Systems Specialist

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Posting Summary

College

College VP Research and Innovation-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP Research and Innovation

Department

Department VP Research and Innovation

Posting Number

Posting Number S1447P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade G

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

• Maintains information technology systems and resources for a moderately sized department in a distributed computing environment.

• Installs, configures, tests and debugs information technology systems including hardware, software, databases and peripherals.
• Maintains all system documentation.
• Maintains policies and procedures to ensure the reliability and security of the department’s information technology resources and compliance with the University’s standards.
• Provides training to end users or develops programs or documentation for end-user training. Provides technical support to end-users.
• Recommends new hardware or software to support the department’s programs and activities.
• Writes programming code to provide reports and analyses for end-users.
• Participates in University-wide information technology strategic planning teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from and accredited institution.
• Two years’ relevant experience.
• Programming experience.
• Experience installing and maintaining hardware and software.
• Experience maintaining system documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Applicable industry certification or relevant experience.
• Must be available to provide system maintenance or end-user support outside of normal business hours.

• External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.

• Terminal position ends 12/31/2028, with potential for renewal contingent upon funding.
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
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• Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well lit temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have two years of relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have programming experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience installing and maintaining hardware and software?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience maintaining system documentation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have applicable industry certification or relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Would you be available to provide system maintenance or end-user support outside of normal business hours?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.