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Network Administrator roles qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information technology, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll work under an I-983 training plan tied to your networking responsibilities.
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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.
ROLE AND 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.
LOCATION
Campus
CITY
Salt Lake City, UT
PAY RATE RANGE
$45,000 - $55,000
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
CLOSE DATE
08/21/2026
OPEN DATE
06/19/2026
REQUISITION NUMBER
PRN45399B
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
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
External Posting
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.
ROLE AND 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.
LOCATION
Campus
CITY
Salt Lake City, UT
PAY RATE RANGE
$45,000 - $55,000
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
CLOSE DATE
08/21/2026
OPEN DATE
06/19/2026
REQUISITION NUMBER
PRN45399B
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
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
External Posting
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Network Administrator
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. Computer science, information technology, and computer engineering codes all qualify, but network-adjacent business degrees sometimes don't. Confirm with your DSO before targeting STEM OPT roles.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment before you apply. Network Administrator postings at staffing firms or small IT shops often lack E-Verify enrollment, which disqualifies them from sponsoring your STEM OPT extension entirely.
Build your I-983 training plan around NOC responsibilities
Your I-983 must tie each learning objective directly to your day-to-day Network Administrator duties, such as configuring routers, managing VLANs, or monitoring network security. Generic plans get rejected. Draft role-specific objectives using your job description before your first day.
Target employers with active IT infrastructure teams
Use Migrate Mate to find Network Administrator openings at employers whose E-Verify enrollment is already confirmed. Filtering by employer type early cuts wasted applications and surfaces companies experienced with STEM OPT training plan requirements for technical IT roles.
Apply at least 90 days before your OPT expires
USCIS recommends submitting your STEM OPT extension application up to 90 days before your initial OPT end date. Filing within that window extends your work authorization automatically while the application is pending, preventing any gap in your ability to work.
Use OFLC Wage Search to validate your offer
Before accepting a Network Administrator offer, look up the prevailing wage for your job title and location using the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer's I-983 must show compensation commensurate with similarly situated U.S. workers, and USCIS will scrutinize wages below that threshold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Administrator role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree carries an eligible CIP code from the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. Computer science, information technology, computer engineering, and related STEM fields all qualify. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to your degree field. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before filing the extension.
What E-Verify requirement applies to STEM OPT employers?
Any employer who wants to sponsor your STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll be employed. Enrollment at a parent company's headquarters doesn't automatically cover a subsidiary or satellite office. You can confirm enrollment using the E-Verify employer search tool before you accept an offer. Working for a non-enrolled employer voids your extension eligibility.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Network Administrator position?
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your Network Administrator duties, the skills you'll develop, how your employer will supervise your training, and how the work connects to your STEM degree. Both you and your employer must sign it. USCIS requires that each goal be measurable and role-specific, not a copy of your job description. Your DSO submits it in SEVIS once complete.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm transitioning from STEM OPT to H-1B?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT end date and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Network Administrator without interruption. USCIS issues an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap period, which serves as your employment authorization evidence.
Where can I find Network Administrator jobs at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate lists Network Administrator openings filtered for employers who meet STEM OPT requirements, including E-Verify enrollment. You can browse roles by location, employer size, and network specialization. Using a platform designed for F-1 students saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting each employer's E-Verify status and STEM OPT experience individually.