How to hire a network administrator assistant

How to hire a network administrator assistant, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a network administrator assistant, 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a network administrator assistant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a network administrator assistant that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of network administrator assistants.

   Type of Network Administrator Assistant	Description	Hourly rate
   Network Administrator Assistant	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.	$15-32
   Network Manager	A network manager is responsible for monitoring the efficient network connection of the company's technology systems, analyzing system designs, and overseeing installation processes and programs. Network managers inspect the efficiency of existing network management systems, upgrading network data to boost optimal performance and communication transportation... Show more	$34-63
   Windows System Administrator	A Windows System Administrator maintains the systems and servers of a Windows operating system. They evaluate and modify the system's performance.	$28-50

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Phone Calls
   • Network Printers
   • Troubleshoot
   • Desk Support
   • Travel Arrangements
   • Workstations
   • Windows Server
   • Expense Reports
   • User Accounts
   • PCS
   • Windows XP
   • SQL
   • Computer System

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   Responsibilities:

   • Assist with managing local and enterprise DNS, DHCP and VPN environments.
   • Help in successfully configure and install of L2 switches to reduce the network complexity and provide flexibility to manage network.
   • Support and update the web server using Linux Debian.
   • Diagnose and resolve PC, LAN/WAN and Telecom problems.
   • Assist is VoIP network deployment, repair, and troubleshooting.
   • Participate in the design and integration of VOIP system utilizing Cisco equipment.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, network administrator assistants' average salary in florida is 33% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level network administrator assistants earn 51% less than senior-level network administrator assistants.
   • Certifications. A network administrator assistant 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 a network administrator assistant's salary.

   Average network administrator assistant salary

   $47,955yearly

   $23.06 hourly rate

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   Entry-level network administrator assistant salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a network administrator assistant job description

   A network administrator assistant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a network administrator assistant job description:

   Network administrator assistant job description example

   USC's Information Sciences Institute (ISI) , ("Institute"), a unit of the university's Viterbi School of Engineering, is a world leader in the research and development of advanced artificial intelligence, information processing, computing, cybersecurity, and communications technologies. ISI's 400 faculty, professional staff and graduate students carry out extraordinary information sciences research at three distinct locations - Marina Del Rey, CA; Arlington, VA; and Waltham, MA.
   
   *This position is in Marina del Rey, CA. Hybrid work options available.*
   
   The Institute seeks an Administrative Assistant II to provide support to multiple researchers, faculty, and their staff in a fast-paced environment.
   
   Job Accountabilities:
   

   • Organizes and expedites flow of work through the division. Initiates follow-up action. Serves as resource to others on departmental and university procedures or in the resolution of moderate to complex problems or issues. Interacts with university offices and/or supervisor's subordinates to facilitate communications and information exchange.
   • Composes and produces a variety of business correspondence, reports, confidential documents and/or forms, and related materials.
   • Ensures confidentiality and controls access to sensitive information.
   • Manages multiple calendars and schedules complex meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
   • Coordinates and assists with division functions, as assigned, such as seminars, interview presentations, meetings with funders, etc. Arranges with vendors for catering and logistics for sites/facilities and any equipment needed.
   • Assists in budget planning with contracts and grants by providing estimates of costs for items such as travel, equipment, etc.
   • Screens and prioritizes incoming calls, emails and requests. Determines what contact or action is required for satisfactory disposition. Responds to inquiries or requests for information or refers to researcher/faculty, as appropriate.
   • Sets up new faculty, staff, Graduate Research Assistants, Visiting Research Assistants, Student Workers, Directed Research students, and other visitors and volunteers with office space, access cards, parking, keys, computers, email, and other office equipment, as needed. Provides guidance and instruction on ISI procedures.
   • Makes travel arrangements - domestic and international and subsequent expense reports/reconciliation.

   
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   

   • Experience in an academic setting or research institute
   • Able to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities while providing support to multiple faculty, researchers, graduate students, and visitors
   • Experience with arranging travel both domestic and international; experience with following the Fly America Act; experience with travel restrictions of contracts and grants
   • Able to adapt, be flexible, follow procedures and policies, and make last minute decisions
   • Able to work as a team with various groups
   • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, and Dropbox
   • Working knowledge of Concur, Workday, SharePoint, and other university systems is ideal

   
   
   The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.
   
   Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Secretarial or specialized clerical and administrative experience
   
   REQ20125120 Posted Date: 10/11/2022

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5. Post your job

   To find network administrator assistants for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any network administrator assistants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level network administrator assistants with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your network administrator assistant job on Zippia to find and recruit network administrator assistant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with network administrator assistant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   If your interviews with network administrator assistant 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 network administrator assistant

   Once you've selected the best network administrator assistant candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new network administrator assistant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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