Sharepoint Administrator

The Sharepoint Administrator is responsible for the management of the company Intranet, which consists of various roles such as design, development, administration, and support. Maintains the Intranet in adherence to intranet governance policies, in alignment with the overall strategies of the library., * Manages SharePoint environment including site provisioning, site templates, user permissions.

• Adheres to Intranet Governance policies to ensure secure configuration, and both visual and navigational consistency.
• Create and manage SharePoint sites, lists, forms, and webparts.
• Create and manage SharePoint Team sites.
• Use various SharePoint development tools such as InfoPath, Sharegate, etc., as necessary.
• Migrate existing classic sites to modern sites. Coordinate with sub-site owners to confirm functionality of site components on new site.
• Support users, sub-site owners, and other technical staff as required.
• Coordinate the preparation of training materials for SharePoint solutions.
• Coordinate communication of major/minor enhancements, bug-fixes. Collaborate with other support staff to ensure seamless rollout of new functionality.
• Coordinates with management to advise, design, or develop solutions to business functions as required by manager.
• Determines and implements various testing methods to ensure system performance meets or exceeds library expectations.
• Plans for orderly updates to ensure a high level of business continuity.
• Provides system reporting and documentation as required.
• Adhere to governing policies, guiding principles, industry standards, and best practices., * Periodically performs installation, upgrade and maintenance work on technology outside of normal working hours to minimize downtime to customers.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining test environments, and participating in professional organizations.
• Provides technical support to staff with general IT related issues and services., * Works primarily indoors with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and must have a reasonable tolerance for dust, mold, scents, allergens, and communicable diseases which enables the employee to handle library materials, work in older buildings and interact with coworkers and the public.

Essential physical abilities to be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation are:

Daily (greater than 50% of the time):

• Sitting
• Using computer data entry tools - keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, scanner, NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Any applicant requiring accommodation should contact the Mid- Continent Public Library Human Resources Department at 816.836.5200. Applicants will be considered for employment opportunities on the merits of their skills and experience related to the position sought. Employment offers are conditional upon submitting a criminal records check, identity verification, and national sex offender registry check. Applicants will not be denied employment solely or in part because of a prior conviction, unless MCPL determines the conviction is job-related. If a background check yields information that is of concern to MCPL, the applicant will be provided an individualized assessment. The applicant will be given an opportunity to review the background check findings and present information regarding inaccuracy, mitigating circumstances, and rehabilitation.

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Technology security practices?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s Degree - computer related fields, or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities - Required

• Minimum 4 years - Experience in information technology, with administrative or design experience in SharePoint or other intranet platforms - Required
• Previous experience in Sharepoint administration, design, development, testing, deployment, site migration and search features - Preferred
• Additional Technical certifications I.e., Microsoft, or other industry certifications- Preferred, * Ability to use effective verbal, written, and discreet communication with management, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of department processes and procedures and critical thinking skills to make decisions pertaining to the position.
• Proficiency in providing friendly and solution-oriented customer service attitude and delivery with internal and external customers.
• Fundamental understanding of their own contribution to a welcoming and respectful workplace and library for all.
• Sufficient understanding of the MCPL value of intellectual freedom in order to uphold those values while performing their job duties.
• Strong ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling.
• Good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.

Additionally, this position requires:

• Job Knowledge
• Understanding of IT and information security industry standards and best practices
• Ensures customer privacy by keeping information confidential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Technology including specific applications, hardware, and coding languages:
• Advanced knowledge of SharePoint/SharePoint Online.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft 365 environment and applications.
• Strong knowledge of PowerShell.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
• Strong knowledge of modern on-prem and cloud security practices and protocols including SSL, TLS, SAML, Kerberos.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems including Microsoft Windows, Windows Server.
• Fundamental knowledge of server hardware, software, applications and their functions (e.g., servers, storage systems, data backup and recovery)
• Fundamental knowledge of HTML / CSS, JavaScript, JQuery
• Comfortable translating technical terms for non-technical staff and customers. Leaves a perception of a professional and friendly IT department., * Must be at least 18 years of age, * Receiving Communication and Instructions (vision, reading, hearing)
• Conveying Communication and Instructions (Speaking, writing)

4.04.0 out of 5 stars Independence, MO 64050 $68.46 an hour - Part-time, Full-time