Server System Administrator I

Ozarks Technical Community College; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental, LTD and group life insurance

On-site Health and Wellness Clinic

OTC fitness center

Job summary

Ozarks Technical Community College is seeking a Server System Administrator I for its Information Technology department at the Springfield campus. This entry-level role manages installation, configuration, and monitoring of PCs, servers, and related systems to ensure reliable operations.

The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of operating systems management, Active Directory, and PowerShell.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of equivalent experience and working toward an Associate degree.
• Two years of experience with Operating Systems Management.
• One year of experience in Active Directory environments.
• One year of experience with PowerShell.
• Candidates will complete a hands-on evaluation.
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate installation of PCs, Macintosh, and server systems (individual, virtual, and clustered).
• Maintain enterprise software installation and updates.
• Assist with OS and application maintenance and tuning.
• Help monitor performance and maintain documentation.

Skills

Operating systems management

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Active Directory

PowerShell

Windows Server

SQL

Exchange

Office 365

Visual Studio .Net

C#

Mobile Device Management

macOS/iOS management

Colleague

Job description

OTC is dedicated to creating a culture that promotes success and wellbeing for our students and employees. Every department and position throughout the college strives to maintain a student-centered focus to create a culture where our students and employees are welcomed and feel safe at every campus and center. OTC applies that same focus to its hiring practices starting with the application process, the onboarding, and new hire expectations. We are committed to understanding the needs of our students and employees and providing them with an experience that represents the OTC Cares culture.

Ozarks Technical Community College is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri TTY User:711 for Relay Missouri Services.

We appreciate your interest and desire to become a member of the OTC team! If you have any questions about job postings, the application process, or the status of an open position, you may reach out to Human Resources at 417-447-6641 or email [e-mail] directly.

Full-Time Employee Benefits Summary

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%

Job no: 495091
Work type: Springfield Campus
Location: Springfield, MO
Categories: Information Technology, Full-Time Staff/Administration

JOB TITLE: SERVER SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR I DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SALARY RANGE: $71,000 - $76,000 FLSA: EXEMPT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Network Software

SCHEDULE DETAILS: Full-time/12 month position/PEERS

Position Summary

The Server System Administrator I is an entry level position that manages installation, configuration, and monitoring of PC computers. Other major responsibilities include maintenance of College and client systems, and resolution of network problems.

• Coordinate installation of PC computers, Macintosh computers, and server systems (individual, virtual, and clustered).
• Maintain enterprise software installation.
• Implement and coordinate maintenance of operating systems and application updates.
• Assist in performance monitoring and tuning.
• Maintain and update documentation of all technology equipment.
• Implement and maintain backup of College data.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.
• Coordinate with vendor technical support.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning (or two years of equivalent experience and working towards the obtainment of an Associate degree).
• Two years of experience with Operating Systems Management.
• One year of experience in Active Directory environments.
• One year of experience with PowerShell.
• Each applicant will be required to complete a hands-on evaluation.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Two years of experience with Microsoft products such as SQL, Exchange, Office 365, and System Center.
• Two years of experience with Windows Server operating systems.
• Two years of experience with Microsoft Visual Studio .Net, scripting languages, and Microsoft C#.
• Experience with Mobile Device Management.
• Experience with macOS/iOS management.
• Experience with Colleague.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Working at Ozarks Technical Community College Provides Great Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

(The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Advertised: 21 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time