Systems Administrator

Information Technology


Search 2060 - Posted July 14, 2025

Emporia State University is seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Administrator to join our Information Technology (IT) team.

This role is essential to the management and support of the university’s data center environments, focusing on both hardware and operating systems.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to help maintain and evolve our enterprise systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as a core member of the Server Team, administering enterprise-class servers and storage systems.
  • Act as the primary system administrator for both Windows and Linux-based servers.
  • Design, architect, and maintain enterprise platforms including VMware, NetApp, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Active Directory, and identity management systems.
  • Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems and software.
  • Conduct performance testing, database administration, system security, and data storage management.
  • Collaborate with the endpoint deployment team to support installation, troubleshooting, and solution development.
  • Assist with asset inventory, hardware refresh cycles, and budget planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of system administration experience.
  • Associate’s degree in a relevant field with 2+ years of experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 1+ year of experience.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Linux systems.

COMPENSATION:

  • Salary: $26.59 - $28.85 hourly
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Free Dental insurance for employees
  • Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
  • Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
  • Dependent tuition waiver
  • For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

To apply, upload a cover letter, resume, transcripts and contact information for three professional references here.

 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.


A background check is required prior to hire.



For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.