Posting Details

Posting NumberS05126PWorking TitleSYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORDepartmentFMD Admin-IT GeneralAbout the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The UGA Facilities Management Division is the largest of 7 divisions reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The exceptional staff of over 800 personnel within the Facilities Management Division manage, operate and maintain campus landscapes, buildings and infrastructure to promote the long-term sustainability of the University of Georgia.

College/Unit/Department websitefmd.uga.eduPosting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRS or ORPEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleFull/Part timeFull TimeWork ScheduleAdditional Schedule Information

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Some night and/or weekend work may be required to meet departmental goals, deadlines, and/or emergencies.

Advertised SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosting Date08/19/2020Open until filledYesClosing DateProposed Starting Date10/01/2020Special Instructions to ApplicantsLocation of VacancyAthens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Classification TitleIT Network Support ProfessionalFLSAExemptJob FamilyITFTE1.00Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred QualificationsPosition Summary

The University of Georgia Facilities Management Division (FMD) IT is seeking qualified candidates for a Systems Administrator. This position will be responsible for the system administration of production servers, virtual desktop infrastructure, Active Director, security and other IT managed systems. This is a supervisory position.
Typical Responsibilities:
*Administration and maintenance of VDI and VMware virtual environments, including management and provisioning of storage and virtual networking.
*Physical and virtual client and server installation (Windows and Linux), configuration, administration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
*Monitoring server and IT infrastructure availability and performance.
*Supervision of the FMD Helpdesk to ensure resolution of assigned helpdesk tickets.
*Develop and maintain written documentation to support the administration and maintenance of production quality services.
*Working as part of a team.
*Driving a UGA vehicle to different buildings across campus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

*Have excellent problem solving, customer service and communications skills.
*Experience with VMware, Active Directory, Horizon View and PowerShell scripting.
*Ability to manage and direct workflow.

Physical Demands

Position involves sitting at computer workstation for hours at a time.
*Lift and carry files, materials and computer equipment.
*Move from office to another office on campus.
*Adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone and in writing.
*Stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop and bend.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?YesIs this a Position of Trust?YesDoes this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?NoDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)YesCredit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

*Management and occasional installation of VMware ESXi servers and VDI environments.
*Installation, configuration, administration and maintenance of VDI desktops, VMware virtual servers and VMware virtual desktops including Windows and Linux environments.
*Installation, configuration, administration and maintenance of physical servers and desktop clients including Windows and Linux environments.
*Monitoring server and IT infrastructure availability and performance.

Percentage of time45Duties/Responsibilities

*Troubleshoot IT related software and hardware associated with HVAC, network, security and other systems as needed.
*Supervision of the FMD IT Helpdesk employees including but not limited to Network Administrator Assistant, FMD IT Professional Associate and FMD IT Student Workers.

Percentage of time35Duties/Responsibilities

*Creation, management and maintenance of Active Directory objects.
*Planning, implementation and maintenance of Group Policy Objects.
*PowerShell scripting for managing and collecting information from servers and endpoints.

Percentage of time15Duties/Responsibilities

*Special projects as assigned.

Percentage of time5Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
   • No Response
   • No
   • Yes
2. * What is your level of computer knowledge and what programs are you experienced with?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
   • None of the above
4. * Please explain your experience and knowledge of computer programming.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents