IT Operations Coordinator

Impact: Operational efficiency, System reliability, User support

Coordinates and supports the daily operations of IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery. This includes managing schedules, monitoring projects, assisting with incident response, and maintaining documentation for IT processes and procedures.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Sometimes
Impact visibility
Moderate
Travel
Low
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
40
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$65,000 - $75,000
Entry-level
$50,000 - $60,000
Senior
$80,000 - $95,000
Growth by 2033
8% (faster than average)
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
High
Typical student debt
$20,000 - $30,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • IT Service Management (ITSM)
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • System Monitoring
  • Technical Support
  • Documentation

Soft skills

  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Organization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability

Technical complexity: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education
Associate's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
3-5 years
Years to senior
7-10 years
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. IT Support Specialist
      2. IT Operations Coordinator
      3. IT Operations Analyst
      4. IT Operations Manager

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      15% to low risk due to relationship and judgment components
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      3.5/10
      Meaning
      3.2/10
      Work-life balance
      3.8/10
      Prestige
      5.5/10
      Social perception
      High

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