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What is it like to work at Boston University?

Boston University is a research-intensive institution that values academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

The university's diverse departments and schools, such as the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Medicine, offer a range of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and professional growth. Boston University's campus is situated in the heart of Boston, providing access to world-class museums, libraries, and cultural institutions.

Working at Boston University may appeal to individuals who are passionate about higher education, research, and community service, and who value the opportunity to contribute to a leading institution that prioritizes academic rigor, diversity, and social responsibility.

Do workers at Boston University get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
66% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Does Boston University pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
84% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

At Boston University, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
76% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Boston University affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Boston University?

Most people get paid time off work.
85% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 30% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 20% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at Boston University worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do Boston University workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
45% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it for Boston University workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Boston University?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
70% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do Boston University managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
97% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Boston University spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
25% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Boston University?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
83% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Is a Boston University job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
83% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Is working at Boston University good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.

Do people at Boston University feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
89% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Boston University get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
74% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Boston University?

Some people feel stressed out here.
56% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Boston University enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
84% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Boston University recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
41% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Boston University?

Most people got enough training when they started.
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Boston University?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think Boston University’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
72% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Boston University is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
43% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
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SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR II, IS&T Systems Operations

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR II, IS&T Systems Operations

Boston University

Boston, MA • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Boston University rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

181st of 544 rated colleges and universities

Job description


Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is seeking applicants with diverse skills and experience to join our innovative and inclusive community.
Join us as a Linux Systems Administrator II where you will contribute to the implementation, operation, and support of IS&T Linux based services. You will have the opportunity to leverage your technical expertise to assess client system's needs, advocate for and implement technology solutions; and refine existing processes and procedure to help ensure the availability, reliability and responsiveness of University systems. As part of the Infrastructure Operations team, you will report to the Assistant Director and collaborate with multiple technology groups across campus to administer and advance the underlying server technology that enables a wide variety of University client services. This position has options for hybrid or remote, to be discussed during the interview. This position includes a rotating 24/7 on-call support, with occasional night and weekend support for critical University business cycles and routine maintenance.
You Will:
  • Manage and maintain server operating systems, hardware, and core infrastructure to ensure reliability, performance, and security
  • Monitor systems proactively to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement
  • Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, partnering with teams and vendors for timely resolution
  • Provide Level 2 support for complex technical issues escalated from the Help Desk
  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support critical operations and incident response
  • Apply system upgrades, patches, and maintenance to keep environments current and secure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test, implement, and transition systems into production
  • Maintain clear system documentation, standards, and recovery procedures
  • Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing
  • Automate monitoring and operational tasks to improve efficiency and service quality
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance system performance and reliability
  • Partner with vendors to troubleshoot issues and optimize support outcomes

Required Skills
You Will Have:
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience or relevant post-secondary education, including a combination of these two.
  • Experience with (CentOS/RHEL) Linux systems administration, demonstrating a good understanding of basic Linux utilities and infrastructure, with ability to diagnose Linux operating system and associated hardware & software issues.
  • Experience with scripting in a Linux environment and comfortable with working in CLI.
  • Experience with administration skills that include monitoring performance, patching, backup & restore, internal firewalls, and SSL certificate management of Linux servers, as well as the automation of any or all these tasks.
  • Experience with installing, configuring, and upgrading Linux applications, various specialized third-party applications, and peripherals, and knowledge of TCP/IP LAN networking principles and application protocols (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP and FTP).
  • Experience with a variety of tools, leveraged in a complex enterprise environment, such as Configuration Management systems, Version Control Systems (e.g., git), remote assistance, image deployment, various native and centrally managed encryption solutions.

Bonus Qualifications:
If you do not meet these, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.
  • Experience with, and understanding of, Linux virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., VMWare, OpenShift, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code tools including Ansible and Terraform, and cloud-native deployment practices would be advantageous and would enhance the candidate's ability to contribute to ongoing infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Boston University offers an excellent benefits package including:
  • Time Off: In addition to PTO and leave policy, BU employees have a paid intersession break and 13 paid holidays.
  • Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.
  • Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members.
  • Check out https://www.bu.edu/wellness/ and https://www.bu.edu/hr/part-time-employee-perks/ for more information!

Boston University IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-353-6474.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We, at IS&T, appreciate each individual's knowledge, experiences and insights which enhance who we are, and as our DEIA knowledge and practice grows, we will ensure that our Mission, Vision, & Practices remain equitable and welcoming to all.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society. We remain dedicated to our founding principles: that higher education should be accessible to all and that research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice should be conducted in the service of the wider community—local and international. These principles endure in the University’s insistence on the value of diversity, in its tradition and standards of excellence, and in its dynamic engagement with the City of Boston and the world. Boston University comprises a remarkable range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs built on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences. With the support and oversight of the Board of Trustees, the University, through our faculty, continually innovates in education and research to ensure that we meet the needs of students and an ever-changing world.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Boston, MA, US

Year founded

1839

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