University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

System Administrator

• Perform analysis, troubleshooting, and provide problem solving to maintain and administer the research cyberinfrastructure resources used to support the research mission of the University.
• Coordinating the configuration and maintenance of the storage resources, including hardware and software
• Configuring and maintaining server-class, HPC resources, including compute and storage hardware, OS software, application software, and SLURM resource management system
• Maintaining an effective security posture including implementing the required security controls specified in the system security plans
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, networking, and system issues when they arise
• Monitoring services and responding to service failures
• Implementing configuration management processes and procedures
• Providing technical support and user support as needed
• Documenting processes and procedures to administer and maintain the storage systems, computational systems, and infrastructure; ensuring required backups are performed regularly and successfully
• Working with other OIT groups, such as, Networking Services, Help Desk, and Systems to support the continued and efficient operation of the research cyberinfrastructure

HPSC System Administrator

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Provide advanced financial, budgeting, planning, and operational support
• Serve as a key advisor in developing and administering annual operating budgets
• Monitor financial performance and prepare complex analyses and reports
• Manage financial operations, compliance, and foster collaboration across the college
• Support decision-making of the Dean and department heads through data analysis

Financial Analyst

Research Analyst

• Working closely with the Center’s Director on research projects.
• Developing and executing an original, quantitative research project aligned with the Center's mission.
• Publishing high-impact findings in leading peer-reviewed sociological, demographic, or public health journals.
• Engaging with the Center’s interdisciplinary community through seminars, workshops, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Presenting research findings at major national and international professional conferences.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

• Lead strategic planning, architecture, and lifecycle management of Microsoft SQL Server environments
• Design, implement, and maintain high availability solutions, including: Always On Availability Groups, Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC), Disaster recovery architectures across multi-datacenter environments
• Manage SQL Server installations, upgrades, patching, and migrations
• Monitor, tune, and optimize database performance for high-throughput applications
• Implement and maintain database security, encryption, and compliance standards
• Develop automation for routine DBA tasks, monitoring, and alerting.
• Lead cross-functional projects with DBAs, developers, and application teams to deploy and upgrade critical systems.

Senior System Administrator

Analyst

• This position will work with a Senior Data Analyst to convert our existing Argos reporting platform to Power BI, architect and secure Azure data lakes for Power BI reporting, use Github for deployment and version control.
• Lead analysis and problem-solving efforts.
• Create new and modify existing database objects, analyze queries and perform tuning.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to other staff members in my group, department, and campus user community.
• Assist in setting direction for the growth and maintenance of the campus data warehouse.
• Develop procedures for loading data from enterprise systems into the campus data warehouse.
• Create packages, stored procedures, tables views, etc. to extract, transfer and load data into the campus data warehouse, Power BI, and data marts from Oracle and SQL Server.
• Design/Develop new programs/subsystems as directed by management within the parameters of UT standards and OIT group standards. This can include but is not limited to views, tables, programs, systems, data bases, security, and complex SQL code.

Senior Software Analyst – Office of Innovative Technologies

Administrative Assistant

• Manage multiple UT technology projects on behalf of the Office of Information Technology (OIT)
• Develop project plans within constraints of schedule, budget, quality, resources, risk, and scope
• Evaluate project budgets and schedules
• Communicate progress to project team members and stakeholders
• Identify, track, and aid in the resolution of project issues
• Maintain and administer the project and portfolio management (PPM) system
• Mentor and train other staff on project management and the PPM tool
• Research, recommend, and implement project methodology & process improvements
• Author and maintain documentation

Senior Project Manager – Innovative Technologies

• Conduct and publish high-quality scholarly research
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in electrical engineering
• Contribute to the development of research proposals and the pursuit of external funding
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Participate in departmental service and other academic activities as appropriate

Post-Doctoral Research Associate – Electric Power

Manager

• Provide leadership and oversight of all sponsored programs activities, including pre-award and post-award functions
• Serve as UTSI’s Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) for proposal submission and certification
• Lead negotiation and execution of complex sponsored research agreements, including federal, industry, and non-profit contracts
• Interpret and negotiate contract terms, including FAR/DFAR clauses, intellectual property provisions, and sponsor-specific requirements
• Analyze and assess contractual risk, identifying and resolving high-risk or non-compliant terms
• Collaborate with UTRF and the Office of General Counsel on intellectual property and legal matters
• Oversee subaward development, execution, and monitoring
• Provide guidance and support to faculty on proposal development, compliance requirements, and contract terms
• Supervise and mentor sponsored programs staff and ensure efficient workflow management
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and University policies
• Participate in institutional and system-wide research administration initiatives

Senior Manager – Sponsored Program Contracts, Agreements

• Serving as the division’s receptionist.
• Managing calendars for executive and managerial staff and coordinating internal and external meetings.
• Assisting staff with TDOT authorization forms.
• Assisting the Division Managers with updates to the website.
• Networking and coordinating with various TDOT support divisions and external partners.
• Assisting with staff onboarding and ensure new staff are properly provided the essential employment materials.
• Interacting with supply and service vendors and serves as the point of contact for space, equipment, and facility issues.
• Manages tracking system for all internal and external data requests.
• Establishing a tracking system that manages public comments sent to the TDOT Commissioner.
• Provides financial support by processing invoices and overseeing state credit card payments.
• Compile and prepare quarterly reports detailing Division activities and billing reports for TDOT Finance.