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General Statement of Job

General Statement of Job

The Systems Analyst I installs, configures, administers and provides ongoing maintenance support to Enterprise servers and associated systems. Monitors server performance and storage capacity for physical and virtual server environments.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Troubleshoots systems and hardware issues.
2. Coordinates production maintenance schedules on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.
3. Periodically performs system updates and other systems functions during off-peak hours, such as evenings and weekends.
4. Participates in the department technology projects and in the analysis, implementation and testing phases.
5. Provides infrastructure maintenance and support for physical and virtual servers.
6. Manages server systems security, including the creation and maintenance of security templates for baseline compliance.
7. Monitors and maintains automated reports and scripts.
8. Responsible for maintaining knowledge of third party products and its capabilities, to assist other teams with application installation, testing and troubleshooting.
9. Assists in the development of procedures and guidelines related to the Systems area and performs continuous analysis and improvements of systems operations.
10. Implements and supports Distributed File Systems.
11. Supports a 24×7 computing environment in collaboration with the Information Technology Department.
12. Responsible for providing a continuation of service delivery and continuous point of contact for service users and staff alike outside of normal office working hours.
13. Performs hardware and software licensing inventories.
14. Forecasts storage, hardware and licensing needs.
15. Responsible for maintaining knowledge of emerging technology requirements for continuous infrastructure improvements.
16. Assists in the management of the Enterprise mail system for staff/faculty/students with all its hybrid connections and sub-components.
17. Performs Active Directory operations including group policy creation and support.
18. Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Information

Posting Number SP1251 Position Title Staff - Systems Analyst I (2) Department ISPSI-Systems and Networking Temporary End Date (if applicable) Location Pecan E-Class Professional/Technical FLSA Non-Exempt Min Salary $35,000.00 Salary Range* Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field required.
2. At least three (3) years of technical work experience in systems required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, internet research skills, macro reporting and IT project management.
3. Knowledge and work experience with UNIX, Windows, Storage Area Network (SAN), Virtual Machines (VM), Application Load Balancing, Networking, Security practices, Active Directory, Exchange/cloud email systems.
4. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
5. Familiarity with disaster recovery procedures and practices.
6. Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
7. Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
8. Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
9. Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.
10. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse, multi-cultural college population.
11. Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
12. Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical and professional manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
13. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
14. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
15. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
16. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

1. All applicants are subject to a national criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
2. Security Sensitive position: In addition, subject to federal background check.
3. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.
4. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, preferred.
5. CompTIA A+, CompTIA Net+, MCSA, CCNA certifications, preferred.

Physical Requirements

1. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
2. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
3. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
4. Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
5. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
6. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
7. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
8. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
9. Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
10. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
11. Standing particularly for sustained periods of time.
12. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
13. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
14. Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Working Environment

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Security Sensitive? Yes Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date Close Date 06/09/2019 Open Until Filled (overrides Close Date) No Special Instructions to Applicants

This is an online only application
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Transcripts
Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Foreign transcripts
Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members

Candidate Review Start Date Annual Security Report and Non-Discrimination Statements

Notice of Availability of South Texas College Annual Security Report
As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, prospective employees are entitled to request a copy of the South Texas College Annual Security Report prepared in compliance with this Act. You may obtain a copy of this report by accessing the following link: https://www.southtexascollege.edu/stcdps/cleryact.html. Copies of the report may also be obtained at the South Texas College Police Department, located at 2509 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen Texas 78501, or by calling 956-872-2589. The website and report contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including crime prevention, crime statistics, college police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and other matters of importance related to security on campus.

Statement of Equal Opportunity
South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal education institution and equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Discrimination is prohibited and the College will comply with all applicable College policies, and state and federal legislation. This statement extends to individuals seeking employment with and admission to the College.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding this non-discrimination statement:

Brenda J. Balderaz
Director of Human Resources, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, and 504 Coordinator
2501 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78501
Office: 956-872-3637
Email: HR_Administrators@southtexascollege.edu

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding disability:

Employee(s):

Brenda J. Balderaz
Director of Human Resources, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, and 504 Coordinator
2501 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78501
Office: 956-872-3637
Email: HR_Administrators@southtexascollege.edu

Student(s):

Santa E. Pena, M.Ed., LPC-S
Director of Counseling, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, and 504 Coordinator
3201 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78501
Office: 956-872-2140
Email: santaep@southtexascollege.edu

Title IX Statement
Title IX of the Education Amendments 1972 (20 U.S.C. s1681 et seq.) and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX), “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding sexual harassment and sexual violence:

Mary G. Elizondo, MBA CFE, CGMA, CPA
Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services and Title IX Coordinator
3201 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78501
956-872-3558
Email: TitleIX@southtexascollege.edu

Resources, questions, or requests for information regarding Title IX, including complaints of gender based sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, or other sexual misconduct should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Deputy Coordinators as listed at the Title IX webpage: https://www.southtexascollege.edu/about/notices/title-ix.html

You may refer to Policy 4216 Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct at https://admin.southtexascollege.edu/president/policies/pdf/4000/4216.pdf.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest academic degree earned?
   • Doctorate
   • Master
   • Bachelor
   • Associate
   • Certificate
   • Other
2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • The Monitor
   • South Texas College Human Resources Website
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.Com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Starr County Town Crier
   • Other
3. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
4. * Do you have at least three (3) years of technical work experience in systems?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts/Foreign Transcript Evaluations

Optional Documents

1. Veteran's Employment Preference Documentation