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Computer Operations Coordinator

The IT operations supporter — coordinating computing activities, scheduling jobs, and ensuring systems run smoothly.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Computer Operations Coordinator

As a Computer Operations Coordinator, you support IT operations by coordinating computing activities, scheduling batch jobs, monitoring systems, and ensuring IT operations run according to schedule. You're part of the team that keeps computing infrastructure operational.

Your day follows operational rhythms. You might monitor overnight job completion, then coordinate maintenance windows, then update run schedules, then troubleshoot a job failure, then document procedures. You're ensuring computing operations happen when and how they should.

The hardest part is managing in an increasingly automated environment. Much of traditional computer operations has been automated, but someone still needs to coordinate, troubleshoot exceptions, and maintain procedures. The people who thrive here are detail-oriented, enjoy technology, and can work within structured processes.

Working ConditionsHigh
SupportAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsModerate
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StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Environment typeAutomation levelShift structureTechnology stackTeam size
Computer operations coordination varies by environment and automation. Mainframe operations differ from distributed systems. Automation levels affect how much manual coordination is needed. Shift structures vary from business hours to 24/7 coverage. Technology stacks and job scheduling tools differ significantly.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Computer Operations Coordinators (SOC 11-3021.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Monitoring and observability
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$104K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
646K
U.S. Employment
+15.2%
10yr Growth
56K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
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Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationWritingComplex Problem SolvingSystems Evaluation
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