WHITMAN COLLEGE JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE: February 1, 2009
FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

JOB TITLE: System Administrator/Developer
OFFICE/DEPT: WCTS
SUPERVISOR: Dir, Administrative Technology
DEPT HEAD: Dir, Administrative Technology
BUDGET OFFICER: Chief Technology Officer

POSITION PURPOSE

System Administrator/Developer is primarily responsible for the operation and maintenance of the administrative servers. The position also designs, develops, maintains and supports administrative applications on campus. As a member of Whitman College Technology Services (WCTS), this position collaborates with other IT members of to provide an information technology environment that is consistent with the goals of Whitman College and meets the needs of faculty, staff, and students.

PRINCIPAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

 Estimate
% of Time		 Critical
Level (1-5)
  1. Perform system administration of servers for administrative applications. This includes installing and maintaining system and application software and keeping patches up-to-date.
 35% 5
  1. Support and maintain Web and networked application software (e.g. DocLocator, CrystalReports, Blackboard Connect).
25% 5
  1. Provide technical support and service calls to administrative offices of the college.
20% 4
  1. Participate in
    1. Researching and recommending software and equipment solutions for stated needs.
    2. Planning, coordinating, designing and implementing administrative applications.
    3. the preparation and dissemination of information.
 15% 4
  1. Perform other duties as assigned.
5% 3

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Individuals must posses these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities and to possess the necessary physical requirements with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

  1. An ability to operate personal computers and demonstrate proficiency with Internet resources and networked environments.
  2. An ability to learn new technologies and assimilate new information quickly.
  3. Demonstrated knowledge of Liux and Windows system administration and programming using Perl or equivalent scripting language.
  4. Strong service orientation.
  5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to establish and maintain cooperative and harmonious working relationships with a variety of campus constituencies.
  6. Willingness to work on evenings and weekends.
  7. Vision for and dedication to the role of a computer network within a small college.
  8. A proven ability to make technical issues understandable and an ability to match technical opportunities to college goals.
  9. Preferred skills include experience in information technology in higher education environment, experience in user services, experience with SAN, Virtual Servers, DNS and DHCP, and relevant experience beyond the minimum requirement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  1. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
  2. Satisfactory clearance of background check required.