Systems Administrator

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University of Utah is hiring a Systems Administrator (Salesforce Administrator). This role involves configuring and maintaining Salesforce environments, managing user access and data integrity, and providing ongoing support and training to users. The position requires the ability to customize Salesforce solutions aligned with business goals and experience with Apex or marketing automation is preferred.

Highlights

Configure and maintain Salesforce environments including user management, security settings, and data management.
Create and manage custom objects, fields, record types, and page layouts in Salesforce.
Ensure data integrity through validation rules and processes.
Provide ongoing user support and training for effective Salesforce utilization.
Translate requirements into functional Salesforce solutions, with familiarity in documenting technical solutions using ERDs, UML, and DFDs.
Monitor and manage Salesforce releases and updates to maintain compatibility with custom development.
Required Salesforce Administrator certification and at least 2 years experience in the field.
Bachelor's degree or equivalency in a related area is required, with substitution of work experience for education permitted.
Preferred skills include knowledge of Salesforce security models, reports, dashboards, and ability to write SQL and SOQL queries.
Experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce integrated marketing solutions such as Pardot or Marketing Cloud is a plus.
Compensation range: $72,000 - $82,500 annually.
Department: Data and Software Solutions under Academic Affairs division.

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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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.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.

Posting Specific Questions

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* 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.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.

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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