Institution Name: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Libraries Website Link: https://libraries.uta.edu/
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Internal Job Posting No: S05988P
Benefits at UTA:
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Job Summary:
The Application Administrator will implement, manage, and integrate applications on the libraries’ servers, and collects and preserves data generated by library applications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installs, configures, maintains, and migrates applications in virtual environments. Develops and maintains application integrations through API utilization and custom programming.
- Creates and tests scripts, programs, and/or web services to facilitate data migrations and ingest data across diverse systems.
- Stores and safeguards application-generated data. Presents data and provides analysis to the Libraries’ Administration.
- Investigates existing open-source applications upon expressed need of colleagues throughout the Libraries. Collaborates with LST staff to determine the feasibility of such applications and to develop implementation plans.
- Develops and maintains documentation for specialized procedures, applications, and systems configurations. Ensures adherence with departmental and university policies.
- Actively participates in Library Systems & Technology department activities, including organization, management, task assignment, and strategic planning to enhance the department’s effectiveness.
- Conducts self-guided study of current and emerging technologies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in computer science, information science, or a related field with Four (4) years of experience administering applications in a Linux environment.
- Proficiency in developing application integrations through the utilization of APIs.
- Knowledge of PHP, Perl, Python, SQL, JSON.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, or a related field.
- Knowledge of application implementation and administration practices.
- Experience working in Amazon Web Services and Azure virtual environments.
- Experience with ExLibris library enterprise systems and other library applications.
- Experience with authentication protocols and SSO technologies.
- Knowledge of data structures, including XML and JSON.
- Advanced experience using APIs and creating custom scripts to ingest and migrate data.
- Demonstrated aptitude for systems analysis and project management.
- Experience working in an academic environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people of different backgrounds in a team-based environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint, and other common office software.
Our future colleague will also have an affinity for our Guiding Principles. These principles define HOW we do our work. These are our Guiding Principles exemplified through how we treat our colleagues:
We Care. We care about you, your success, your growth, your passions and all that you bring to the table.
We Empower. We empower our staff to be creative, think outside the box, work autonomously, and provide resources necessary for success.
We Take Ownership. We take ownership of our organizational culture and YOU take ownership of how our culture is shaped.
We Are Extraordinary. We are extraordinary because we attract and hire extraordinarily talented individuals like you!
APPLY NOW – We can’t wait to welcome you to our team.
Please submit applications at https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/30788
EEO Statement
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