SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR ASSOC

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR ASSOC Position Summary: This role is located in Tifton, GA and reports to the TVDIL director. It provides maintenance and improvement of local IT systems at the TVDIL, ensuring compliance with the College of Veterinary Medicine’s IT standards. The position requires long‑term planning, ad‑hoc decision making, and close collaboration with CVM and UGA IT teams. Posting Details Posting Number: S15227P Working Title: SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR ASSOC Department: VetMed‑Tifton Diagnostic Lab Posting Type: External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type: Employee Benefits Eligibility: Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8AM – 5PM Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience Posting Date: 06/01/2026 No Closing Date Proposed Starting Date: 07/06/2026 Location: Tifton Area Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications Experience managing administrative, instructional, research, and laboratory computers and peripherals. Experience as on‑site local administrator and primary point of contact for IT service requests. Experience collaborating with CVM and UGA IT teams and vendor partners to maintain systems to CVM standards. Knowledge of supporting UGA tools such as OneDrive, Office365, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. Ability to research, implement, and support software, hardware, networks, servers, and backups while maintaining a positive client service‑centered focus. Responsibilities Maintain and troubleshoot administrative, instructional, research, and laboratory computers and peripherals for the TVDIL. Act as on‑site local administrator and primary point of contact for service requests by TVDIL team members. Maintain email listservs at the TVDIL. Serve as site point of contact for vendor partners to select and maintain support contracts and assist in on‑site and remote troubleshooting and upgrades of laboratory equipment and systems. Coordinate with the CVM IT Department to keep desktop images secure and up to date. Research software, hardware, and related laboratory equipment options as requested; recommend and implement preferred options in line with CVM IT standards to improve on‑site productivity. Promote and support use of UGA tools such as OneDrive, Office365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. and support the acquisition and use of specialized and custom software at the TVDIL. Manage incoming client self‑generated requests and document verbal requests on behalf of TVDIL team members for IT support via the College Help Desk Ticketing system. Maintain a positive, constructive client service‑centered focus. Provide training for the TVDIL team on IT security and other relevant IT subjects. Work with the CVM IT Department and other UGA campus resources to maintain wired and wireless networks. Manage servers to ensure hardware and software meet minimum CVM standards and USG Minimum Security Practices. Maintain server backups that meet CVM standard practice. Participate in and support new local and UGA system‑wide application roll‑outs throughout the adoption cycle. Recommend process and technology improvements, network configurations, hardware, and software that benefit the TVDIL and the College. EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on click.appcast.io). Contact Information Recruitment Contact Name: Berit Bangoura Recruitment Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Recruitment Contact Phone: [not provided] Applicant Documents Required Documents: Resume/CV Optional Documents: Cover Letter #J-18808-Ljbffr