What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Systems Analyst position at Oklahoma Christian University?
IT Systems Analyst
OC Mission and Purpose: Oklahoma Christian University educates, mentors, and inspires learners to fulfill their God-given potential. OC is committed to hiring employees actively engaged in Christian discipleship as we strive to create an employment culture that encourages faculty and staff to lean into the university’s Christian mission, emphasizing authenticity and unity, not uniformity. We encourage you to explore our beliefs to determine if our mission is your calling.
Position Description: The Systems Analyst is responsible for managing and supporting various IT systems across campus. This role includes overseeing email services, user account management, printer support, and classroom technology support and training. The Systems Analyst reports to the Director of IT Infrastructure and works closely with faculty, staff, and other IT team members to ensure seamless operation of campus technology.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Telecom system maintenance and upgrades
- Plan and assist with server system upgrades and maintenance.
- Verify proper backups and implement business continuity procedures.
- Respond to user support requests and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Install and maintain third-party software products and licenses.
- Participate in regular after hours on-call rotation.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Manage Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 subscriptions campus-wide.
- Support and recommend solutions for classroom technology needs.
- Assist in developing and implementing training programs for faculty and staff on IT security and productivity tools.
- Maintenance of print management software.
- Manage software licenses and vendor relationships.
Required Qualifications:
- Commitment to serving in a Christian environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and in a leadership role.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to completing tasks.
- Experience installing and maintaining classroom technology.
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
- Ability to climb ladders
- Ability to perform minor modifications to existing classrooms
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to support faculty and staff effectively.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of several of the following technologies:
- Operating Systems & amp; Infrastructure::: Microsoft Windows Server, Linux
- Networking & amp; Services: DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP
- Applications & amp; Platforms: Microsoft SQL, IIS (Internet Information Server), Google Workspace, Microsoft 365
- Classroom & amp; AV Technology: Extron device management, projection systems, audio systems for large venues
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with IT project management.
- Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.
- Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and virtualization technologies.
Timetable: Application review is underway and will continue until the position is filled. Click below to apply
Oklahoma Christian University does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, disability, or national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in employment, admissions, or the provision of services, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, subject to the following provisions, the University actively seeks to diversify its employee and student base. Oklahoma Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ, and the University is controlled by a Board of Trustees, all of whom are members of the Church of Christ. The University operates within the Christian-oriented aims, ideals, and religious tenets of the Church of Christ as taught in Holy Scripture. Thus, as a religiously-controlled institution of higher education, Oklahoma Christian University is exempt from compliance with some provisions of certain civil rights laws, including some requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974. The University intentionally claims and protects its rights to hire co-religionists and individuals who share and support the mission of the University.
