Entry Level System Administrator Jobs in Boise, ID

Career Services is a team dedicated to student success and building relationships that help students succeed beyond Boise State. The office supports current students and alumni in exploring careers, gaining meaningful hands-on experience, and articulating their stories, particularly through internships and experiential learning. Through career development, employer relations, and strong campus partnerships, Career Services advances the Blueprint for Success by integrating career education and real-world learning throughout the student experience, from first year through graduation and beyond.

The Internship Program Data and Operations Specialist supports Boise State's internship and Work U programs through operational coordination, data management, financial processing, and responsive customer service. Reporting to the Associate Director, Integrated Career Readiness & Internship Strategy, this role helps maintain accurate program data and efficient administrative workflows.

The Specialist also serves as a primary point of contact for internship-related inquiries, providing student-centered support and collaborating with campus partners to ensure programs operate efficiently, consistently, and transparently.

We are looking for someone who genuinely believes that accurate data, timely processing, and a helpful voice on the other end of an inquiry can shape a student's experience and path to success. The ideal candidate takes pride in removing the small obstacles that make a big difference, and feels energized being part of a team that prides itself on a student-first focus - working tirelessly to give every student the confidence to pursue their goals.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry-level professionals and/or support employees.

Front-Line Customer Service & Student/Faculty Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the main internships inbox, delivering responsive, empathetic support to students, faculty internship coordinators, and campus partners.

Systems Administration and Data Integrity

• Database Maintenance: Serve as the primary administrator for the GradLeaders platform, routinely perform data "clean-up," system audits, and user account management to ensure flawless system health and ease of use for faculty and students.
• Workflow Tracking: Manage the digital processing pipeline for student internship applications, employer postings, and faculty approvals within the software system.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Act as the first line of support for students, faculty, and staff navigating the administrative steps of registering an internship.

Institutional Reporting & Program Assessment

• Data Extraction & Reporting: Utilize GradLeaders, Handshake, and Boise State's BIRS (Business Intelligence and Reporting System) to pull regular metrics, trend data, and custom tracking reports.
• Multi-Level Assessment: Compile statistical insights regarding internship participation, including access to internships and the impact of internships on post-graduation outcomes.
• Report Generation: Assist leadership in preparing data visualizations and summaries for the Internship Annual Report, as well as specialized reports for individual college and institutional leadership.

Financial & Faculty/Student Pay Administration

• Faculty Compensation Processing: Administer the logistical execution of the Faculty Pay/Internship Budget. Initiate, track, and complete the necessary HR and financial paperwork to ensure faculty internship coordinators are compensated accurately and on time.
• Student Intern Processing: Administer the logistical execution and tracking of paying students participating in internships or Work U, including students paid through Career Services funds, College funds, and Community Work-Study funds, ensuring students are paid accurately and on time.
• Budget Tracking: Maintain internal spreadsheets to monitor expenditures against the internship and Work U budget lines, flagging discrepancies for leadership.

Program Support and Event Logistics

• Work Study Program Coordination: Support the Work U program as needed.
• Event Coordination: Direct the complete logistical lifecycle for team events, specifically Internship Lunches, workshops, and information sessions. This includes venue booking, catering coordination, calendar management, and attendee invitations and tracking.
• General Administrative Support: Assist the broader academic integration team with scheduling, document preparation, and distributing marketing materials to faculty and campus partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Student-Centered Service & Communication: Proven ability to manage shared communication channels, delivering empathetic, responsive, and clear guidance to help students and campus partners navigate complex administrative processes and compensation workflows.
• Systems & Tech Fluency: Experience managing databases or student information systems (experience with GradLeaders, Handshake, PeopleSoft, or BIRS is a massive plus).
• Data-Driven Mindset: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data sorting) and a keen eye for finding and fixing data entry errors.
• Financial/HR Aptitude: Comfort navigating basic institutional financial processing, budget tracking, and payroll/stipend administration.
• Organization & Logistics: Exceptional time-management skills with a proven track record of coordinating multi-stakeholder meetings or events.

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as education, leadership, public administration, or similar.
• Experience working in a university career center.

• Resume or CV detailing work history, education, and qualifications
• Cover letter addressing interest in this specific position
• Three references, including at least one direct supervisor

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho's Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/