Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 209201 - OTIDE IT

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Systems Administrator I supports the functionality and availability of mission critical University and non-critical systems by performing entry level systems engineering and administration under close supervision. Provides system and application administration responsibilities for multiple systems to provide desktop deployment to the campus or department.

Additional Department Summary: Manages and oversees the technical and application support for all computer-related functions in the assigned area. Oversees planning, implementing, upgrading, troubleshooting, repairing, managing technicians and students. Maintains local area networks and servers for area. Installs and upgrades applications software and hardware accessories. Coordinates purchasing of hardware and software. Initiates, coordinates, and implements technology goals for the area. Provides direct assistance to constituents in the area and serve as the trainer or training coordinator for all relevant technology for the area. Creates and manages relational databases and integration of databases with web pages.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of IT experience; OR High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of IT experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: May require intermediate or advanced level training or certification.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of advanced programming, networking, system, multimedia, instructional technology skills or project management methods and applications.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. Experience in design. Experience in managing and maintaining server computer/technical support systems.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster