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Rutgers University

System Administrator

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $82K - $125K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ June 26th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a System Administrator for the Office of Institutional Research. The role involves managing and safeguarding faculty-facing applications and institutional data by maintaining system performance, implementing security controls, enhancing system functionality, and providing responsive support to faculty and staff under the guidance of the IT Manager.

Highlights

  • Manages and monitors OIRDS applications and servers to ensure optimal performance and security.

  • Implements updates and enhancements, including encryption algorithms, access controls, and user interfaces.

  • Develops and maintains secure data transmission protocols and application compatibility across multiple operating systems.

  • Researches emerging technology trends to improve application performance and scalability.

  • Provides technical support and resolves issues for faculty and administrative staff within set response targets.

  • Requires Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, MIS, or related field and 2+ years of IT infrastructure management experience.

  • Skills include programming languages (C, C++, JavaScript, Python, R, MATLAB), machine learning frameworks, database management, and security protocols.

  • Familiarity with multiple platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS; experience in higher education environments preferred.

  • Offers salary range from $81,778 to $125,121 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational benefits.

  • Works in the Institutional Research department, supporting faculty-facing research and decision support applications.