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The College of Humanities is seeking an Information Technology Specialist to join a high performing team of IT professionals, dedicated to serving the needs of faculty, staff and students. This position will be servicing the College of Humanities on a broad range of IT support needs. The College of Humanities IT Team is working to streamline operations and standardize exceptional service across campus, and this position will be joining a dynamic team.
This position will support the organization’s computer systems, software and networking environments. It will orchestrate the provisioning, updating, and monitoring of systems. It will troubleshoot, and resolve application, hardware and communications problems. This position will schedule upgrades and collaborate with users and team members on systems optimizations. It will maintain operating efficiency and stability while ensuring the security and integrity of all systems and data. It will promptly respond to all outages and critical issues. It will coordinate with users and department leadership on the roll out of any significant configuration changes or systems updates. It will develop and enhance processes while creating technical and user documentation. It will create and follow procedures for systems back-up and systems monitoring. This position initially requires a moderate skill set and proficiency plus demonstrated discipline to complete work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, troubleshoot, resolve and report systems issues.
- Respond to user requests for system support and upgrades.
- Manage security solutions: EDR, antivirus, and data loss prevention systems.
- Perform scheduled software and systems updates.
- Manage and monitor backup systems.
- Provide user support for networking, applications, equipment, printers and other peripherals.
- Provide analysis, design, planning and implementation for a variety of information technology tools and systems.
- Participate in projects to improve user and systems efficiencies.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs a wide variety of tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Systems / Network Administrator, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Systems / Network Administrator, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Systems / Network Administrator, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
Type Benefited Staff
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
LOCATION
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
JOB DETAILS
Job Title Systems / Network Administrators
Working Title Systems / Network Administrators
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P2 - Developing
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00081 - College of Humanities-Dean
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $45,000 - $55,000
CLOSE DATE
Close Date: 08/21/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
OPEN DATE
Open Date: 06/19/2026
REQUISITION NUMBER
Requisition Number: PRN45399B
INTRODUCTION
The College of Humanities is seeking an Information Technology Specialist to join a high performing team of IT professionals, dedicated to serving the needs of faculty, staff and students. This position will be servicing the College of Humanities on a broad range of IT support needs. The College of Humanities IT Team is working to streamline operations and standardize exceptional service across campus, and this position will be joining a dynamic team.
This position will support the organization’s computer systems, software and networking environments. It will orchestrate the provisioning, updating, and monitoring of systems. It will troubleshoot, and resolve application, hardware and communications problems. This position will schedule upgrades and collaborate with users and team members on systems optimizations. It will maintain operating efficiency and stability while ensuring the security and integrity of all systems and data. It will promptly respond to all outages and critical issues. It will coordinate with users and department leadership on the roll out of any significant configuration changes or systems updates. It will develop and enhance processes while creating technical and user documentation. It will create and follow procedures for systems back-up and systems monitoring. This position initially requires a moderate skill set and proficiency plus demonstrated discipline to complete work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, troubleshoot, resolve and report systems issues.
- Respond to user requests for system support and upgrades.
- Manage security solutions: EDR, antivirus, and data loss prevention systems.
- Perform scheduled software and systems updates.
- Manage and monitor backup systems.
- Provide user support for networking, applications, equipment, printers and other peripherals.
- Provide analysis, design, planning and implementation for a variety of information technology tools and systems.
- Participate in projects to improve user and systems efficiencies.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs a wide variety of tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Systems / Network Administrator, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Systems / Network Administrator, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Systems / Network Administrator, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
Type Benefited Staff
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
LOCATION
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
JOB DETAILS
Job Title Systems / Network Administrators
Working Title Systems / Network Administrators
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P2 - Developing
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00081 - College of Humanities-Dean
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $45,000 - $55,000
CLOSE DATE
Close Date: 08/21/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
OPEN DATE
Open Date: 06/19/2026
REQUISITION NUMBER
Requisition Number: PRN45399B
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Network Administrator
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Network Administrator and confirm your job duties map to the listed tasks. USCIS scrutinizes roles where a degree isn't explicitly required, so document how your specific responsibilities demand specialized knowledge.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify-enrolled employers, but that enrollment also signals an employer's familiarity with work-authorization compliance. Prioritize companies already in the E-Verify system when evaluating sponsorship readiness.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wages for your metro area before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage, so knowing the floor prevents surprises during filing.
Find H-1B sponsors using Migrate Mate
Search Network Administrator roles on Migrate Mate to filter employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation. That narrows your search to companies that have already filed for roles like yours, not just employers that claim they sponsor.
Register before the March lottery deadline
H-1B cap registration opens in March each fiscal year. If your employer misses the registration window, you can't begin employment until October at the earliest. Confirm your hiring manager knows the timeline and has immigration counsel lined up by February.
Prepare network documentation for RFE response
USCIS issues Requests for Evidence on Network Administrator petitions questioning whether the role requires a specialized degree. Keep architecture diagrams, project scopes, and vendor certifications that demonstrate the technical complexity your employer's network demands.
H-1B Visa Network Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Administrator role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Network Administrator positions qualify when the employer can demonstrate the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or network engineering. Generic job descriptions listing a degree as preferred rather than required create RFE risk, so the offer letter and LCA must clearly state the degree requirement.
How do I find employers that sponsor H-1B visas for Network Administrator jobs?
Migrate Mate lets you browse Network Administrator openings filtered by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history, so you're only seeing companies that have sponsored workers in comparable roles. You can also cross-reference DOL disclosure data to see how many LCAs a particular employer has certified for this occupation code before applying.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Network Administrator job is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, file for a change of status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a new H-1B petition if they aren't cap-exempt. If you're within the cap year and your new employer is subject to the lottery, portability under AC21 doesn't apply since you haven't completed 180 days in approved status.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B while I'm working on OPT as a Network Administrator?
Yes, and this is the standard path for most F-1 students. Your employer registers you in the March lottery while you're on OPT, and if selected, files the full petition for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you have at least 60 days remaining under the cap-gap rule, your authorization automatically bridges the gap.
What prevailing wage level applies to Network Administrator H-1B petitions?
Most entry-level Network Administrator roles are certified at Level I or Level II prevailing wages, which correspond to positions requiring routine tasks under supervision versus roles requiring more judgment. Your employer determines the level based on your specific duties and experience using the OFLC Wage Search. Filing at a wage below the certified prevailing wage is a compliance violation that can trigger DOL audits.