Administrator, Desktop Systems

Le Moyne College; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Time off

Job summary

Le Moyne College in Syracuse invites applications for a Desktop Systems Administrator to manage the lifecycle of personal and mobile computing devices and academic software across Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS and iOS. You will lead imaging, deployment, patching, and hardware integration while supervising ~10 student staff within the SNS team.

The role emphasizes service, security, and collaboration with IT and campus partners, with on-call duties and a strong commitment to the college’s Jesuit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic preparation is required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience supporting desktop, software, and mobile systems.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle management of computing devices, imaging, and deployment across multiple platforms.
• Distribute software updates and security patches per standards.
• Integrate third-party hardware into the computing environment.
• Develop and document best practices for device and software support.
• Oversee end-to-end management of academic software and virtualization.
• Supervise approximately 10 student staff and coordinate training.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic preparation

1-3 years of relevant desktop/software/mobile computing experience

Tools

Windows 11

Active Directory

Group Policy

Windows Server

Google GSuite for EDU

ChromeOS

Jamf

AppsAnywhere

SCCM / Intune

VMware Horizon View

Powershell

Job description

About Le Moyne College

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Desktop Systems Administrator is responsible and accountable for the effective lifecycle management of Le Moyne’s personal and mobile computing devices, and academic software. This includes processes and technologies associated with acquisition, inventory and asset management, imaging and installation, configuration, maintenance, renewal and disposal of computing devices and software. The Desktop Administrator supervises and coordinates the activities of student employees who support the lifecycle management activities. Actively advances and promotes Le Moyne’s mission, Catholic and Jesuit identity, and commitment to both social justice and care for the whole person

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

Desktop Administration

• Actively leads the lifecycle management of Le Moyne’s personal and mobile computing devices, including device acquisition, creation of OS image and deployment of baseline system configuration, for Windows, Apple Mac OS, Google Chromebook and Apple iOS devices.

• Ensures timely and consistent distribution of software updates and security patches in accordance with departmental standards.

• Identifies, utilizes and maintains methods and technologies to promote efficient device and software configuration management.

• Effectively integrates third party hardware (e.g. printers, scanners, copiers) into Le Moyne’s personal and mobile computing environment.

• Establishes and documents best practices for the technical support of computing and mobile devices.

• Evaluates and recommends devices and software to satisfy specified requirements.

• Serves as a consultant regarding questions involving system(s) installation, configuration, and maintenance.

Application Administration

• Actively leads the end to end lifecycle management of Le Moyne’s academic software, including evaluation, testing, virtualization, distribution, and support across Windows, Apple Mac OS, Google Chromebook and Apple iOS devices.

• Utilizes established tools to manage the virtualization and distribution of assigned applications.

• Routinely audits the application portfolio to identify underutilized software for removal, and monitors applications for software updates.

• Establishes documentation surrounding application management and practices.

• Serves as a consultant regarding questions involving software installation, configuration, and maintenance.

Student Management

• Serve as primary professional staff member responsible for hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising approximately 10 student staff.

• Assist in the development of a comprehensive training program to educate Systems and Network Services student staff.

• Approves timesheets and absences for direct report(s) using the established systems.

• Schedules appropriate student staffing to support SNS team needs.

General Duties

• At all times, applies principles and practices that promote the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Le Moyne’s information and information and technology services.

• Supports the resolution of technology issues. Ensures that assigned incidents and requests are responded to and resolved in accordance with established standards.

• Collaborates on the maintenance and renewal of systems and software configuration management tools.

• Collaborates with other IT staff and Le Moyne community members on assigned projects.

• Communicates effectively in visual, oral, and written form with key constituencies.

• Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.

• Maintains a constituent centric approach at all times. Demonstrates professionalism in contacts with others.

• Engages in on-call and weekend support.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.

• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.

• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.

• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.

• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.

• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.

• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.

• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.

• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.

• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic preparation from a regionally accredited college.

• 1-3 years of relevant experience supporting desktop, software, and mobile computing systems.

• Successful, prior supervisory and/or team leadership experience in a professional work environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows 11, Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows registry, Windows File and Print Services

• Working experience with Windows server operating systems

• Proficiency in GSuite, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and similar productivity tools.

• Experience in application distribution and virtualization platforms such as AppsAnywhere (or similar management tool) to provide software access.

• Hands-on experience in configuring SCCM (or similar configuration management tool) to build, deploy and manage PC images

• Hands-on experience with Jamf (or similar configuration management tool) to build, deploy and manage Mac OS images

• Experience supporting virtual desktop technologies.

• Familiar with ITIL (or related) service management practices including incident, problem, configuration, and change management

• Superior commitment to serving others with empathy, timeliness, accuracy, thoroughness, and professionalism

• Creative and critical thinker with an open and collaborative style that engenders trust from the College community.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; works effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Self-motivated and proactive; works effectively with limited oversight and direction; attentive to detail; organized; ably manages resources, constituencies, projects of varying size, and multiple and competing priorities and deadlines

• Familiarity with the academic and administrative functions of a college is desirable.

TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Windows 11, Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Registry, Window File and Print

• Apple MacOS and iOS

• VMware Horizon View, vCenter

• Google GSuite for EDU, ChromeOS

• Microsoft SCCM, InTune

• Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite

• Software2 AppsAnywhere

• Desktop Firewall, Anti-Malware

• Powershell

Additional Information

Le Moyne Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employermatch)
Generous tuition coverage
Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employerpaid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
12 paid holidays
Generous time off package

Pay Range:

$25.50 - $27.00 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigrationor any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.