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POSITION:  System Administrator (Exempt)

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION: Infrastructure II

DEPARTMENT:  Technology Services

SUPERVISOR TITLE:  Manager, Network and Systems; Systems Administrator

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

EXEMPTION:  Professional Exemption

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT –Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources 325-670-1259 or careers@hsutx.edu 

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

This position will design, install, maintain, and support hardware and software systems for all internal and external applications, help plan and implement security policies and controls on all systems on campus, and assist in training system users.

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These examples do not include all possible tasks & do not limit the assignment of related tasks

Responsible for system administration, including design, specifications, evaluation, recommendations, configuration, installation, and management of server and storage hardware and applications.

Administers and supports on-premises application servers as required.

Administers and supports cloud-hosted applications as required.

Responsible for day-to-day operation, user support, user training, product reporting, product updates, and product documentation for various applications.

Performs troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems and systems issues. Assists with upgrades of network hardware and software components as required.

Coordinates with colleagues to ensure proper security, licensing, and maintenance of all server hardware, University applications, and related resources.

Coordinates with colleagues to establish and implement security policies and controls within systems and applications.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

Must Adhere to guidelines in the University Personnel and Safety Handbooks and departmental policies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.

Interview decisions are partially based on this information.

On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.

Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.  

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred and/or or a combination of technical education and related industry experience.

5 -7+ years of related industry experience strongly preferred.

Experience in VMware, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure or Office 365, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, and PowerShell preferred.

Experience in higher education preferred.

Must be able to learn quickly, be detail oriented, and have effective communication skills.

Must be able to work with multiple constituents in a manner congruent with the image and mission of the University. Constituents include but are not limited to students, faculty, staff, trustees, and trustees.

The above requirements will be validated through the written competencies provided by the applicant in addition to the interview process and reference checks regarding past employment experience, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None are required for this position at this time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is a Full-Time, Exempt Level Staff Position at the HSU Campus.

A minimum of a 40-hour work week is expected. Irregular hours, occasional evening and weekend work and/or assignments beyond a 40-hour week may be required during peak season and/or to meet project deadlines.

Infrequent travel may be required on occasion to attend training workshops.

Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the university liability policy.

Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU’s mission. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.