IT Coordinator

Join the Mahaska Team as our IT Coordinator.

We are seeking a skilled IT Coordinator to join our team and take responsibility for maintaining our information technology systems and networks. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the functionality and efficiency of our computer and telecom systems, with a specific focus on optimizing the use of SaaS applications across our business units.
As an IT Coordinator, you must have extensive knowledge of software, hardware, and SaaS applications. You will be responsible for performing both technical and administrative tasks, requiring critical thinking and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail. Effective end-user support and teamwork are vital components of this role, so excellent communication and people skills are required to collaborate effectively.
By leveraging your expertise, you will contribute to the seamless operation of our IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency to support our organization
’s goals. Join our team and play a key role in maintaining our technology systems and driving our business forward.
Responsibilities:

• Institute protocols for the use of IT across departments and projects.
• Provide advice on the most suitable IT choices, particularly in relation to SaaS applications.
• Provide technical support or training for systems and networks.
• Act as a link between end users and higher-level support.
• Install, configure and maintain software and hardware.
• Monitor system and network performance.
• Collaborate with other professionals to maintain standards and functionality.
• Manage and implement IT solutions for various business units.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for business processes involving SaaS applications managed by IT.
• Self-train on specific SaaS applications, identifying how they can be used independently and collaboratively across different business units.
• Promote and gain buy-in from business units and management for SaaS application adoption and optimization.
• Plan, deploy, monitor, and continuously improve the use of SaaS applications, resolving any issues and ensuring maximum utilization.

Requirements and Skills:

• Proven experience as an IT Coordinator or in a similar role.
• Experience in managing and supporting SaaS applications.
• Solid knowledge of IT systems and applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and coordination abilities.
• Demonstrable, real world, IT experience of at least 4 years.
• Relevant IT Certifications are a plus.
• Self-motivated with the ability to self-train on new software applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically about how to integrate and optimize SaaS applications within various business units.

Excellent benefits and company perks!!
Our benefit packet includes: Health, RX, Dental, Company paid Life Insurance policy for full-time employees, Additional, spouse and child life insurance, 401 (k), paid personal days, and paid vacation. All are eligible on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment!
At 1 year of service, you will get a chance to meet with our 3rd party financial advisors to help you with your financial planning needs.
Company Perks include: We also offer employee product discounts, and college scholarships for our employees & dependents. We also have an onsite Market where you can get company products during the day at discounted prices!
Mahaska is an Equal Opportunity Employer All job offers are contingent upon passing the pre-employment background check and drug screening process. Mahaska encourages qualified candidates to submit their applications if they think they would be a good fit for the position, even if they have a concern that their background check or drug screen results may not meet the company's expectations. A positive result on these screens does not automatically mean employment will be denied. Please submit your application and answer the screening questions honestly as each report is reviewed individually to determine if a candidate will proceed with employment and any information provided during the application process will be considered as part of the decision-making process. Upon hire, all new employees are required to provide documentation of their eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants must currently be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Mahaska is unable to accept applications that would require sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Mahaska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.