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Position Information

Department Customer Experience (JIS)

Position Title Analyst-IT Systems

Job Title IT Coordinator

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

University Information and Technology is seeking an IT Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ),12-month, professional faculty position.

At Oregon State University ( OSU ), University Information and Technology ( UIT ) is at the forefront of the university’s technological transformation. UIT is dedicated to empowering the entire university community by providing secure access to the right data, tools, and services needed to navigate and shape their unique paths to success. By protecting OSU’s technological assets and managing resources efficiently, we enable the university to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.

Led by the Office of the Chief Information Officer ( CIO ), UIT manages IT operations for OSU’s three campuses, serving students in Oregon’s 36 counties and in more than 100 countries. UIT’s leadership philosophy centers around a human-centric and fully architected technology landscape, leveraging enterprise solutions for common good services while empowering individual colleges and business units to innovate and invest in their missions and initiatives.

UIT designs and implements a seamless, interconnected digital ecosystem that aligns to the university’s strategic goals and maximizes impact. The division is comprised of trusted partners and consultants committed to igniting innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement by providing expert guidance and innovative solutions that support the university’s teaching, research, outreach and extension mission. Together, we are building a future where technology and education converge to create limitless possibilities.

Located within the Division of University Information and Technology, the Business Architecture domain bridges the gap between the OSU community and technology, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational needs. We collaborate to deliver tailored IT solutions that enhance capabilities, foster innovation, and drive organizational change. By understanding the needs of faculty, staff, and students and connecting them with the right resources, we help improve engagement, streamline processes, and enable seamless access to both administrative and academic technology services.

The IT Coordinator for the Department of Public Safety ( DPS ) serves as the primary information technology support professional for OSU’s sworn and non-sworn public safety personnel. This position provides direct technical support, system administration, and technology coordination for a portfolio of sensitive and mission-critical systems, including physical security technologies, body-worn camera solutions, digital evidence management, dispatch and communications systems, mobile data terminals, access control, and other public safety applications.

Working within the OSU IT professional faculty framework, the IT Coordinator ensures that public safety technologies operate reliably, securely, and in compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. The role collaborates closely with University Information & Technology ( UIT ), department leadership, external vendors, and the IT support team at the OSU -Cascades campus to ensure seamless service delivery across multiple locations where public safety operations occur.

The position exercises specialized technical judgment in resolving complex issues, evaluates technology needs, contributes to system design and implementation, and provides guidance on security, privacy, and risk mitigation practices. While the IT Coordinator does not supervise staff, the role provides coordination, subject-matter leadership, and consultation to internal stakeholders.

Please note all OSU IT team members are expected to meet the following commitments:

AI Statement: OSU IT embraces the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and create meaningful impact across our teaching, research, and administrative functions. As a member of the OSU IT community, the person in this position is expected to thoughtfully engage with AI tools and practices, champion their ethical and responsible use, and actively contribute to the development of AI-driven solutions that uphold our institutional values and advance the university’s mission.

Data Statement: OSU IT commits to deliver data as a strategic working asset and to enable data informed decision making across OSU . OSU IT leaders and staff lead by example and use data to inform decision making at all levels in the organization. Persons in technology roles are also expected to design systems with data portability in mind and work within enterprise architecture and privacy guidelines.

DEIA Statement: OSU IT commits to and believes in the strength and value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access ( DEIA ) both throughout our team and as an intentional and active practice to advance the vision, mission, and strategic efforts of the entire university. As a member of the OSU IT community, the person in this position is expected to foster and promote the values of DEIA and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in their work.

Security Statement:Proactively securing and protecting OSU’s digital assets and information systems is crucial to our missions of teaching and learning, research, and extension and engagement. All OSU IT professionals are directly responsible for providing high quality and secure IT systems and services. Persons in technology roles are expected to be responsive to security related actions and requirements, and to collaborate to find secure ways to support the OSU community.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation! (https://bestplace4workingparents.com/policies/)

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support & Incident Response – 40%

+ Serve as primary IT contact for DPS technology needs, providing Tier 1–3 troubleshooting and support.

+ Maintain and support technologies such as body-worn cameras, digital evidence systems, mobile data terminals, dispatch/communication systems, public safety applications, and physical security hardware/software.

+ Ensure systems remain operational, updated, secure, and compliant with DPS standards and IT policies.

+ Respond to critical issues affecting officer operations and coordinate timely resolution with UIT and external vendors and service providers.

System Administration & Configuration – 25%

+ Administer and configure public‐safety applications, access control interfaces, and integrated security systems.

+ Manage system updates, testing, deployments, and documentation.

+ Coordinate vendor support for upgrades, patches, and specialized troubleshooting.

+ Maintain inventory of technology assets assigned to DPS , including hardware lifecycle planning.

Security, Compliance & Data Management – 15%

+ Ensure compliance with security standards and privacy requirements applicable to law enforcement data.

+ Support configuration of access controls, user permissions, authentication, and audit processes.

+ Manage and safeguard confidential data related to policing technologies and digital evidence.

Cross-Campus Coordination & Collaboration – 10%

+ Partner with OSU -Cascades IT teams to support public-safety technologies at that location.

+ Coordinate incident response, technology life-cycle planning, documentation standards, and shared vendor relationships affecting both campuses.

+ Facilitate consistent security practices and technology operations across sites.

+ Develop and maintain knowledge base articles specific to DPS IT operations.

Consultation, Planning & Process Improvement – 10%

+ Advise DPS leadership on emerging technology needs, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies.

+ Participate in IT projects related to public safety, including system replacements, new solution evaluation, and technology integration efforts.

+ Contribute to business continuity, disaster recovery, and security planning specific to DPS .

What You Will Need

+ Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field

+ Two or more years of experience providing technical support, systems administration, or IT coordination in a complex environment.

+ Demonstrated experience supporting security-sensitive or mission-critical systems.

+ Experience configuring, troubleshooting, or maintaining hardware/software in an enterprise environment.

+ Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills, including ability to work with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ Ability to complete and maintain CJIS certification.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

+ Experience supporting public safety, law enforcement, emergency services, or other high-security operational environments.

+ Familiarity with CJIS Security Policy and related compliance frameworks.

+ Experience with physical security systems, access control, digital evidence systems, communications platforms, security cameras, or mobile data technologies.

+ Experience coordinating IT services across multiple sites or campuses.

+ Experience working in higher education or within a distributed IT organizational model.

+ Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Schedule

This position will work a typical Monday – Friday schedule and will be based on the Corvallis campus.

This position may at times require work outside of normal business hours and/or weekends.

Inclement Weather

This position is deemed essential, and the incumbent may be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergencies, and other University work curtailments or closures.

Modality

On-site:This position is designated as on-site. The selected individual will be expected to report to the assigned work location.

On-call

This position involves participation in an on-call rotation, which may require responding to incidents outside of regular working hours including weekends.

Physical Requirements

This position will experience prolong periods sitting at a desk, using a computer and performing detailed tasks.

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $66,316 - $103,554

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/175690

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09644UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 02/02/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 12/24/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 01/08/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Kirsten Petersen at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team [email protected].

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/175696

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.