Application Administrator

Brown University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University in Providence, RI is seeking an Application Administrator to support the operations of Dining Services, Residential Life, and other departments. You will configure systems, assist staff, and help shape the roadmap for the department's applications.

The role requires 2–3 years in application support, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and strong communication skills. Occasional on-call duties and cross-team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience with application support or administration.
• Experience with enterprise housing management and meal plan management is a plus.
• Experience with enterprise ticketing systems is desirable.
• Higher Education experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the application administrator for operational computing systems and configure them to meet requirements.
• Assist staff in departments who also administer computing systems.
• Help establish roadmaps for computing systems used by customers.
• Participate in implementing new systems for supported departments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve application integration and automation with core systems.
• Assist with reporting needs and day-to-day support, including triage.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Application Administrator

Brown University

Job Description

The Application Administrator in the Office of Information Technology (OIT) directly supports the technology needs of several divisions of Brown University, including Dining Services, Residential Life, and several additional auxiliary departments. The Application Administrator will serve as the primary employee supporting the computer systems and their day-to-day operations for the departments.

The Application Administrator will:

• Serve as the application administrator for operational computing systems, configuring the systems to meet functional requirements
• Assist staff in departments who also administer computing systems
• Assist in establishing the roadmap for the computing systems that are run by our customers
• Participate in the implementation of new systems being implemented for supported departments
• Assist in partnering with other internal teams to improve application integration and automation with other University Core Systems
• Assist with reporting needs

The Application Administrator is responsible for administering the suite of applications used across our diverse customer base. They work in concert with departmental staff who run the operations of their units. They are responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the department, including tier 1 triage of problems. They additionally support the contract process and security questions.

While supporting the applications the Application Administrator will look to evaluate existing systems, make recommendations for improvements, streamline processes and procedures, and serve as a resource to technical and non-technical users of these applications.

The Application Administrator is required to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation schedule. While on-call, they must be available to answer calls/emails after normal working hours and on weekends/holidays depending on the rotation order. Because this role supports departments that directly serve students, the Application Administrator may occasionally be required to work outside of standard business hours.

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience with application support or administration to include some of the following:
  • Enterprise housing management
  • Meal plan management
  • Enterprise ticketing systems
• Experience in Higher Education is highly preferred
• Broad understanding of mainstream application development tools, database systems, software development methodologies, and integration methods and technologies
• Proficiency in any code-based programming language is highly preferred
• Project management skills with experience managing the implementations of and upgrades to business or administrative applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both oral and written)
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize activities
• Strong application support/administration abilities to troubleshoot, support, and maintain critical application suites/software components supporting a 24x7 operation
• Strong problem solving skills and organizational skills
• Ability to manage projects and assist in planning projects including schedules
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities
• Understanding and comfortable working with basic IP networks
• Experience with Google Suite preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office applications preferred

Successful completion of a criminal background check and education verification is required.

Benefits of Working at Brown

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date

2026-09-21

Job Posting Title

Application Administrator

Department

Office of Information Technology

Grade

Grade 9

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Position Work Location

Hybrid

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Questions

If you have any questions you may contact [e-mail].

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EEO Statement

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