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== Program Basics ==
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* Program Name: @
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* Program Name: ''System Administrator''
 
* Program Description:  
 
* Program Description:  
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:''hire a coordinator to make sure the [[ASS]]es keep up with their duties and that the computer infrastructure at freegeek is functioning and provides for our continued needs.''
* What best describes this program? @
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* What best describes this program?
*# Primarily '''income generating''' (expected to make money for Free Geek)
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**'''Administrative''' (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs)
*# Primarily meets '''program''' needs (expected to cost more money than it makes)
 
*# '''Administrative''' (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs)
 
 
* Why does Free Geek need this program?
 
* Why does Free Geek need this program?
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:''because we use computers to do things''
  
 
== Job Position Basics ==
 
== Job Position Basics ==
* Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? YES / NO @
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* Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? ''yes''
* Position Title: @
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* Position Title: ''ass coordinator''
 
* Job Description:
 
* Job Description:
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:''make sure our computer infrastructure is all working, train and coordinate volunteer administrators''
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== Costs and potential costs ==
 
== Costs and potential costs ==
 
* What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)
 
* What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)
@
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:''15 hours a week''
 
* What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)
 
* What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)
@
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**''the hardware needed, the utility bill for all those computers''
 
* If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?
 
* If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?
** How much time would existing staff need to put in? _____________ hours @
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** How much time would existing staff need to put in? 2-80 hours
** How time would existing volunteers need to put in? _____________ hours @
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** How time would existing volunteers need to put in? 2-90 hours
 
* Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take?
 
* Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take?
** In paid staff time? _____________ hours/week @
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** In paid staff time? 15 hours/week
** In volunteer time? _____________ hours/week @
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** In volunteer time? 0-40 hours/week
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== Drawbacks ==
 
* Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:
 
* Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:
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:''unknown''
 
* Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?
 
* Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?
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:''i am having trouble thinking of any''
 
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?  
 
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?  
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:''it will support them and help them develop''
 
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?  
 
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?  
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:''unknown''
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== Benefits ==
 
== Benefits ==
* Would the program generate income? YES / NO @
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* Would the program generate income? ''not likely''
** If yes, how much income would be expected once the program is up and running?  $ @ / month
 
** If yes, how long would it take for the program to get to that point? @
 
 
* How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?  
 
* How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?  
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:''by allowing us to do the things we do, whatever they may be.''
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== Measuring Success ==
 
== Measuring Success ==
 
* How can the success of the program be measured?  
 
* How can the success of the program be measured?  
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:''tickets resolved, user feedback, number of volunteer sysadmin hours''
* For most income generating positions, the costs initially outweigh the benefits. If this is an income generating program, how long until it is expected to break even?
 
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* Outline a plan for implementing the program:  
 
* Outline a plan for implementing the program:  
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:''hire someone, or move existing staff hours around to cover this.  ask for feedback and assistance from the [[ASS]]es''
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[[Category:Program Planning Sheets]]
 
[[Category:Program Planning Sheets]]

Latest revision as of 19:52, 22 May 2007


Program Basics
  • Program Name: System Administrator
  • Program Description:
hire a coordinator to make sure the ASSes keep up with their duties and that the computer infrastructure at freegeek is functioning and provides for our continued needs.
  • What best describes this program?
    • Administrative (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs)
  • Why does Free Geek need this program?
because we use computers to do things

Job Position Basics

  • Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? yes
  • Position Title: ass coordinator
  • Job Description:
make sure our computer infrastructure is all working, train and coordinate volunteer administrators

Costs and potential costs

  • What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)
15 hours a week
  • What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)
    • the hardware needed, the utility bill for all those computers
  • If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?
    • How much time would existing staff need to put in? 2-80 hours
    • How time would existing volunteers need to put in? 2-90 hours
  • Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take?
    • In paid staff time? 15 hours/week
    • In volunteer time? 0-40 hours/week

Drawbacks

  • Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:
unknown
  • Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?
i am having trouble thinking of any
  • How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?
it will support them and help them develop
  • How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?
unknown

Benefits

  • Would the program generate income? not likely
  • How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?
by allowing us to do the things we do, whatever they may be.

Measuring Success

  • How can the success of the program be measured?
tickets resolved, user feedback, number of volunteer sysadmin hours
  • Outline a plan for implementing the program:
hire someone, or move existing staff hours around to cover this. ask for feedback and assistance from the ASSes