Presenter

Jennifer Clark, Julius Sokenu, Laura Barroso Classification Department Location

Position Number FTE Effective Abolish Information Technology Support Specialist II Information Technology MCMCU552 12months /100% 2/13 /2024 Establish Information Technology Support Specialist III Information Technology MCMCU573 12months /100% 2/13 /2024

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, an Information Technology Support Specialist III assists with the planning and installation of network equipment, basic and complex servers, and communications equipment. Additionally, an Information Technology Support Specialist III installs, supports, maintains, and repairs computer hardware and software systems, multimedia, and audio-visual equipment and provides advanced technical support and assistance to students and District staff.

Analysis

The following information was provided by the college:

The sudden passing of a key Media Arts staff member in July 2023 precipitated a deep analysis of the Division's programmatic needs and its organizational support structures including staffing both within the Division as well as the college's IT Department. Moorpark College offers a number of high-tech career education programs, including Film, Television, Media Arts (FTMA), Computer Networking System Engineering (CNSE), Game Design, Geography Information Systems (GIS), Music Technology, and Digital Photography. In additional to the reorganization planning within the Media Arts Division itself, the college has determined that the Information Technology Department will be able to substantially improve the back-end technology support of these programs with an upgrade of an existing Information Technology Support Specialist II position (which is currently vacant) to an Information Technology Support Specialist III position. Such a change in job specification will provide for a higher level of expertise and the capability to navigate the complex IT environments and projects needed by the faculty and staff, particularly in these areas.

This abolish/establish request directly supports Moorpark College's student-first philosophy by improving the direct tech support for these highly technical instructional programs. The current position, an Information Technology Support Specialist II, is vacant and has been since November 9, 2023.

Funding Source

This position will replace the existing Information Technology Support Specialist II position which is funded in the same manner proposed for the new, Information Technology Support Specialist III position - 25% from the unrestricted general fund and 75% from Strong Workforce Programs. This position will be the primary back-end IT support for many career education programs such as Film, Television, Media Arts (FTMA), Computer Network Systems Engineering (CNSE), Geography Information Systems (GIS), Music Technology, and Game Design.

The plan is to sustain the position with the current funding source. Should current funding be reduced, the plan would be to continue to the position with other funds available due to retirements, resignations, or revenue increases based upon the priority of this position relative to other college priorities.

Approval Impact

If approved, Moorpark College IT staff will be able to substantially improve the support of these technology-rich programs of study.

Non-Approval Impact

If not approved, Moorpark College would not be able to support the needs of these technology-rich academic programs very well.

Fiscal Impact

The proposed change will have an estimated increase in annual salary of $9,600 and benefits of $3,505, for a total estimated annual increase of $13,165. The position is funded by a combination of Unrestricted General Fund (25%) and Strong Workforce Funds (75%).

Further Information

Andrea Barrera Ingley

Administrative Services Committee Meeting

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