What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Administrator - Electronics Buyer position at Missouri State University?
Position Information
Position Title
System Administrator - Electronics Buyer
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Bookstore
HR Home Department
085000 BOOKSTORE
Pay Grade
33
Proposed Salary
$49,460 - $52,500/annual
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The System Administrator/Electronics Coordinator serves as the bookstore’s point-of-sale system administrator, serves as a liaison with the point-of-sale provider, and provides information technology support for workstations, cash registers, credit card machines, remote sales locations, and e-commerce web sites. The System Administrator/Electronics Coordinator provides customer service, hires, trains, evaluates and assigns work to Electronics Department sales staff, maintains inventory control, promotes vendor specials, and researches and purchases computers, peripherals, software, personal electronics and accessories, including coordinating the purchase of Apple devices for University operated computer labs and offices.
Description of Primary Duties
The System Administrator/Electronics Coordinator serves as the bookstore’s point-of-sale system administrator, serves as a liaison with the point-of-sale provider, and provides information technology support for workstations, cash registers, credit card machines, remote sales locations, and e-commerce web sites. The System Administrator/Electronics Coordinator provides customer service, hires, trains, evaluates and assigns work to Electronics Department sales staff, maintains inventory control, promotes vendor specials, and researches and purchases computers, peripherals, software, personal electronics and accessories, including coordinating the purchase of Apple devices for University operated computer labs and offices.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. 30 hours of technical IT training and/or experience preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology is preferred.
Experience: One year of experience providing point-of-sale system support or three years of experience selling computers, software, and electronics experience is required, which includes at least one year of inventory control experience and/or one year of experience as a buyer. Experience with Linux and computer hardware preferred.
Skills: Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required. Organizational ability is required. A knowledge and understanding of point-of-sale systems, computers and their specifications, software, peripherals, and accessories required. Inventory and record keeping skills are required. Experience in supervising student and/or part-time workers is preferred.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/5576.htm
Open Date
12/01/2025
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is January 5, 2026 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Official transcripts will be required at time of hire.
Official transcripts will be required at time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20250248FTS
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/84237
Salary : $49,460 - $52,500