Job Description:

External Applicant Instructions

• Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.


• Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields - you will need to verify that the data is accurate.


• In the "My Experience" section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.

Kean IT

LifeCycle Administrator

The LifeCycle Administrator (Professional Services Specialist 3, Computer Services) will implement and oversee all facets of IT assets, procurement, refresh projects, maintenance contracts, physical security and cyber security attributed to the assets. Reporting to the Director of Department Operations and utilizing our Kean tools, the LifeCycle Administrator (LCA) will ensure all assets are inventoried, tagged, secured and maintained. The LCA will also perform audits and oversee the refresh cycle of user and data center assets in the environment, except China.

The LCA is responsible for independently performing professional work of greater difficulty using established policies, procedures, precedents and guidelines; and does related work as required. This position may require travel and a flexible schedule as needed. This is not a remote position and requires physical presence on campus as determined by the Supervisor.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following is required: data processing, installation and maintenance of application programs, technical support, design and preparation of IT programs and/or managing IT processes and lifecycles. Master's degree in a relevant field and/or Certifications related to IT preferred. Applicants may substitute a Master's degree for one year of the required experience. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a four (4) month Working Test Period.


Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

SAME Program Applicants: If you are applying under the NJ State as a Model Employer "SAME" Program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your application materials by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the NJ SAME Program visit their website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.govor call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3. You may also contact Kean's Recruiting Team atSAME@kean.edu.

Additional Information

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.

Diversity & Non-Discrimination Statement

Kean University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Kean's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to not only thrive, but climb higher in a diverse world. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we work to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the diversity and equity of all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and beyond.

EEO/AA Statement

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