Systems Administrator

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University of Utah is hiring a Systems Administrator. The role involves supporting, implementing, and maintaining software systems with a primary focus on Salesforce and integrated AWS/ETL data solutions. The position emphasizes Salesforce administration, development and scripting support, and collaboration with technical team members to troubleshoot issues and enhance institutional processes.

Highlights

Configure and maintain Salesforce environments, including user management and automation.
Support and maintain AWS-based ETL pipelines and Salesforce integrations.
Create technical documentation, diagrams, and assist with troubleshooting and internal user support.
Manage marketing and communication automation using data segmentation and email templates.
Required skills include Salesforce administration, ETL tooling and scripting, and technical diagramming documentation.
Must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 2 years of related experience and Salesforce Administrator certification.
Salary range is $72,000 - $82,500 annually.
Works within the Data and Software Solutions department under Academic Affairs.
Requires residency in Utah and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Collaborates closely with Team Lead and Lead Developer, supporting an established technical team structure.

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Open Date	05/29/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45205B
Job Title	Systems Administrator
Working Title	Software Solutions Specialist
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	07/29/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	We are seeking a skilled and versatile Software Solutions Specialist to join our Software Solutions team. This cross-functional technical role is responsible for supporting, implementing, and maintaining the software systems that power our institution, with a primary focus on Salesforce and integrated AWS/ETL data solutions. The ideal candidate is adaptable, technically curious, and comfortable working across a variety of platforms and technologies. This role requires someone who can wear multiple hats, contribute across systems, troubleshoot technical issues, and continuously learn new technologies and processes as institutional needs evolve. This is primarily a Salesforce administrative role, with development and scripting support (NOT a senior/full-time developer role). You will be asked to interact with end users at times; however, this is not a primary stakeholder-facing position. The successful candidate must be comfortable taking directions, collaborating closely with the Team Lead and Lead Developer, and contributing within an established technical team structure. We are looking for someone with experience in the following areas: Salesforce administration Marketing and communication automation ETL tooling and scripting Technical diagramming/documentation (highly preferred) Additional Information: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. This role requires residency within the state of Utah.
Responsibilities	Salesforce Configure and maintain Salesforce environments, including user management, security settings, automation, and data integrity Create and manage custom objects, fields, record types, validation rules, page layouts, and workflows Familiarity with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Salesforce APIs, or integration development Support reporting, dashboards (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.) Data Integration & ETL Support Support and maintain AWS-based ETL pipelines and integrations between Salesforce and other institutional systems Assist with data architecture, transformation, and synchronization across platforms Write and troubleshoot SQL and SOQL queries Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, or related ETL/data pipeline technologies Collaboration, Documentation & Technical Support Gather technical requirements and assist in implementing solutions under the direction of senior technical staff Create and maintain technical documentation and system diagrams, including ERDs, UML diagrams, process flows, and integration mappings Collaborate closely with the Team Lead and Lead Developer on technical initiatives and project execution Provide internal user support, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing Email Marketing/Automation Segment data for email communications using suppression lists and defined criteria to reach target audiences Utilize marketing automation tools to achieve desired outcomes through dynamic solutions, rather than static updates Apply basic UI/UX skills to assist with creating email templates for users when needed 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 required Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences	Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving technical environments Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a collaborative technical team environment and follow established technical direction, standards, and guidance from team leadership Ability to work effectively in an environment where business priorities, project scope, and technical requirements shift rapidly based on institutional and leadership direction
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
Do you currently live in Utah, or do you plan to relocate within the next six weeks?
- Yes, I currently live in Utah.
- No, I do not currently live in Utah, but I plan to relocate within the next six weeks.
- No, I do not live in Utah and do not have plans to relocate in the next six weeks.

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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

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Open Date	05/29/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45205B
Job Title	Systems Administrator
Working Title	Software Solutions Specialist
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	07/29/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	We are seeking a skilled and versatile Software Solutions Specialist to join our Software Solutions team. This cross-functional technical role is responsible for supporting, implementing, and maintaining the software systems that power our institution, with a primary focus on Salesforce and integrated AWS/ETL data solutions. The ideal candidate is adaptable, technically curious, and comfortable working across a variety of platforms and technologies. This role requires someone who can wear multiple hats, contribute across systems, troubleshoot technical issues, and continuously learn new technologies and processes as institutional needs evolve. This is primarily a Salesforce administrative role, with development and scripting support (NOT a senior/full-time developer role). You will be asked to interact with end users at times; however, this is not a primary stakeholder-facing position. The successful candidate must be comfortable taking directions, collaborating closely with the Team Lead and Lead Developer, and contributing within an established technical team structure. We are looking for someone with experience in the following areas: Salesforce administration Marketing and communication automation ETL tooling and scripting Technical diagramming/documentation (highly preferred) Additional Information: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. This role requires residency within the state of Utah.
Responsibilities	Salesforce Configure and maintain Salesforce environments, including user management, security settings, automation, and data integrity Create and manage custom objects, fields, record types, validation rules, page layouts, and workflows Familiarity with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Salesforce APIs, or integration development Support reporting, dashboards (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.) Data Integration & ETL Support Support and maintain AWS-based ETL pipelines and integrations between Salesforce and other institutional systems Assist with data architecture, transformation, and synchronization across platforms Write and troubleshoot SQL and SOQL queries Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, or related ETL/data pipeline technologies Collaboration, Documentation & Technical Support Gather technical requirements and assist in implementing solutions under the direction of senior technical staff Create and maintain technical documentation and system diagrams, including ERDs, UML diagrams, process flows, and integration mappings Collaborate closely with the Team Lead and Lead Developer on technical initiatives and project execution Provide internal user support, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing Email Marketing/Automation Segment data for email communications using suppression lists and defined criteria to reach target audiences Utilize marketing automation tools to achieve desired outcomes through dynamic solutions, rather than static updates Apply basic UI/UX skills to assist with creating email templates for users when needed 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 required Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences	Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving technical environments Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a collaborative technical team environment and follow established technical direction, standards, and guidance from team leadership Ability to work effectively in an environment where business priorities, project scope, and technical requirements shift rapidly based on institutional and leadership direction
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
Do you currently live in Utah, or do you plan to relocate within the next six weeks?
- Yes, I currently live in Utah.
- No, I do not currently live in Utah, but I plan to relocate within the next six weeks.
- No, I do not live in Utah and do not have plans to relocate in the next six weeks.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

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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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