TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Human Resources     100 Cardinal Drive     Athens, TX 75751

903-670-2659    Fax:  903-675-6248

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE:  Systems Administrator                

 LOCATION:  Athens Campus

SALARY:  $50,351 - $62,939                   

MONTHS TO BE WORKED:  12 months

DEADLINE:   February 2, 2012 or until filled

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelors degree preferred, Associate degree, certificate, related experience, or equivalent.  The Windows System Administrator will have experience in implementing and supporting large scale Windows systems, configuring networking and security, applying system security fixes and implementing Windows server based applications. The Windows Systems Administrator will have, or be working towards, professional standing with regard to the area of service provision to which they are appointed. It will be the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that their skills and knowledge are appropriately relevant and maintained through community activities and supplier events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Install, configure and administer the operating system and services on Windows server systems.  Implement secure networking configurations and ensure Windows systems are maintained at the appropriate system patch and security fix levels.  Configure Windows servers to use Active Directory for authentication.  Specify and design new Windows based services and the systems to support them.  Implement and support all services for eCourse (course management system).  Install and monitor all antivirus protection software for all computer system (server and workstations) connected to the TVCC network.  Install, configure, and monitor all anti-spam systems to ensure the proper flow of email into and out of College.  Plan, implement and configure event monitoring and alerting for servers and services.  Plan, implement and support SQL databases and database management tools.  Troubleshoot SQL database problems and optimize performance where necessary.  Plan, install, administer and support Windows based IIS web services, associated databases, etc.   Ensure database configurations and operational procedures for associated services are comprehensively and accurately documented.  Assist in designing and planning backup/recovery, business continuity and disaster recovery strategies for user files, SQL database services, Email services and associated IIS web services.  Assist in the maintenance of the TVCC active directory domain.  Acquire and maintain skills in the Windows and related technology areas.  Evaluate and develop new technologies in the Windows server arena that will aid the College in developing new services.  Implement and configure event monitoring and alerting for servers and services.  Be responsible for the backup/recovery, business continuity and disaster recovery aspects of user files, SQL database services, Email services and associated IIS web services.  Document database configurations and provide operational procedures for SQL databases and associated services.  Develop and maintain skills in the area of Windows scripting so that operational efficiency can be raised by eliminating repetitive tasks.  Other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisory personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Within the general range of an office environment.  May be required to lift, push, or pull 30 lbs.  Entails climbing a ladder.  May require travel  to and from campuses.  May require work after hours.   May be required to be on call at night and weekends.

TO APPLY:  Submit TVCC application, resume and transcripts of all college work to Human Resources, Trinity Valley Community College, 100 Cardinal Drive, Athens, TX 75751.  All documentation must be received on or before the application deadline.  Applications are available on the following website www.tvcc.edu/hr.  Applications will be reviewed after the application deadline and selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.  All TVCC positions are security sensitive and require a criminal background check.

 Note:  The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires we employ only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S.  New employees must present documents verifying identity and right to accept employment (see Form I 9).   No one will be placed on the College payroll until all employment procedures are fully satisfied.  Information contained on    this vacancy announcement is subject to correction as a result of typographical error, omission, or changes resulting from institutional restructuring and/or funding.

Trinity Valley Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution which provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination or harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

If special accommodations are needed, please call Human Resources.

Trinity Valley Community College, 100 Cardinal Drive, Athens, TX  75751