience managing virtual lab environments and administering instructional computing infrastructure and enterprise hardware.Experience monitoring and managing software/hardware license compliance with vendor contracts.Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters to nontechnical audiences.Ability to plan, organize, and manage time effectively across concurrent projects and maintenance windows.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with individuals from various backgrounds.Ability to deal tactfully with vendors, suppliers, and contractors who provide a broad spectrum of products and services.

Desired Qualifications - Experience with cloud services (e.g., Azure/AWS/GCP) and identity platforms (e.g., Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure AD).Hands on experience with major virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, HyperV, Proxmox), Containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code/automation (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible).Background in budgeting, cost optimization, and capacity planning for labs and compute resources.Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation and SOPs for academic or instructional environments.Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+/CiscoCCNA, Server+, Microsoft/Azure Administrator, or VMwareVCP.

Work Schedule - Days and time to be determined. 1,250 hours per year. Primarily on-site with scheduled maintenance windows that may occur during off-hours.

Posting Date - 04/10/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants - DMACCis an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by View email address on click.appcast.io: 1) A completeDMACCEmployment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting "See Resume" will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Nondiscrimination Statement: - Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean's office, the Executive Academic Deans' office, the Judicial Officer, or theEEO/AA Officer, Human Resources and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADACoordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone View phone number on click.appcast.io,View email address on click.appcast.io or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io,FAX: View phone number on click.appcast.io,TDD800-877-8339, Email:OCR .View email address on click.appcast.io.

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