Network Administrator - 8.0 hours/day (Year-Round Position)

JobID: 2249

Position Type:
Technology/Network and Server Technician

Date Posted:
2/9/2026

Location:
Administrative Center - Data and Technology

Date Available:
Immediately

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in computer science, systems engineering or network administration; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Certification in disciplines such as Cisco CCNA, Juniper, CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft certifications in Windows Server and Windows Client (strongly preferred)
• A minimum of 2 years of network administration experience (including networking, routing, and switching)
• Applicable experience with firewalls, Internet VPNs remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
• Proficiency with scripting languages
• Working knowledge of a variety of software applications and online storage & productivity tools
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional organization, prioritization and multitasking skills and a strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Ability to travel between work locations efficiently

Compensation

• The hourly wage for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Educational Support Professionals, which is available on our website. The District gives experienced employees up to 20 years of experience credit for service outside the District if it is directly related to their position. 100% of an employee's contributions to IMRF are currently paid by the Board of Education. The Board also pays 100% of employee-only health and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Dental is also available at competitive rates to interested employees. There are opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation during the regular school year and in the summer.

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted anytime after February 11, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at [email protected]. Please include your résumé.