Kenyon College is seeking applications for an Applications and Systems Administrator (ASA) in the Information Technology (IT) department of the Library and Information Services division.  This is a full-time, permanent, benefit-eligible position.

About Us:  Join our Team!

Kenyon College, one of the nation’s finest liberal arts colleges, is a small school where academic excellence and a strong sense of community go hand in hand. Kenyon’s beautiful hilltop campus is located in Gambier, OH, 45 miles northeast of Columbus, OH.  Kenyon enrolls 1800 undergraduate students, all of whom live on campus the entire time they are students at Kenyon.

The Information Technology (IT) department is an inclusive group committed to ensuring all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other campus partners have a safe, productive, enjoyable, and meaningful experience with college technology.  We provide creative solutions, responsive services, and reliable, secure access to an enabling infrastructure.  IT is a part of the Library and Information Services division, an encouraging environment where we grow, learn, and pursue our craft. We are helpful, kind, friendly, and respectful of all. We enjoy a sense of humor--something we find essential to our success. We make our work fun whenever possible! Work/life balance is valued here: we love our work but understand that there is more to life. Professional development and diversity are also valued here: we continually learn new skills, grow in our understanding of the world around us, and explore new technologies.

About the Position: Do Work that Matters!

Are you a versatile IT professional with a knack for tackling a wide range of technical challenges?  If you're adept at managing complex systems, optimizing database performance, diving into server logs, and developing innovative solutions, we invite you to join our team.

The Applications & Systems Administrator (ASA) reports to the Director of Institutional Data Systems and supports college enterprise data systems and their data integrations. The ASA will interact regularly with other departments to support the mission of the College, collaborating extensively with other members of the IT team. The Applications and Systems Administrator is a member of the Information Technology department that supports computing technology at Kenyon.

The major functional areas for the Applications and Systems Administrator include system and database management, integration and analysis. The ASA creates and maintains custom system integrations that connect and synchronize data between enterprise software systems and performs the detailed analysis needed to implement these integrations effectively across a combination of campus and cloud infrastructure.

IT team members are encouraged and expected to develop and grow their skills to match the needs of the institution, and to help others grow, too. Recognizing that technology is continually changing, the Applications & Systems Administrator participates in regular professional development and in the larger professional community as well. 

Minimum Requirements: 

We value both education and experience. A successful candidate should be comfortable with technology, be curious, and love to learn. These are the minimum requirements for a successful candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

These are the preferred qualifications for a successful candidate:

• Three (3) years of professional experience with management, operation, and support of computing systems, preferably within a higher education environment.
• Knowledge of or experience with common programming languages and ability to utilize APIs.
• Knowledge of database and application upgrades and testing.
• Knowledge of SQL programming - design, coding and testing.
• Knowledge of scripting languages - Python, PowerShell, Perl, etc.
• Knowledge of Oracle DBMS and Microsoft SQL Server DMBS database administration.
• Knowledge of Windows server and Linux server operating systems.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner: Student and finance modules.
• Experience with authentication and authorization.

Working Conditions: 

Kenyon is an employer that understands the complexity of modern life. Our IT team works flexible hours and can function in a hybrid environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers excellent benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at eighteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.

Kenyon is a unique place to live and work. To discover why it should be your next home, click here.

Application Process:

• Applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume.
• For full consideration, please submit your materials by September 20th, 2024. 
• Kenyon is committed to being a diverse and inclusive community. Therefore, in your cover letter, please include a statement about your experiences engaging with diverse communities--particularly in the context of your professional, volunteer, or civic work--or your aspirations to support diversity and inclusion in this role.

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.