Application & Network Administrator II at Jenzabar

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Higher EducationIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven ability to work independently and within a team to achieve results
  • Ability to quickly analyze problems and work cooperatively with clients and Jenzabar associates to determine, verify, and solve problems professionally, courteously, and accurately with ongoing communication and follow-up
  • Dedicated to a client site in Manhattan, New York (mostly remote, requiring 1-2 days per week on campus)

Responsibilities

  • Oversight of application and network ecosystem
  • Support enterprise systems (Jenzabar, EMS, Blackbaud, RaiserEdge, FinancialEdge, Docuware, Handshake, Interfolio, Panopto, O365 etc.)
  • Manage existing integrations for all administrative applications
  • Manage scripts and stored procedures
  • Maintain existing databases
  • Oversee network equipment and firewalls (configuration, patches, updates, and troubleshooting)
  • Manage external backups and restore data and SQL database
  • Install, configure, update certificates for all equipment
  • Configure and maintain DNS, DHCP, VLAN
  • Assist with implementing security measures
  • Create and maintain reports on the Report server
  • Collaborate and communicate with administration, faculty, and staff
  • Maintain relationships with software and hardware vendors
  • Act as liaison between client and Jenzabar for support ticket escalation and resolution
  • Assist client with their business continuity plan efforts
  • Collaborate with the client on establishing an institution-wide technology governance process
  • Assist with a strategic technology plan that supports the client’s strategic objectives
  • Establish and maintain a mutually agreed-upon Annual Tactical Plan for administrative and network systems, that supports the client’s Strategic Technology Plan
  • Best effort support and management of existing administrative applications that support business operations
  • Collaborate with client’s senior-most IT person or their designee to propose technology policies and procedures
  • Oversee the collaborative development and maintenance of written standard operating procedures (SOP) for key business operations
  • Assist the client with planning and implementation of Administrative System and Network technology projects
  • Modify student, faculty, and staff scripts to accept incoming and outgoing users on semester basis, request by OAA, system or policy changes
  • Configure and maintain firewalls
  • Oversee security and apply fixes, patches, updates to network equipment and firewalls

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Network AdministrationFirewall ConfigurationDatabase MaintenanceSQL ScriptsStored ProceduresApplication IntegrationsJenzabarBlackbaudRaisers EdgeFinancialEdgeDocuwareOffice 365EMSHandshakeInterfolioPanopto

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Application & Network Administrator II position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role fully remote, or are there office requirements?

The position is mostly remote but will require one to two days a week on campus at a client site located in Manhattan, New York.

What key skills and experiences are required for this role?

Candidates need proven ability to work independently and in a team, quickly analyze problems, and manage application and network ecosystems including enterprise systems like Jenzabar, EMS, Blackbaud, network equipment, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, databases, scripts, backups, and security measures.

What is the company culture like at Jenzabar?

Jenzabar fosters an entrepreneurial environment where employees are encouraged to be creative, work hard, and have a great time, with open doors, tough questions, respect, casual dress, and a relaxed atmosphere.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively, quickly analyze and solve problems professionally with good communication, and have hands-on experience managing networks, applications, databases, and integrations while collaborating with clients and vendors.

Jenzabar

Software solutions for higher education institutions

About Jenzabar

Jenzabar provides software solutions specifically for higher education institutions, focusing on improving operational efficiency through integrated platforms. Their main products, Jenzabar One and Jenzabar SONIS, combine student information systems (SIS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, which help manage essential functions like student data and financials. These cloud-based solutions allow colleges and universities to access and manage their data from anywhere, offering benefits such as scalability and cost savings compared to traditional software. Jenzabar serves a wide range of clients, including traditional colleges and universities, as well as institutions that cater to non-traditional students. Their goal is to enhance the educational experience by making campuses more digitally responsive, ultimately helping institutions attract and retain students in a competitive market.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$58.4MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Educational Assistance

Risks

Emerging edtech startups pose a competitive threat to Jenzabar's market share.
Rapid technological advancements may challenge Jenzabar's feature integration speed.
Economic pressures on institutions could reduce spending on Jenzabar's solutions.

Differentiation

Jenzabar offers a comprehensive suite of ERP and SIS solutions for higher education.
Their cloud-based model provides scalability and flexibility for educational institutions.
Jenzabar's strategic partnership with Google Cloud enhances their technological capabilities.

Upsides

Increased demand for cloud-based ERP solutions boosts Jenzabar's market potential.
Growing interest in competency-based education aligns with Jenzabar One's offerings.
Rising importance of data analytics supports Jenzabar's analytics solutions.

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