Difference between revisions of "System Administration (PPS)"

From FreekiWiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(filled in more details)
(i reflexively save after every line edit in emacs, which is bad over wikipediaFS. i did better this time.)
Line 13: Line 13:
 
* Position Title: ''ass coordinator''
 
* Position Title: ''ass coordinator''
 
* Job Description:
 
* Job Description:
:''make sure our computer infrastructure is all working, train volunteer administrators''
+
:''make sure our computer infrastructure is all working, train and coordinate volunteer administrators''
  
 
== Costs and potential costs ==
 
== Costs and potential costs ==
Line 21: Line 21:
 
**''the hardware needed, the utility bill for all those computers''
 
**''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? 40 hours
+
** How much time would existing staff need to put in? 2-80 hours
** How time would existing volunteers need to put in? 90 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?
 
* 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 paid staff time? 10-20 hours/week
** In volunteer time? 20 hours/week
+
** In volunteer time? 10-20 hours/week
  
 
== Drawbacks ==
 
== Drawbacks ==
Line 31: Line 31:
 
:''unknown''
 
:''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?
:''unknown''
+
:''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?  
:''it will support them''
+
:''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?  
 
:''unknown''
 
:''unknown''
  
 
== Benefits ==
 
== Benefits ==
* Would the program generate income? ''NO''
+
* Would the program generate income? ''not likely''
 
* How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?  
 
* How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?  
 
:''by allowing us to do the things we do, whatever they may be.''
 
:''by allowing us to do the things we do, whatever they may be.''
Line 44: Line 44:
 
== Measuring Success ==
 
== Measuring Success ==
 
* How can the success of the program be measured?  
 
* How can the success of the program be measured?  
:''tickets resolved, user feedback''
+
:''tickets resolved, user feedback, number of volunteer sysadmin hours''
 
* Outline a plan for implementing the program:  
 
* Outline a plan for implementing the program:  
:''unknown''
+
:''hire someone, train them if necessary, ask for feedback and assistance from the [[ASS]]es''
  
 
[[Category:Program Planning Sheets]]
 
[[Category:Program Planning Sheets]]

Revision as of 17:14, 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.)
5-20 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? 10-20 hours/week
    • In volunteer time? 10-20 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, train them if necessary, ask for feedback and assistance from the ASSes