It Manager

Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is seeking an IT Manager.

About the Position:

The IT Manager contributes to the success of CPR by maintaining the organization’s technology and networking infrastructure while also leading and mentoring IT staff. As a leader of a support team, this position is critical to ensuring that our staff’s technology needs and issues are addressed. The IT Manager will ensure that IT work plans, security, compliance and procedures are developed, implemented and reviewed. It is responsible for high-level system and network administration tasks. This position determines work priorities, develops staff schedules, delegates and monitors work tasks, projects and assignments, and coaches and develops team members on a regular basis.

This is not a remote position. Our IT Manager is expected to reside in the Denver Metro area upon starting. The IT Manager is part of an on-call rotation, but as a manager and subject matter expert, could be contacted after-hours when not on rotation.

About You:

You are more than a technology subject matter expert in system and networking administration, you are a supportive manager and mentor who enjoys the challenges and rewards that come from coaching and developing staff. You’re an analytical problem solver, excited to research new trends, tools, and gaps in your own knowledge in order to best recommend technology solutions for now and in the future. You are organized and detail oriented and have a proven record of seeing projects through. You have a high standard of service that you provide to others, utilizing strong active listening skills, diplomacy and tact. You have strong written and verbal communication skills and use these to effectively work with users and leaders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive server and workstation administration experience. This experience should also include working with VPNs, firewalls, routing and switching and utilizing best practices to make decisions about network, hardware and software policy.
• A minimum of 3 years of staff management experience. While this management experience does not need to be in a technology position, it must include staff mentorship, coaching, and performance management.
• Experience in MS Windows / Servers, standard network services, virtualization, RDP remote access/apps, Google Workspace, MS-SQL Server, 2FA, Fortinet firewalls/switches and VOIP phone systems.
• Experience in handling annual and/or project budgets.
• Proven ability to communicate with technical and non-technical users.
• While not required, it’s beneficial if you have MacOS, Linux, MS Office, MDM, Crowdstrike and audio editing program experience.
• Ability to lift 25 - 50 lbs

Education Equivalency:

• None, but a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or CompTIA A+ certification and Network+ certification, may help contribute to the minimum years of experience needed to qualify for the position.

Benefits:

Colorado Public Radio is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our culture of caring. Our employees have access to: 100 percent employer paid individual health, dental, life, and disability coverage; an outstanding paid family medical leave policy plus paid holidays and a very generous sick, vacation, and personal time off plan; voluntary offerings such as vision; a retirement plan with no waiting or vesting periods; flexible schedules; engagement and development opportunities; and a casual atmosphere.

Position Information:

Position Type: Full-time

Structure Title: Manager, Technology Infrastructure

Hiring Range: $90,200 - $120,200

Starting Pay: based on education and experience.

Application Requirements:

Click here to apply (https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/MOPBC0031.careers?ApplyToJob=620917198). Please upload a resume, three professional references, and answer the application questions.

Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline: April 5th, 2024

At Colorado Public Radio we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of the communities within Colorado. We highly encourage candidates with unique contributions such as ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nation of origin, age, language, veteran status, color, religion, disability and sexual orientation to apply to our openings. CPR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,200.00 - $120,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Englewood, CO 80112: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Englewood, CO 80112