Systems Specialist/Senior Systems Specialist

Job Title

Systems Specialist/Senior Systems Specialist

Department

FBS Technical Operations and Support

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

$65,000 Entry Level
$74,000 Sr. Level

Position Salary Maximum

74,000 Entry Level
84,000 Sr. Level

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-10-02

Job Description Summary

The Systems Specialist / Sr. Systems Specialist is an individual contributor on the Finance and Business Services (FBS) Technology Operations team; delivering technical support, managing system integrations, and executing operational projects across key university applications. Offer of position level placement (Systems Specialist vs. Sr. Systems Specialist) will be commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications. Miami University offers an engaging work environment at a premier higher education institution. An exceptional benefits package and many other support resources are available to help employees balance their professional and personal lives.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Systems Specialist

• Technical Support & Issue Resolution: Provide technical support to end users on issues relating to applications and systems utilized for university administrative and operational functions. Respond to, document, and resolve service tickets in a timely manner according to SLA standards.
  • Delivers primary, front-line technical support to end users across administrative and operational applications.
  • Other duties as assigned
• Operational Maintenance, Tasks & Projects: Perform day-to-day operational tasks associated with assigned systems and integrations, including security requests, data uploads, and data extracts.
  • Executes routine day-to-day maintenance, task automation initiatives, and self-managed deliverables.
• 24/7 On-Call Support: Complete assigned rotation in a 24/7 on-call schedule (typically every third week) to respond to critical system issues and maintain service availability across all assigned applications.
• Automation, Process Optimization & Leadership: Plan, design, and execute options to eliminate dependency on the support team for routine operational tasks through automation, conversion to self-service, or task re-assignment.
  • Applies strong analytical and problem-solving skills to streamline routine workflows and eliminate manual dependencies.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Collaborate across university departments to streamline technology workflows and deliver scalable, technology-driven solutions

Senior Systems Specialist

• Technical Support & Issue Resolution: Provide technical support to end users on issues relating to applications and systems utilized for university administrative and operational functions. Respond to, document, and resolve service tickets in a timely manner according to SLA standards.
  • Primarily responsible for escalated technical support (Level 2 and above) for complex system issues. Must be knowledgeable of and able to respond to Level 1 support. Lead individual contributor for defining, implementing, and maintaining standard support processes across the division.
  • Other duties as assigned
• Operational Maintenance, Tasks & Projects: Perform day-to-day operational tasks associated with assigned systems and integrations, including security requests, data uploads, and data extracts.
  • Leads complex operational projects focused on enhancing overall system stability, optimizing integrations, and driving functional software improvements.
• 24/7 On-Call Support: Complete assigned rotation in a 24/7 on-call schedule (typically every third week) to respond to critical system issues and maintain service availability across all assigned applications.
• Automation, Process Optimization & Leadership: Plan, design, and execute options to eliminate dependency on the support team for routine operational tasks through automation, conversion to self-service, or task re-assignment.
  • Applies advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, recommending process changes and enhancements as appropriate.
  • Provides clear and concise technical guidance.
  • Serves as team lead for cross-departmental technology initiatives, and designing standard operational processes.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Collaborate across university departments to streamline technology workflows and deliver scalable, technology-driven solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Systems Specialist

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience, OR
• Associate's degree in IT with 4 years' experience OR
• 6 years' experience

Senior Systems Specialist

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years' of related and progressive technical experience OR
• Associate’s Degree with 5 years' of related and progressive technical experience OR
• 7 years of related and progressive technical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Both Systems Specialist and Senior Sytems Specialist

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Previous experience with Software As A Service (SAAS) applications 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Workday and Illumia (CBORD) products preferred.

• Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as reports and procedure manuals.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong understanding of integrations.
• Knowledge of Internet and Intranet applications.
• Skilled at managing deliverables and systems initiatives.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Resume

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
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