System & Application Administrator

System & Application Administrator

Job ID: 322667
Location: Paradise Valley Community Coll
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range


$64,346 - $83,650/annually DOE

Grade


117

Work Schedule


Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

On call for emergency circumstances

Work Calendar


12 Months

Maricopa Summary


10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits


Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary


Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is seeking a System & Application Administrator who provides support for data center services, customer requests, and academic technologies. Able to work in a team environment, using independent learning skills to innovate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues in a networked environment. Directly support campus constituents, via help desk system, and enterprise campus systems/tools.


The System & Application Administrator demonstrates a commitment to service excellence, innovation and digital transformation, a focus on customers and clients, partnership and collaboration, student success, integrity and performance of job duties. Plans and implements information technologies with an academic focus.

Essential Functions


45% Provides service delivery for on-premise and cloud-hosted systems in directory services, web-based applications, digital signage, virtual Windows and Linux systems administration, database management/reporting, backup support, and print management. Plans, oversees and implements goals and objectives, projects, and integrated technologies, systems and services and assure quality of service delivery.


25% Performs daily monitoring of the application software and hardware and its use, analyzes and resolves problems, and works cooperatively to create an appropriate ongoing maintenance schedule; collaborates with hardware, operating system, database administrators, and technical teams to ensure optimal performance of the application. Updates and maintains enterprise application configuration settings as necessary to administer the application(s) and ensure optimal performance; works closely with external vendors, business analysts, business leaders, security professionals, end users, team members, and infrastructure support personnel to design solutions and ensure systems integrity.


10% Researches, implements, and supports network-based applications and solutions in a mixed Windows/macOS client environment.

10% Provide support for the campus printing support for both managed print services and ID cards.

10% Updates documentation and procedures; works with vendors; performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology or related field and two years of systems and application administration experience in area related to assignment.


OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree, education, certification and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience supporting enterprise applications in a large organization. Experience with administration of workstations, virtual servers, Dockers, web-based applications, server/end user software, databases, network printing and SSO.
   
   
2. Experience working in an Active Directory environment, demonstrating usage of client management tools, group policies, and user authentication.
   
3. Experience working with virtual or cloud-based systems on VMware, Azure, AWS and other platforms.
   
   
4. Experience with scripts and programming languages such as PowerShell, Shell, HTML, PHP, etc.
   
5. Experience working with SQL database platforms such as Microsoft SQL, Postgres and/or MySQL.
   
   
6. Experience with server system security and endpoint protection platforms. Experience with organizational printing administration and/or managed print services.
   
   
7. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years.
   

Special Working Conditions

• Will require possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License or other state license; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

who provides support for data center services, customer requests, and academic technologies. Able to work in a team environment, using independent learning skills to innovate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues in a networked environment. Directly support campus constituents, via help desk system, and enterprise campus systems/tools.


The System & Application Administrator demonstrates a commitment to service excellence, innovation and digital transformation, a focus on customers and clients, partnership and collaboration, student success, integrity and performance of job duties. Plans and implements information technologies with an academic focus.

Essential Functions


45% Provides service delivery for on-premise and cloud-hosted systems in directory services, web-based applications, digital signage, virtual Windows and Linux systems administration, database management/reporting, backup support, and print management. Plans, oversees and implements goals and objectives, projects, and integrated technologies, systems and services and assure quality of service delivery.


25% Performs daily monitoring of the application software and hardware and its use, analyzes and resolves problems, and works cooperatively to create an appropriate ongoing maintenance schedule; collaborates with hardware, operating system, database administrators, and technical teams to ensure optimal performance of the application. Updates and maintains enterprise application configuration settings as necessary to administer the application(s) and ensure optimal performance; works closely with external vendors, business analysts, business leaders, security professionals, end users, team members, and infrastructure support personnel to design solutions and ensure systems integrity.


10% Researches, implements, and supports network-based applications and solutions in a mixed Windows/macOS client environment.

10% Provide support for the campus printing support for both managed print services and ID cards.

10% Updates documentation and procedures; works with vendors; performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology or related field and two years of systems and application administration experience in area related to assignment.


OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree, education, certification and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience supporting enterprise applications in a large organization. Experience with administration of workstations, virtual servers, Dockers, web-based applications, server/end user software, databases, network printing and SSO.
   
   
2. Experience working in an Active Directory environment, demonstrating usage of client management tools, group policies, and user authentication.
   
3. Experience working with virtual or cloud-based systems on VMware, Azure, AWS and other platforms.
   
   
4. Experience with scripts and programming languages such as PowerShell, Shell, HTML, PHP, etc.
   
5. Experience working with SQL database platforms such as Microsoft SQL, Postgres and/or MySQL.
   
   
6. Experience with server system security and endpoint protection platforms. Experience with organizational printing administration and/or managed print services.
   
   
7. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years.
   

Special Working Conditions

• Will require possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License or other state license; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

• Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas
• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
• May require travel or work at the Black Mountain campus
• May require numerous evenings or weekends
• On call for emergency circumstances
• Required to sit for a prolonged period of time, viewing a computer monitor
• May be required to lift or carry up to #50 lbs.

How to Apply


Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.


Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

In the cover letter, please specifically and fully address all relevant experience with respect to each of the desired qualifications.


Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. All experience must include the month and year. Documents with the year only will be categorized as incomplete.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Additional Requirements


Note: A second interview will be conducted in the hiring process.


Posting Close Date


Open until filled

First Review on May 4, 2026 (Apply on or before May 3, 2026 at 11:59pm)

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act


Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

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