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Job Title: Enterprise Software Administrators
Working Title: Salesforce Administrator I
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P1 - Entry Level Pro
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 a.m. – 5 p.m. hybrid
VP Area: President
Department: 00417 - UIT Univ Support Services
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $55,000 - $70,000
Close Date: 12/18/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
JOB SUMMARY
Enterprise Software Administrator
The Salesforce Administrator I supports the administration, enhancement, and ongoing success of the university’s Salesforce platform. Working alongside a team of Salesforce-certified professionals, this role helps configure solutions, support users, improve business processes, and maintain a secure and reliable CRM environment.
This position is ideal for an early-career technology professional looking to grow a career in Salesforce administration. Candidates should possess at least some hands-on experience with Salesforce through professional work, internships, academic projects, certifications, Trailhead learning, volunteer work, or equivalent experience.
The successful candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and a desire to learn while contributing to meaningful initiatives that support students, faculty, and staff.
ABOUT UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG -12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
Responsibilities
Enterprise Software Administrator I
- Support the day-to-day administration of Salesforce, including user accounts, permissions, security settings, and data management.
- Build and maintain reports, dashboards, list views, and other tools that support university operations and decision-making.
- Assist with Salesforce configuration, including fields, objects, page layouts, validation rules, and automation.
- Support the development and maintenance of Salesforce Flows and other declarative solutions.
- Provide user support, training, and guidance to departments and end users.
- Assist with data analysis, reporting, and data quality initiatives involving Salesforce and related university systems.
- Help document business processes, data definitions, system configurations, and technical solutions.
- Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and deployment activities to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and successful system enhancements.
- Help gather and document business requirements and help translate them into effective Salesforce solutions.
- Maintain system documentation, procedures, and knowledge-base resources.
- Collaborate with university stakeholders and IT teams to support CRM, reporting, and data-related projects.
- Pursue ongoing Salesforce training, certification, and professional development.
- Support the development, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of Salesforce solutions and related initiatives.
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).
Enterprise Software Administrator, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
PREFERENCES
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, methodologies, and business processes.
- Strong customer service orientation, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Hands-on Salesforce experience through employment, internships, academic projects, volunteer work, certifications, Trailhead learning, or equivalent experience.
- Salesforce Associate or Salesforce Administrator certification or demonstrated progress toward certification. Certification may be required within 6 months of hiring.
- Familiarity with Salesforce security, reports, dashboards, data management, and Flow automation.
- Familiarity with Trailhead; candidates are encouraged to include their Trailhead Profile URL with their application.
- Experience with CRM, ERP, student information systems, or other enterprise applications.
- Experience with Excel, Tableau, Data Loader, SQL, SOQL, or similar reporting and data analysis tools.
- Experience working with higher education institutions or supporting higher education business processes.
- Experience creating technical documentation, user training materials, or process documentation.
TYPE Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
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.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ 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.
INTRODUCTION
Job Title: Enterprise Software Administrators
Working Title: Salesforce Administrator I
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P1 - Entry Level Pro
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 a.m. – 5 p.m. hybrid
VP Area: President
Department: 00417 - UIT Univ Support Services
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $55,000 - $70,000
Close Date: 12/18/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
JOB SUMMARY
Enterprise Software Administrator
The Salesforce Administrator I supports the administration, enhancement, and ongoing success of the university’s Salesforce platform. Working alongside a team of Salesforce-certified professionals, this role helps configure solutions, support users, improve business processes, and maintain a secure and reliable CRM environment.
This position is ideal for an early-career technology professional looking to grow a career in Salesforce administration. Candidates should possess at least some hands-on experience with Salesforce through professional work, internships, academic projects, certifications, Trailhead learning, volunteer work, or equivalent experience.
The successful candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and a desire to learn while contributing to meaningful initiatives that support students, faculty, and staff.
ABOUT UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG -12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
Responsibilities
Enterprise Software Administrator I
- Support the day-to-day administration of Salesforce, including user accounts, permissions, security settings, and data management.
- Build and maintain reports, dashboards, list views, and other tools that support university operations and decision-making.
- Assist with Salesforce configuration, including fields, objects, page layouts, validation rules, and automation.
- Support the development and maintenance of Salesforce Flows and other declarative solutions.
- Provide user support, training, and guidance to departments and end users.
- Assist with data analysis, reporting, and data quality initiatives involving Salesforce and related university systems.
- Help document business processes, data definitions, system configurations, and technical solutions.
- Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and deployment activities to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and successful system enhancements.
- Help gather and document business requirements and help translate them into effective Salesforce solutions.
- Maintain system documentation, procedures, and knowledge-base resources.
- Collaborate with university stakeholders and IT teams to support CRM, reporting, and data-related projects.
- Pursue ongoing Salesforce training, certification, and professional development.
- Support the development, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of Salesforce solutions and related initiatives.
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).
Enterprise Software Administrator, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
PREFERENCES
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, methodologies, and business processes.
- Strong customer service orientation, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Hands-on Salesforce experience through employment, internships, academic projects, volunteer work, certifications, Trailhead learning, or equivalent experience.
- Salesforce Associate or Salesforce Administrator certification or demonstrated progress toward certification. Certification may be required within 6 months of hiring.
- Familiarity with Salesforce security, reports, dashboards, data management, and Flow automation.
- Familiarity with Trailhead; candidates are encouraged to include their Trailhead Profile URL with their application.
- Experience with CRM, ERP, student information systems, or other enterprise applications.
- Experience with Excel, Tableau, Data Loader, SQL, SOQL, or similar reporting and data analysis tools.
- Experience working with higher education institutions or supporting higher education business processes.
- Experience creating technical documentation, user training materials, or process documentation.
TYPE Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
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.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Salesforce Administrator
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer Science (11.0701) and Management Information Systems (52.1201) both qualify, but some business-adjacent degrees don't. Confirm with your DSO before targeting roles.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Your STEM OPT employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension begins. Search Migrate Mate to surface Salesforce Administrator roles at companies already flagged as E-Verify participants, so you're not discovering the gap after an offer.
Target Salesforce ISV partners and consulting firms
Independent software vendors and Salesforce implementation partners hire administrators at scale and process I-983 training plans routinely. These employers understand structured learning objectives, which makes the training plan negotiation faster and less likely to stall your start date.
Draft your I-983 training plan before the offer stage
Employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT often delay signing the I-983 because they don't know what goes in it. Prepare a draft that maps your Salesforce Administrator duties to specific STEM learning goals before you receive an offer, so you can hand it to HR immediately.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary conversations
STEM OPT doesn't require prevailing wage compliance the way H-1B visa does, but employers sometimes underpay OPT workers. Pull the Salesforce Administrator wage level from the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before negotiating, so you're negotiating from a documented baseline.
Time your extension filing to cover your cap-gap window
If you're also pursuing H-1B sponsorship, your STEM OPT extension must be filed and your status maintained through October 1 to benefit from cap-gap protection. Work with your DSO to confirm your extension application is submitted at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Salesforce Administrator role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. The role itself falls under computer and information systems occupations, but your extension eligibility is determined by whether your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Information Technology typically qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my Salesforce Administrator employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension begins. This is a hard requirement under USCIS rules, not a preference. If your employer isn't enrolled at the time your extension starts, you're not authorized to work. Ask HR to provide their E-Verify Company ID or confirmation of enrollment before you finalize your start date.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Salesforce Administrator position?
The I-983 requires a description of how your Salesforce Administrator duties connect to your STEM degree's learning outcomes. For this role, that typically means mapping Salesforce configuration, data management, and systems integration work to competencies like database administration, information systems design, or software application management. Your employer signs the form and your DSO authorizes it. USCIS can audit the plan, so the connection to your degree must be substantive, not generic.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm on STEM OPT and my employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30. Your STEM OPT extension must still be valid when the H-1B petition is filed. A gap in your OPT status before the petition is filed breaks cap-gap eligibility entirely, so maintaining continuous valid status matters.
Where can I find Salesforce Administrator jobs at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate surfaces Salesforce Administrator roles filtered for employers who meet STEM OPT requirements, including E-Verify enrollment. Searching there lets you focus your applications on positions where the authorization infrastructure is already in place, rather than discovering E-Verify gaps after you've gone through multiple interview rounds with a company.