Systems Administrator (Temporary)

Fielding Graduate University

Santa Barbara, CA

Systems Administrator (Temporary)

$43.59 To $46.16 Hourly

Reports to: Senior Director of ERP and IT

Position: Temporary, Full-Time

Location: Santa Barbara, CA (Remote, may be required to go on-site as needed)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the university reasonably expects to pay for this position is $43.59 - $46.16 per hour

Full Salary Range: The full salary range for the position is $85,000 - $103,913

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the university.

Join our outstanding employee community! Fielding employees enjoy a friendly and dynamic environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits which include a 37.5-hour work week, flexible scheduling and workplace, 13 paid holidays, 2 weeks' paid vacation, medical/dental/vision/life insurances, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, generous retirement contributions after two years of service, Tuition Assistance, and professional development opportunities for all positions.

The applications deadline is January 10, 2026. Applications will not be considered complete unless both a resume and cover letter are uploaded. Do not use Easy Apply. To apply for this position

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Fielding Graduate University is an innovative global community dedicated to educating scholars, leaders, and practitioners in pursuit of a more just and sustainable world. We do this by providing exemplary interdisciplinary programs within a distributed and relational learning model grounded in student-driven inquiry and leading to enhanced knowledge. Fielding has approximately 1,000 students and 175 faculty members residing throughout the United States and internationally. Please visit our website at to learn more.

We are seeking a Temporary Systems Administrator to work remotely on a full-time 37.5-hour per week basis. Must be located in or around the Santa Barbara area as you may be required to go onsite as needed.

Summary

The Systems Administrator (Sys Admin) will configure, manage, upgrade, and troubleshoot mission-critical Windows and Red Hat servers, Azure, and AWS. The incumbent will participate in team management of the availability, stability, reliability and performance of the campus-wide server and network infrastructure. This Sys Admin is expected to participate in IT planning, systems, and end-user support, and other campus technology mechanisms as assigned. A strong collaborator as well as an independent contributor, the Sys Admin will communicate effectively with teammates and demonstrate the capability to do independent research and problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in an IT-related field and at minimum 3 years' experience in systems administration of Active Directory, Red Hat, Azure Global Administrator, AWS, and Windows servers on a large network; or an equivalent combination of education/experience.

Application Instructions

Fielding Graduate University utilizes ADP Workforce Now for online applications. You will be prompted to create a username and password to initiate the application process. Applications will not be considered complete unless both a resume and cover letter are uploaded. Do not use Easy Apply. Applicants are encouraged to have their employment history, educational information, and professional references on hand while completing the application. The online application process takes approximately 30-60 minutes. Upon completion, applicants will receive confirmation of receipt via email.

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We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity is a fundamental principle at Fielding. We're committed to a work environment in which relationships are characterized by dignity, courtesy, and respect. Employment here is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military/military spouse, or veteran status, disability, or any other protected class as established by law.

Fielding Graduate University is committed to inclusive excellence and encourages diversity and inclusivity in all its enterprises. As an equal opportunity employer committed to social justice, we value and welcome individuals of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, marital status, national origins, race and ethnicities, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, military/military spouse, or veteran status - and other visible and nonvisible differences. We seek employees who are committed to creating a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all community members.