Systems Administrator - College of Applied Health Sciences

Hiring Department: College of Applied Health Sciences

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1014110

Posting Close Date: 5/1/2023

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $89,000.00 commensurate with experience

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

UIC is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our College of Applied Health Sciences IT Team. The Systems Administrator is a member of the IT team for the College of Applied Health Sciences. Under minimal supervision of the Co-Directors of Information Technology, the position manages endpoint devices within the College of Applied Health Sciences. The primary responsibilities include system administration, software packaging and deployment, operating system patching, and server management. This position will interact with the end users within the College and must possess excellent spoken and written communication skills, in addition to the required technical abilities listed further below. This position requires the ability to think strategically in structuring the end users computing environment. The position serves as a technical expert to staff and students; configures and deploys new equipment; and provides full support and management of all department devices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the deployment of software and drivers, push out updates to Windows machines using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and Apple devices using JAMF.
• Establish and maintain software documentation.
• Provide support to faculty and staff by troubleshooting computer hardware, software, peripherals, and other University computing resources.
• Perform server administration tasks, including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print services, research event log warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly.
• Coordinate with Technology Solutions and third-party vendors on any computing needs for AHS faculty and staff.
• Interact with the help desk and other teams to assist in troubleshooting, identify root cause, and provide technical support when needed.
• Provide Tier 1 Support for Classroom Equipment Troubleshooting.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

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  Bachelor Degree within Computer Science or closely related field of study
• Minimum 5 years of professional IT experience within System Administration & Operations which includes demonstrated experience in configuration, installation, maintenance, backup / recovery and upgrading multi-user computer systems hardware and software as well as establishing/managing user accounts.
• Endpoint management with software deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional level IT experience within System Administration & Operations – which includes demonstrated experience in configuration, installation, maintenance, backup / recovery and upgrading multi-user computer systems hardware and software as well as establishing/managing user accounts.
• Demonstrated experience in configuration, installation, maintenance, backup / recovery and upgrading multi-user computer systems hardware and software as well as establishing/managing user accounts.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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