IT System Administrator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Downtown Columbia location

Leadership for IT initiatives

Competitive compensation

Paid tuition

Paid parental leave

Dependent scholarships

State benefits

State retirement

Work-life balance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina is seeking an IT System Administrator to support teaching, research, and administration. You will manage and support a diverse computing environment, collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and researchers, and implement secure, scalable technology solutions.

Responsibilities include hands-on systems administration for Windows, Linux/UNIX, macOS, enterprise endpoint management, scripting, networking, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Systems or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Windows, Linux/UNIX, macOS environments and enterprise endpoint management.
• Strong scripting or automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support departmental IT systems for teaching, research, and administration.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and researchers to troubleshoot issues and develop solutions.
• Support secure research computing environments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise student IT employees and coordinate workload, documentation, and training.

Skills

Windows

Linux/UNIX

macOS

Endpoint management

Security

Scripting

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT Systems

Tools

MDM tools

GPO

End device security

Job description

IT System Administrator Department: IT Network Services Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

Join the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina as an IT System Administrator supporting the technology that enables teaching, research, administration, and outreach across the College. In this role, you will manage and support a diverse computing environment, work directly with faculty, staff, students, and researchers, and help develop secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of technologies—including Windows, Linux/UNIX, macOS, enterprise endpoint management, scripting, networking, and secure research computing—while collaborating across the College and University to solve challenging technical problems and support the College's mission. The IT System Administrator manages and supports technology for academic departments within the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. You will provide hands-on technical support and systems administration for faculty, staff, students, and researchers; manage computer hardware, software, and network resources; support secure research computing environments; and help translate diverse technology needs into reliable, standardized, and scalable solutions. The role also includes supervising and training student IT employees and collaborating with IT professionals across the College and University.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support departmental IT systems, including computers, hardware, software, network resources, and technology lifecycles supporting teaching, research, and administration.
• Partner with faculty, staff, students, and researchers to troubleshoot issues, provide technical guidance, and develop solutions that meet current and future technology needs.
• Support secure research computing environments while meeting applicable security, regulatory, University, and College requirements.
• Coordinate IT operations and supervise student technicians, including workload management, documentation, inventories, procedures, training, and customer communication.

What You'll Bring

• Broad technical expertise supporting Windows, Linux/UNIX, and macOS environments, with experience in endpoint management, security, networking, and scripting or automation.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to develop practical solutions for diverse teaching, research, and administrative technology needs.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with faculty, staff, students, researchers, and IT colleagues.
• An organized, self-directed professional who can manage multiple priorities, maintain strong documentation, learn evolving technologies, and translate organizational needs into standardized and scalable solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on teaching and research by supporting the technology used by faculty, students, and researchers across the College.
• Work with diverse and challenging technology, from enterprise endpoint management and automation to research computing and secure environments.
• Collaborate across MCEC and USC with IT professionals, faculty, researchers, and other University partners to solve meaningful technology problems.
• Continue developing professionally through training, certifications, self-directed learning, and participation in IT communities of practice.

Perks of the University of South Carolina

• Downtown COLA Location: Enjoy working in the heart of Columbia, SC, with easy access to vibrant city life, dining, and cultural events.
• Energetic Leadership: Thrive under the guidance of an energetic and innovative leadership team dedicated to transforming IT at USC, making your role impactful and exciting.
• Competitive Compensation: Some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• Paid Tuition
• Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Scholarships
• State Benefits
• State Retirement
• Work-Life-Balance: Full-time pay with a 37.5 work week
• Generous paid time off! (15 Paid Vacation Days, 15 Paid Sick Days, 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday))

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to support diverse research computing needs with custom and creative hardware, software, networking, and instrumentation solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft server and desktop operating systems, Linux/UNIX variants, and Macintosh OS; experience with MDM tools, GPO, and enterprise end device security.
• Programming or scripting skills; strong analytical abilities for project planning and supervision.
• Excellent organizational and technical writing skills for thorough documentation
• Effective collaboration and communication.
• Ability to present data and maintain detailed records; relationship management with users vendors, and employees.
• Self-training to keep pace with evolving technology; and the ability to translate organizational needs into standardized, efficient, and scalable technology solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Systems or related field, or an applicable skilled trades program, or equivalent experience.
• Four years of experience in computer systems development, management, and modifications; computer lab management, or equivalent.
• Experience working with student IT staff, IT operations, and IT project management.
• Higher Education IT experience.

Job Close Date

10/14/2026

Benefits

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.