SharePoint and Power Platform Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT IREX

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world, where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We work in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

Position Purpose Summary

Responsible for ensuring that IREX staff have a stable and secure information technology environment. Responsible for aligning information technology standards and guidelines are implemented consistently across the organization, both locally and overseas. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the SharePoint & Power Platform Administrator holds a pivotal position within IREX, responsible for the technical management, optimization, and integration of IREX’s IT infrastructure. This individual will design, implement, and manage IREX’s SharePoint Online architecture to support collaboration, content management, and document retention policies. Build and maintain IREX’s SharePoint sites, libraries, and lists following governance and data classification guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage IREX’s SharePoint Online architecture to support collaboration, content management, and document retention policies.
• Build and maintain IREX’s SharePoint sites, libraries, and lists following governance and data classification guidelines.
• Develop Power Automate workflows to streamline manual processes and improve cross-team efficiency.
• Support internal data governance efforts by helping define standards for metadata, file structure, and naming conventions.
• Collaborate with programs and departments to understand their operational needs and create practical SharePoint-based solutions.
• Maintain proper access control across sites and content using Microsoft 365 security groups and Entra ID integration.
• Act as a resource for staff with questions about SharePoint functionality and usage, offering training or documentation as needed.
• Ensure alignment between SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and other collaboration tools across the organization.
• Monitor site usage, storage, and performance; suggest improvements or restructuring when necessary.
• Stay informed on new features, releases, and best practices within Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, and Power Platform.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience administering SharePoint Online in a mid- to large-sized organization.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing Power Automate workflows.
• Strong understanding of SharePoint architecture, permissions models, content types, versioning, and search configuration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams integration and OneDrive for Business within the M365 ecosystem.
• Comfortable translating non-technical needs into structured solutions that balance usability with governance.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, programs, or field teams to deliver practical IT solutions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Groups, Entra ID, and conditional access principles is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building Power Apps applications (Canvas or Model-Driven) to support business processes and enhance SharePoint usability.
• Experience supporting or contributing to data governance initiatives.
• Experience with Power BI
• Experience working in a global or nonprofit organization with distributed teams.
• Basic understanding of information security and compliance best practices.

Work Environment

All employees are responsible for their own safety and that of others in the workplace. To help us maintain a safe workplace, everyone must always be safety conscious. This position is performed in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Safe use of IREX equipment, as well as safe practices while on IREX property, is essential.

Disability Specifications

IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

EEO STATEMENT

IREX is committed to equal opportunity and follows recruitment and selection practices that comply with all applicable employment laws. To this end, IREX recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals based on merit and experience.

Benefits:

You’ll have access to top-tier learning, development, and growth opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your success and well-being. This includes health, dental, and vision coverage, a well-being and employee assistance program, a flexible work schedule, a generous paid time off (PTO) policy, a technology stipend, and more.

The salary range for this role is $98,000 to $102,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be based on the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

Please note: While we aim to offer competitive compensation, not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This role requires regular onsite work. The selected candidate must be a full-time Washington DC-based employee, working a hybrid schedule from the DC office at least 2-3 days per week.

Please note that this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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