Systems Administrator

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University of Utah is hiring a Systems Administrator. The role involves configuring, customizing, and maintaining Salesforce environments to support business objectives, including user management, security, and data integrity. The Systems Administrator will also provide ongoing user support and collaborate on technical solutions, requiring Salesforce Administrator certification and experience with Apex and marketing automation preferred.

Highlights

Main responsibilities include Salesforce environment configuration, user management, custom object creation, data validation, and user support.

Requires knowledge of Salesforce administration, security models, reports, dashboards, and ability to write basic SQL and SOQL queries.

Preferred skills include experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), APIs, and Salesforce marketing solutions such as Pardot or Marketing Cloud.

Compensation range is $72,000 to $82,500 annually.

Minimum qualifications: bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, Salesforce Administrator certification, and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Supports the Data and Software Solutions department under Academic Affairs.

Must have legal authorization to work in the United States; employer-sponsored work authorization is not available.

Works a standard 40-hour week during the day shift with typical office environment duties including sitting, typing, and communication.

Involves monitoring Salesforce releases and updates to ensure smooth operations.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams, documents technical solutions, and provides training to users.

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Open Date	01/15/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44049B
Job Title	Systems Administrator
Working Title	Salesforce Administrator
Career Progression Track	F
Track Level
FLSA Code	Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Remote, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	02218 - Data and Software Solutions
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$72,000 - $82,500
Close Date	04/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	We are seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Administrator. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Salesforce administration, with the ability to customize, develop, and maintain Salesforce solutions that align with our business objectives. Experience with Apex and/or marketing automation are preferred. *Applicants must have the legal authorization to work in the United States. Employer-sponsored work authorization is not available for this position.*
Responsibilities	Salesforce Administration Configure and maintain Salesforce environments, including user management, security settings, and data management. Create and manage custom objects, fields, record types, and page layouts. Ensure data integrity and implement data validation rules and processes. Collaboration and Support: Able to understand requirements and translate those into working solutions. Provide ongoing support and training to users, ensuring they are equipped to utilize Salesforce effectively. Familiarity with documenting and diagramming technical solutions (i.e. ERD’s, UML, DFD’s) Monitor and manage Salesforce releases and updates to ensure smooth operation and compatibility with custom developments. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) with at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Salesforce Administrator certification is required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences	Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator with 2+ years of experience. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of the Salesforce security model, including profiles, permissions, record-level access, field-level access, roles, and hierarchies. Proficiency with Salesforce reports and dashboards. Ability to write basic SQL and SOQL queries Familiarity with and a basic understanding of Apex, LWC, leveraging APIs is a plus Familiarity working with Salesforce integrated marketing solutions, preferably Pardot or Marketing Cloud is a plus Ability to communicate the status of projects and clarify requirements when needed.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
* Do you have 2 or more years of related Systems Administrator experience?
- Yes
- No
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
Please add a link to your Salesforce Trailblazer profile.
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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Announcement

Details

Open Date	01/15/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44049B
Job Title	Systems Administrator
Working Title	Salesforce Administrator
Career Progression Track	F
Track Level
FLSA Code	Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Remote, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	02218 - Data and Software Solutions
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$72,000 - $82,500
Close Date	04/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	We are seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Administrator. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Salesforce administration, with the ability to customize, develop, and maintain Salesforce solutions that align with our business objectives. Experience with Apex and/or marketing automation are preferred. *Applicants must have the legal authorization to work in the United States. Employer-sponsored work authorization is not available for this position.*
Responsibilities	Salesforce Administration Configure and maintain Salesforce environments, including user management, security settings, and data management. Create and manage custom objects, fields, record types, and page layouts. Ensure data integrity and implement data validation rules and processes. Collaboration and Support: Able to understand requirements and translate those into working solutions. Provide ongoing support and training to users, ensuring they are equipped to utilize Salesforce effectively. Familiarity with documenting and diagramming technical solutions (i.e. ERD’s, UML, DFD’s) Monitor and manage Salesforce releases and updates to ensure smooth operation and compatibility with custom developments. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) with at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Salesforce Administrator certification is required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences	Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator with 2+ years of experience. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of the Salesforce security model, including profiles, permissions, record-level access, field-level access, roles, and hierarchies. Proficiency with Salesforce reports and dashboards. Ability to write basic SQL and SOQL queries Familiarity with and a basic understanding of Apex, LWC, leveraging APIs is a plus Familiarity working with Salesforce integrated marketing solutions, preferably Pardot or Marketing Cloud is a plus Ability to communicate the status of projects and clarify requirements when needed.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
* Do you have 2 or more years of related Systems Administrator experience?
- Yes
- No
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
Please add a link to your Salesforce Trailblazer profile.
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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