How to hire an assistant lan administrator

How to hire an assistant lan administrator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant lan administrator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant lan administrator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant lan administrator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an assistant lan administrator, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect assistant lan administrator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of assistant lan administrators.

   Type of Assistant LAN Administrator	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant LAN Administrator	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$10-32
   Information Technology Administrator	An Information Technology (IT) administrator is a professional responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of an organization's IT systems and ensuring that the systems are running effectively. IT administrators must conduct consistent analyses of the computer system and install updates when needed... Show more	$24-50
   Network/Server Administrator	A Network Administrator ensures an organizations' network is operational and up to date. They solve problems that arise within computer networks, maintaining computer networks, interacting with clients, and consulting with them to determine their system requirements... Show more	$27-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Service Calls
   • Desk Support
   • Troubleshoot
   • Windows NT
   • PCS
   • User Accounts
   • Network Connectivity
   • Workstations
   • Tcp Ip
   • Infrastructure
   • Lotus Notes

   Responsibilities:

   • Work with VMware servers with respect to managing user's home directories, share directories, and print queues.
   • Repair and install PCs to include standard communication software.
   • Support schools with configuration and support of labs, workstations, and servers.
   • Coordinate delivery and installation of new PCs, printers, and other LAN equipment and peripherals.
   • Maintain a script that locked-down the workstations using XCACLS and group policies ensuring secure, consistent desktops.
   • Implement a VPN solution via the Internet to enable a secure connection between a remote location and corporate headquarters.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant lan administrator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An assistant lan administrator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, assistant lan administrators' average salary in georgia is 42% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant lan administrators earn 67% less than senior-level assistant lan administrators.
   • Certifications. An assistant lan administrator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an assistant lan administrator's salary.

   Average assistant lan administrator salary

   $39,286yearly

   $18.89 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant lan administrator salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing an assistant lan administrator job description

   A good assistant lan administrator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an assistant lan administrator job description:

   Assistant lan administrator job description example

   1. Oversees and coordinates administrative, program and office activities for the college Head of College. 2. Establishes, selects, implements and coordinates office procedures and systems. 3. Maintains college checkbook and monitors college accounts, disburse funds and performs all financial support functions for the Head of College. 4. Coordinates college functions and events, such as Commencement, Head of College's Tea, Freshman and Senior Dinners and the opening and closing of the college each academic year. Works with the Head of College and Service Assistant on planning and execution of all functions in the Head of College's House. 5. Advises students and Fellows on University and college policies and procedures. 6. Supports Fellows Programs by handling administrative duties including mailings, updating and maintaining contact lists and distributing letters of appointment. 7. Provides support and guidance to students to ensure that materials in weekly college publications are appropriate. Updates and maintains Facebook information and photos. 8. Oversees, develops and coordinates the work assignments of bursary students. 9. Assumes responsibility for correspondence and provide general clerical support for Head of College, including ordering of supplies and services. 10. Schedules and oversees use of college facilities. 11. Issues, records and collects keys to student rooms and other college facilities. 12. Coordinates with various University departments on the scheduling of repairs and renovations. 13. Communicates with students, parents and alumni by mail, phone and in person. Answers basic and specialized questions, resolve problems, provide advice, etc. 14. Works cooperatively with the Dean's Office to improve the residential, academic and social life of the college community. 15. Together with the Dean's office, coordinates coverage for the college. 16. Performs other duties related to the smooth operation of the college.
   Required Education and Experience
   
   Eight years of related experience, six of them in the same job family at the next lower level and a high school level education; or six years of related experience and an Associate's Degree; or two years of related work experience and a Bachelors Degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
   
   Background Check Requirements
   
   All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
   
   Position Focus:
   
   In a very busy, service-oriented work environment, functions as part of a team with the Head of College, the Dean, the Operations Manager, the Sr. Administrative Assistants and other appropriate university departments to facilitate the smooth running of residential college activities. Reporting to the Head of College and with limited supervision and guidance from the Operations manager, oversees Head of College systems and activities, coordinates and oversees the work of student aides, serves as point of contact for students, fellows, resident fellows, and residential college visitors with regard to policies and space; provides financial support functions, and provides high level administrative support to the Head of College.
   
   Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
   
   Proficiency using EMS, Banner, START, Sciquest, and InDesign. Previous experience overseeing and coordinating the work of others. Previous experience interacting with undergraduate students. Previous interaction with faculty and staff of various levels. Previous financial experience working with reconciliations.
   
   Posting Disclaimer
   
   The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right assistant lan administrator for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with assistant lan administrators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit assistant lan administrators who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant lan administrator job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant lan administrator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit assistant lan administrators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   If your interviews with assistant lan administrator applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant lan administrator

   Once you've decided on a perfect assistant lan administrator candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new assistant lan administrator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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