IT System Administrator

IT System Administrator Department: IT Network Services Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary Join the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina as an IT System Administrator supporting the technology that enables teaching, research, administration, and outreach across the College. In this role, you will manage and support a diverse computing environment, work directly with faculty, staff, students, and researchers, and help develop secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of technologies—including Windows, Linux/UNIX, macOS, enterprise endpoint management, scripting, networking, and secure research computing—while collaborating across the College and University to solve challenging technical problems and support the College's mission. The IT System Administrator manages and supports technology for academic departments within the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. You will provide hands-on technical support and systems administration for faculty, staff, students, and researchers; manage computer hardware, software, and network resources; support secure research computing environments; and help translate diverse technology needs into reliable, standardized, and scalable solutions. The role also includes supervising and training student IT employees and collaborating with IT professionals across the College and University. Key Responsibilities: - Manage and support departmental IT systems, including computers, hardware, software, network resources, and technology lifecycles supporting teaching, research, and administration. - Partner with faculty, staff, students, and researchers to troubleshoot issues, provide technical guidance, and develop solutions that meet current and future technology needs. - Support secure research computing environments while meeting applicable security, regulatory, University, and College requirements. - Coordinate IT operations and supervise student technicians, including workload management, documentation, inventories, procedures, training, and customer communication. What You'll Bring - Broad technical expertise supporting Windows, Linux/UNIX, and macOS environments, with experience in endpoint management, security, networking, and scripting or automation. - Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to develop practical solutions for diverse teaching, research, and administrative technology needs. - Excellent communication and customer-service skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with faculty, staff, students, researchers, and IT colleagues. - An organized, self-directed professional who can manage multiple priorities, maintain strong documentation, learn evolving technologies, and translate organizational needs into standardized and scalable solutions. Why Join Us? - Make a direct impact on teaching and research by supporting the technology used by faculty, students, and researchers across the College. - Work with diverse and challenging technology, from enterprise endpoint management and automation to research computing and secure environments. - Collaborate across MCEC and USC with IT professionals, faculty, researchers, and other University partners to solve meaningful technology problems. - Continue developing professionally through training, certifications, self-directed learning, and participation in IT communities of practice. Perks of the University of South Carolina - Downtown COLA Location: Enjoy working in the heart of Columbia, SC, with easy access to vibrant city life, dining, and cultural events. - Energetic Leadership: Thrive under the guidance of an energetic and innovative leadership team dedicated to transforming IT at USC, making your role impactful and exciting. - Competitive Compensation: Some of the BEST benefits you can find! -Paid Tuition -Paid Parental Leave -Dependent Scholarships -State Benefits -State Retirement - Work-Life-Balance: Full-time pay with a 37.5 work week Generous paid time off! (15 Paid Vacation Days, 15 Paid Sick Days, 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)