Full Time - Banner System Administrator

Blinn; Brenham (TX); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Blinn College District is seeking a Full Time - Banner System Administrator at the Brenham Campus to maintain administrative software systems, databases, and servers.

The role requires an Associate's Degree and experience with Ellucian Banner, Windows servers, Oracle, and Linux. It involves updating software, managing server support, and maintaining integrations, with 40 hours per week on-site and a 12-month, benefits-eligible appointment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; two years in higher education technical support of Ellucian Banner software.
• Experience with Windows servers, Apache Tomcat, Java, security certificates, and Jenkins Agents.
• Experience with Oracle databases and Linux environments.
• Proficiency in SQL queries and shell scripting.
• Ability to work in a team and troubleshoot; prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain administrative software systems, databases, and servers.
• Keep software updated when vendor releases occur.
• Support servers hosting administrative software.
• Maintain integrations to the administrative software.
• Assist in database administration and Linux system upgrades.

Skills

SQL queries

Shell scripting

Vi & cron

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

Data security

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Windows Server

Apache Tomcat

Java

Jenkins Agents

Oracle DB

Linux

Ellucian Customer Center

ESM

Banner installation

Job description

Full Time - Banner System Administrator

The Blinn College District issearching for a Full Time - Banner System Administrator at our Brenham Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

Job Summary

The Banner System Administrator maintains the administrative software systems, databases, and servers for the college.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for keeping administrative software updated when vendor releases become available.
• Responsible for the support of servers where administrative software is located.
• Responsible for maintaining integrations to the administrative software.
• Assists in database administration and Linux system upgrades.
• Performs other duties or projects as assigned by Director.

Minimum Qualifications/Required Degree, License or Certifications

• Associate's Degree
• Two years at a higher education institution in technical support of Ellucian Banner software. Time spent as a Student Worker does not count toward the minimum years.
• Experience using and upgrading Windows servers with Apache Tomcat, Java, security certificates, and Jenkins Agents.
• Experience using and supporting Oracle database environments.
• Experience using and supporting Linux environments.

Minimum Competencies

• Proficiency in using vi and cron.
• Demonstrated experience in reading and writing SQL queries.
• Proficiency in writing shell scripts.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to trouble‑shoot and problem‑solve.
• Ability to multi-task and to prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to secure and protect college data and property by prudent and reasonable business practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Three or more years at a higher education institution in technical support of Ellucian Banner software. Time spent as a Student Worker does not count toward the minimum years.
• Experience using the Ellucian Customer Center.
• Experience using Ellucian Solutions Manager (ESM).
• Experience installing and configuring Ellucian Banner software.
• Experience supporting the integration and maintenance of third party applications that integrate with Ellucian Banner.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge in and experience using these Ellucian modules: Degreeworks, Banner Document Management, Banner Communication Management, Banner Extensibility.
• Knowledge in and experience using Automic/UC4.
• Knowledge in and experience using NextGen Dynamic Forms.
• Knowledge in and experience using Evisions Argos/Intellecheck/FormFusion.
• Knowledge in and experience using CBORD CSGold.
• Knowledge in and experience using these Ellucian products: Ethos Integration, Ethos Data Access, Ellucian Experience, Ellucian Intelligent Learning Platform (ILP), Ellucian Insights, Ellucian Intelligent Processes, Ellucian Communicate, Ellucian Forms, Ellucian API Designer, Ellucian Data Connect.

Special Notes To Applicants

This is not a remote work position. This position requires candidate to work on the Brenham, TX or Bryan, TX campus of Blinn College, 40 hours per week.

This is a 12 month, benefits-eligibleposition. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full‑time employees,50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurancebenefits. Optional coverage can begin on your first active duty date. If youwould like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the NewEmployee Benefits Guide online https://www.ers.texas.gov/PDFs/nebgs/py26-nebg-he-guide

Yearly leave time includes:

• 96 hours vacation
• 40 hours discretionary
• 16 hours personal
• 8 hours sick each month.
• Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)

Job Type: Full Time

Employment Type: Exempt

Compensation: Annual Salary

Salary or Wage: $43,028 + experience

Grade: C41

Division: Business and Finance

Department: Administrative Computing Services

Location: Brenham Campus

Target Hire Date: 10/15/2026

The Blinn College Districtprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.