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Working Title:

Network Administrator

Institution:

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

Information Technology Spec 3

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

MWST - Worthington CampusMWST - Canby Campus, MWST - Granite Falls Campus, MWST - Jackson Campus, MWST - Worthington Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$32.89 - $54.06

This position is open to all Minnesota West campuses - Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, Worthington.

Job Description

This position provides reliable, secure, productive and convenient networked data sharing, printing, and communication

services to faculty, staff, administrators, and students of the College through the design, installation, and maintenance of the College's network systems and software.

Principle Responsibilities:

+ Configure network equipment to provide secure and reliable network services

+ Design campus-wide network services that provide reliable and secure data services.

+ Troubleshoot problems associated with network performance problems.

+ Protect reliable data backup services to protect against electronic data loss.

+ Monitor campus-wide network traffic and performance to ensure the design and configuration is functioning as expected.

+ Establish and maintain all documentation necessary to allow the maintenance and restoration of all network services in the network administrator's absence.

+ Maintain currency in industry trends and developments and other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

$32.89 - $54.06 Hourly

Minimum Qualifications

+ Three years of work experience in network administration in a Microsoft networking environment.

+ Advanced working knowledge of network hardware, software and protocol; cloud-based servers, wireless networks and services; management practices to include network operating systems, networking essentials (switching/routing including design, configuration and implementation and network security issues and practices.

+ Installation, configuration and maintenance of network equipment along with technical skills sufficient to maintain, troubleshoot, and develop enhancements that equipment and related software.

+ Knowledge of industry standard design principles for data networks including the use of network address translation (NAT), virtual local area network (VLAN), virtual private network (VPN) and data encryption.

+ Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec ESP and AH, L2TP, VLAN 802.lQ, VTP and related IP packet information.

+ Experience writing documentation including establishing and maintain system design and configuration documentation along with being able to present information and ideas to group(s)s of people.

+ Ability to look at a problem, identify the issue, and repair with minimal downtime either independently or as part of a team.

Preferred Qualification

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in information technology, computer science, computer information systems, or other related degree.

+ One year or more of IT experience in higher education – preferably in the Minnesota State system.

+ Possession of industry certifications relating to job description.

+ Understanding of college business practices.

+ Knowledge of industry trends and developments in network systems and services.

Other Requirements

+ You must apply online and attach an electronic cover letter and resume to your online application in order to be considered for this position.

+ ​All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.

+ ​In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

07-30-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

06-04-2025

Close Date:

06-26-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Logan Schumacher

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]