IT Coordinator

Salary: $35.80 - $49.55 Hourly
Location : Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-020
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 05/08/2025
Closing Date: 5/21/:59 PM Pacific

The IT Coordinator coordinates a variety of district-wide projects and provides administrative support for the IT Administrators. This position maintains and provides staff support and training for software used by IT, coordinates and processes contracts, and distributes and receives information on behalf of their supervisory chain as needed. A coordinator is a subject matter expert who may provide direction to staff and works as a bridge between departments, employees, and functions. This position is supervised by an IT Administrator as part of a service-oriented team.

• Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE).
• Type: This position is FLSA Exempt,
• Bargaining Unit: Not represented.
• Starting Pay: The pay range for this position is $6,204.69 - $8,588.66 per month. Employees new to Timberland Regional Library typically start at step 1, 2 or 3 of the pay range, depending upon qualification.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

Class specifications are intended to provide a descriptive list illustrative of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

1. Coordinates district-wide projects and initiatives requiring frequent communication and solicitation of information from Department Directors, Managers, Administrators, and other staff.
2. Develops, coordinates, and implements training events and develops and maintains support materials for staff.
3. Provides administrative support for the IT Administrators including scheduling, coordinating meetings, distributing and receiving information to and from groups and individuals, and answering and responding to phone calls.
4. Develops, prepares, and presents work-plans, surveys, timelines, metrics, reports, and program proposals.
5. May serve as an administrator for software used by IT.
6. Collaborates with multiple departments and individuals to assist with and complete district-wide projects. Participates on local and district-wide committees and performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree and five years' experience in specialty area of expertise such as project management, library services; OR any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allows for successful performance of the job.
Licenses, Certifications, and Special Requirements:

1. Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License and an acceptable driving record, OR must be able to provide own transportation to and from the job, meetings and related job sites.
2. Must pass and maintain a criminal background check.
3. The ability to work evenings and weekends and to adapt to schedule changes on short notice.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Employees are expected to perform or possess the following:

1. Knowledge of and demonstrated skill and ability in learning and adapting information technology tools and software.
2. Ability to successfully collaborate with many individuals at various levels within the organization.
3. Ability to apply time management skills in coordination of district-wide projects and training events.
4. Ability to effectively coordinate complex projects involving many internal and external stakeholders.
5. Effective organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
6. Ability to remain calm and tactful when communicating with patrons and staff.
7. Ability to work independently and innovatively in a variety of situations and be flexible and adaptable to change.
8. Ability to analyze data, processes, and procedures, and develop meaningful reports and recommendations based on the analysis.

Employees are expected to demonstrate the following qualities at all times:

1. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, outside organizations and the general public.
2. Positively reflect TRL's mission, vision and values to the staff and public.
3. Effective organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multitask, manage multiple projects at the same time, and adapt to changing priorities to meet demands of the department.
4. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
5. Demonstrate quality customer service.
6. Exhibit reliability and dependability. Demonstrate punctuality and regular and consistent attendance.

We offer competitive salaries with a full suite of benefits for regular employees hired at .50 FTE and above:

• Medical - Regence or Kaiser Permanente, four plan options to choose from.
• Dental - Washington Dental Service or Willamette Dental
• Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and Long-term Disability insurance (The Standard).
• Short-term disability insurance (Aflac) at the employees option.
• Flexible Benefits Savings Plans, Available Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) (City, County, and State Employees may be able to roll over service credit years upon hire.)
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation Leave and 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Personal Holidays