Job Description
POSITION: Information Technology Specialist
SALARY: Special Administrators Scale
OPENING DATE: August 26, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
Job Summary
Works directly under and reports to the Information Technology Director to maintain technology for Oglala Lakota College. Work with maintenance of computers, security systems, student learning systems, system information systems, smart classrooms, collaboration systems, business office systems. Assist with the maintenance of the Wide Area Network and Local Area Networks for 12 geographically separated college centers. Must maintain a high level of ethical conduct and confidentiality.
Job Duties
- Provide assistance with the college wide network management for internet, e-mail, and distance learning.
- Provide instructional, student, and employee service support
- Provide troubleshooting and maintenance of college-wide computer equipment as required.
- Works with IT staff in the management and disseminate of tickets in ticketing system on a daily basis.
- Work with Disaster Recovery, Backup Systems, Wireless Networking Systems, Firewalls, Anti-Virus, and Malware Removal as directed and needed.
- Assist with acquisition of new technologies.
- Work with Business Office to maintain accurate inventory.
- Assist with creating guides for students and teachers.
- Provides reports and status updates to the Information Technology Director.
- Participate in planning and maintaining the Information Technology plan.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree preferred in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum Associates Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field with 5 years of direct IT experience.
- Understanding of network deployment and administration
- Ability to work with distance learning technologies.
- Ability to work with staff, faculty and students in a clear professional manner.
- Team player
- Knowledge of tribal history, culture, philosophy, and language.
Application Procedures
Applicants must submit a completed OLC application form, a professional resume or work resume and official college transcripts. Indian Preference applies as per OLC Policy Tribal members and/or veterans must submit appropriate documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For information, call or write: Personnel Director, Oglala Lakota College, 490 Piya Wiconi Road, Kyle, SD 57752 (605) 455-6029 or visit www.olc.edu.
Oglala Lakota College is an equal opportunity employe