For over four decades, the higher education experts at Jenzabar have been helping colleges and universities across the world thrive through multiple services. The Jenzabar culture is one that fosters an entrepreneurial environment, where employees are encouraged to be creative, work hard, and have a great time while doing so. We believe in open doors, asking tough questions, respecting each other, and surpassing our clients’ expectations every step of the way. It’s an enjoyable place to be, with casual dress and a relaxed atmosphere.
Mission Statement:
We believe everyone is a masterpiece with great work to do on Earth. Jenzabar’s mission is to create pathways to empower all to know who they are, what work they are destined to do, and how they can unlock their full potential – at home, at work, and in the world!
Position Summary
The Atlassian Administrator will be responsible for the administration, configuration, maintenance and optimization of all Atlassian products. This role will ensure that all Atlassian products operate efficiently, meet organizational needs and support business objectives across many departments. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise, process improvement skills, and the ability to work closely with multiple teams to better improve processes and functionality.
Essential Tasks
Platform Administration:
- Manage and maintain SAAS Atlassian tools, including Jira, Jira Service Management (JSM), Confluence and related plugins
- Monitor system performance, upgrades, licenses and ensure system availability and scalability
- Implement and enforce governance, permissions, and security standards
Customization and Optimization:
- Create and maintain dashboards, reports and metrics to track and measure key performance indicators
- Configure and manage incident, problem, and change management processes
- Design and build asset schemas
- Improve content management and team collaboration in Confluence
- Implement integrations with other systems and tools (e.g., LogicMonitor, Salesforce, Simplesat)
User Support and Training:
- Provide technical support for Atlassian users
- Conduct training sessions and create user documentation
- Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business units for Atlassian-related matters
Process Improvements:
- Work with department stakeholders to improve project management workflows
- Analyze current configuration and recommend optimizations
- Stay informed about new Atlassian product features
Reporting and Analytics:
- Create and manage custom reports and dashboards
- Analyze data to identify trends and insights that can improve performance
Compliance and Security:
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
- Collaborate with the IT security team to maintain a secure environment for Atlassian products
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 6+ years of experience as an Atlassian Administrator, with a strong focus on Jira and Confluence
- Proven experience in customizing workflows, schemes, and dashboards
- Experience with scripting languages, custom script writing, and automation tools (e.g., Jira Automation, Groovy, ScriptRunner)
- Experience implementing ITIL or other IT service management frameworks
- Deep understanding of Atlassian best practices and architecture
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
The pay range for this position is $75,000-88,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, geographic location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.
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Benefits
Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K, Educational Assistance
Jenzabar does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetics, genetic markers and carrier status, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by state and federal laws.
Please Note: Jenzabar does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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What We Do
Jenzabar is higher education’s trusted advisor, offering technology solutions and services that are tailored to fit the evolving needs of institutions both today and in the future.
Collaborating with over 1,300 clients worldwide, we provide scalable software and services, designed to drive performance across campus and throughout the full student lifecycle. Exclusively serving higher education, more colleges and universities selected a Jenzabar student information system over any other SIS during the past six years. For further information, please visit www.jenzabar.com.
