Job Description

About this Opportunity
Ball State University’s Unified Communications team is looking for a dynamic, goal-oriented member to provide data and voice connectivity to the University’s campus. This position will involve monitoring, maintaining and evolving the campus data and voice network to meet the ever-growing needs of the campus community. If you have experience working on large and complex networks or think your information technology skills may be transferable, please apply.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
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FLSA Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week 40
Length of Assignment Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Provide integration and unification of communication technologies; provide
ongoing monitoring, analysis, and support of the unified communication and network architecture; provide daily oversight of the campus communication system and related functions.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; OR Associate’s Degree plus an additional combination of education or experience in IT equivalent to 2 years.; OR High School diploma plus an additional combination of education or experience in IT equivalent to 4 years.
Minimum Experience
Three years of technical experience in Networking and Collaboration technology; ability to write proposals, act as a vendor liaison, make presentations to professional peers, and work closely with IT management.
Minimum Other
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Authorization to work in the US Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; OR Associate’s Degree plus an additional combination of education or experience in IT equivalent to 2 years.; OR High School diploma plus an additional combination of education or experience in IT equivalent to 4 years.
Preferred Experience
More than five years of experience in data networking, VoIP, or video-conferencing; experience within computer facilities in a large organization or university setting. Positive consideration will be given to relevant certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CWNA) and/or specialized training.
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.