University of South Carolina
Systems Administrator
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $54K
💻 Information Technology
🗓️ June 23rd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Systems Administrator. The role involves providing hardware and software desktop support for Arnold School of Public Health faculty, staff, and graduate assistants, managing student computer lab virtual desktop infrastructure servers, clients, and setups. The position also includes supervising student lab assistants and improving support methodologies.
Highlights
- Provide desktop support including hardware installation, software setup, peripheral configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Manage virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for student computer labs using Hyper-V clustered servers and Windows RDS.
- Supervise the hiring, scheduling, and daily coverage of student computer lab assistants and maintain the lab reservation calendar.
- Explore and implement new technologies to enhance user account and desktop support efficiency.
- Required knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office suite, and networking infrastructure.
- Requires job-related accreditation from a technical school or skilled trades program plus 3+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and experience.
- Position offers a starting salary of $54,165 with salary commensurate with qualifications.
- Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with a standard schedule of 8:30am to 5:00pm and possible flexible hours.
- Employment under Arnold School of Public Health, providing support to faculty, staff, and graduate assistants.
- Non safety-sensitive position; benefits available as per University of South Carolina policies.
Systems Administrator Full Description
Systems Administrator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by August 4, 2025.
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Posting Number | STA00486PO25
Job Family | Information Technology
Job Function | IT Product Support
USC Market Title | IT Customer/Product Support Tech
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133309
Job Level | T3 - Technical Support
Business Title (Internal Title) | Systems Administrator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Arnold School of Public Health
Department | ASPH Arnold School of Public Health
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $54,165
Advertised Salary Range | $54,165 -Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard work schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Information Technology
Posting Number | STA00486PO25
Job Family | Information Technology
Job Function | IT Product Support
USC Market Title | IT Customer/Product Support Tech
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133309
Job Level | T3 - Technical Support
Business Title (Internal Title) | Systems Administrator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Arnold School of Public Health
Department | ASPH Arnold School of Public Health
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $54,165
Advertised Salary Range | $54,165 -Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard work schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Information Technology
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH), Office of Information Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide hardware and software desktop support for ASPH faculty, staff, and graduate assistants. This position will also manage the ASPH Student computer lab. VDI servers, clients, and setups.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge with Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office suite of productivity products and knowledge of networking infrastructure.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge with Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office suite of productivity products and knowledge of networking infrastructure.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Provide desktop support for computer systems including adding or replacing hardware,
installing software, setting up peripheral devices and troubleshooting problems.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 60Job Duty | Manage the virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) setup for student computer labs including the back end Hyper-V clustered servers running Windows RDS, the Wyse thin clients in the labs, and the operating system image pool setup and updates.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Manages the hiring, scheduling, and supervision of student computer lab assistants. Assure as complete of daily class coverage for the Discovery Student Computer Lab as possible. Collect faculty and staff lab reservation requests and update the online lab reservation calendar.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Investigate, develop and utilize new methodologies or technologies to increase the
efficiency of current support offerings as the apply to user accounts, desktop and laptop
systems and peripheral devices.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
installing software, setting up peripheral devices and troubleshooting problems.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 60Job Duty | Manage the virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) setup for student computer labs including the back end Hyper-V clustered servers running Windows RDS, the Wyse thin clients in the labs, and the operating system image pool setup and updates.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Manages the hiring, scheduling, and supervision of student computer lab assistants. Assure as complete of daily class coverage for the Discovery Student Computer Lab as possible. Collect faculty and staff lab reservation requests and update the online lab reservation calendar.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Investigate, develop and utilize new methodologies or technologies to increase the
efficiency of current support offerings as the apply to user accounts, desktop and laptop
systems and peripheral devices.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 07/16/2025
Job Open Date | 06/20/2025
Job Close Date | 08/04/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by August 4, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189096
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date | 07/16/2025
Job Open Date | 06/20/2025
Job Close Date | 08/04/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by August 4, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189096
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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