Computer Systems Manager - Arts and Sciences, Information Technology
Listed on 2026-02-20
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, IT Support, Technical Support
Position Summary
Serves as the computer and systems manager for the departments assigned. Responsible for the technical design, planning, implementation, performance tuning and recovery procedures for research storage, servers and clusters.
Scheduled Hours37.5
PrimaryDuties & Responsibilities
- Provide server support and management for department and faculty research groups. Design, install, configure, trouble‑shoot and provide maintenance of system hardware, software, and components. Ensure systems conform with IT security requirements. Interact with faculty to develop requirements for new/replacement systems. Develop technical solutions that are thorough and consistent with the departments’ objectives in response to a wide range of technical issues.
- Provide technical assistance. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for faculty and staff in person, via telephone or from a remote location. Provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Install and perform repairs to hardware/software and peripheral equipment.
- Acts as an interface between department users and WashU IT and A&S computing. Responds to campus security notifications. Keep abreast of current trends in server and network development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Location /
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment
Physical Effort:
Typically sitting at a desk or table;
Ability to move to on and off‑campus locations;
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
Equipment:
Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
EducationRequired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work ExperienceRelevant
Experience:
3 Years
Not Applicable
Driver's LicenseA driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This JobWashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred QualificationsNo additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Preferred Certifications / Professional LicensesNo additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Preferred Work ExperienceNo additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Preferred SkillsC (Programming Language), Computer Science, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Java, LaTeX Typesetting, Maple 15, Mathematics, MATLAB, Multitasking, Perl Scripts, Prioritization, R‑Studio, Shell Scripting, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Wolfram Mathematica, Working Independently
GradeG13
Salary Range$65,900.00 - $ / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
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