Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Ability to work nontraditional hours to include some nights and weekends for various competitions.
Advertised Salary $65,000 - $80,000 Posting Date 08/15/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 09/15/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title IT (Information Technology) Professional FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
In conjunction with the Director of IT Operations & Infrastructure, this position will be responsible for the Athletic Department's computer network including infrastructure design and security. This position will also help implement and maintain networking and security infrastructures designed to support efficient communications and access to information across multiple locations. Will assist with the development of budget for technology, services and personnel.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of various types of computer software and hardware
• Ability to work closely with employees and have good communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot problems; attention to detail.

Physical Demands
Stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms. Sit and talk or hear. Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Manage the technical operations and projects for UGA Athletics IT along with the Director of IT Operations & Infrastructure

• Responsible for technical projects and tasks, as assigned by the Director, both self-directed and directed.
• Ensure maintenance and enforcement of relevant UGA system and network standards
• Encourage and assist staff with department initiatives for increased efficiency, continual improvement, creative solutions, and collaboration within UGA Athletics and campus partners as needed.
• Manage and maintain system documentation along with the Director of IT Operations and Infrastructure
• Technical projects such as managing deployments of systems for all sports. Including e-mail system migrations and maintenance, cloud and on-premise backups, hardware maintenance and support, new facility buildouts, attending IT meetings related to facility needs, and new and emerging events that provide revenue

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with maintenance of central enterprise servers, wired and wireless networks, and security systems used to support the business and administrative functions of the Athletic Association. Provide support with design and deployment of new servers and networks as needed for new or remodeled facilities.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Research upcoming or current IT industry solutions to determine feasibility within the Athletic Department. When available and applicable, utilize both free and paid for training for currently used and emerging technologies.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Provide IT event support periodically at various athletic events.
Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with other duties as assigned by the Director of IT Operations and Infrastructure.
Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Doug Lloyd Recruitment Contact Email [email protected] Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents