Idaho State University Hiring for Information Systems Administrator, University Library (4024) Full Time

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!

Job Description

The position is the primary technical caretaker and contact point for the Library’s servers, workstations, and related equipment and is responsible for their security and reliability. Key responsibilities include:

Primary

• Administers library workstations and related equipment on all campuses and server infrastructure on main campus
• Maintains and deploys Windows image
• Provisions and maintains services in a virtual environment; troubleshoots technical issues
• Tests and installs updates and patches
• Maintains computer hardware
• Configures computer software
• Monitors logs
• Improves and automates processes
• Works with university information security team to prevent, identify, and resolve any security issues with library equipment
• Serves on university systems administrators group that manages secure network and unit uses of network

Shared

• Shares ILS systems administration duties with Information Systems Computer Analyst
• Maintains staff level authorizations for all uses of the system (public catalog, cataloging, circulation, acquisitions)
• Loads preconfigured files for library applications
• Extracts MARC records for loading into cooperative shared system
• Monitors weekly loads into ILS of current student, faculty information from Banner
• Troubleshoots functional and technical problems
• Shares maintenance of the library webpage in conformance with university web standards and as directed by library content providers with Information Systems Computer Analyst

Secondary

• As necessary, assists with administration of access and authentication software
• As necessary, assists with administration of computer access and reservation control, public printing, and reboot to restore application software for the public computers
• As necessary, assists with administration of the library makerspace and its technologies
• As necessary, assists with maintenance of interlibrary loan web forms and installs interlibrary loan software updates as needed
• Performs one-on-one staff training, as needed
• Participates in professional activities including membership on library committees and task forces, membership in professional groups, and attends meetings
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Basic understanding of academic library role, functions, and resources
• Basic understanding of data security issues, desktop computers, mobile technology, network infrastructure, cloud computing, programming, web applications
• Ability to think critically, analyze problems, devise creative solutions
• Good interpersonal, oral, written communication skills
• Basic understanding of logic
• Based in Pocatello, comfortable with occasional travel to ISU Idaho Falls and ISU Meridian
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of library standards, including MARC, NCIP, Dublin Core, Z39.50
• Experience working with Oracle tables
• Experience developing and supporting web based services
• Experience working in a UNIX environment
• CentOS, Debian, and Ubuntu preferred
• Experience working with LAMP servers
• Experience working with XML. XSL, CSS, JavaScript
• Proficient in MS Office Access or SQL

Additional Information

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received prior to February 7, 2023. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

Posting Number: req1849
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Non-classified Staff
Division: Idaho State University

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

To apply, visit https://isu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/1849?c=isu

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