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>Subject: Position announcement - Duke University Foreign Language Technology Services
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Dear colleagues,
Attached is an announcement for two open positions in Foreign Language
Technology Services at Duke University - please distribute as you see fit. I
will be available at ACTFL to talk with interested applicants.
Best,
Samantha Earp
Director, Foreign Language Technology Services
Duke University
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Foreign Language Technology Services, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Requisition number: CAM185894-111203
Official Title: IT Analyst
Internal title: Instructional Technology Lab Coordinator
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Two positions available
- Three-year salaried position (full benefits), with possibility of renewal
depending on
university resources & priorities.
- Occasional overtime
- Start date: Immediately
POSITION PURPOSE
This key professional level position manages daily operations of one of Foreign
Language Technology Services language labs and participates in Foreign Language
Technology Services program development projects and services. This position
serves a key customer service role in helping and communicating with faculty,
students and community members who use Foreign Language Technology Services
facilities and services. This position reports to the Director of Foreign
Language Technology Services and works closely with Foreign Language Technology
Services permanent and student staff, particularly with the Director of the
Language Learning Center.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages daily operations of assigned language lab facility, including
supervision of student employees, maintenance of schedules, resource inventories
and personnel records in print & electronic formats, circulation of equipment
and resources and triage of help requests.
- Provides extensive assistance with educational, productivity, multimedia and
language lab software and Web applications used in the teaching and learning of
foreign languages at Duke.
- Teaches technology orientations, class sessions and workshops.
- Develops and maintains multimedia-rich documentation and training curricula
and other publications for print, Web and other media, according to established
guidelines.
- Participates in instructional technology project support and events, including
project management, production of multimedia materials & coordination with clients.
- Composes reports and summaries according to established guidelines.
- Stays informed of the current state of the language technology/instructional
technology field, including yearly attendance at professional meetings as
approved by supervisor.
- Attends regular staff and project meetings. Provides regular updates to
supervisor and FLTS colleagues.
- Participates in working groups with other campus representatives as assigned
by supervisor.
- Completes other administrative and program development tasks as assigned by
supervisor.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree; Masters degree preferred in Foreign Language Education,
Library/Information Science, Instructional Technology or related discipline.
- At least two years full-time work experience.
- Prior work experience in classroom teaching, help desk, library public service
area or educational computing setting strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in a multilingual computing environment strongly preferred.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent organizational, instructional, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide assistance to diverse clientele and student staff with
different levels of technical expertise.
- Native- or near-native English language proficiency. Proficiency in a second
language is highly desired.
- Excellent written and spoken English and proficiency with writing styles
appropriate in an academic environment.
- Typing speed of at least 60 WPM.
- Proficiency in standard Web development & editing tools such as Dreamweaver,
Acrobat, Visio, etc.
- Ability to teach and write about technical subjects clearly and concisely.
- Proficiency in Windows and Macintosh operating systems & productivity tools.
- Proficiency in digital image, audio & video applications strongly preferred.
- Ability to work independently and meet established deadlines.
- Commitment to a team-based environment and regular communication with
supervisor and FLTS colleagues.
APPLICATION PROCESS
For full consideration, please send a cover letter outlining experience relevant
to the position, a detailed resume and the names, mailing and e-mail addresses,
and telephone numbers of three references to Shonda Desir, Attn: FLTS
Instructional Technology Lab Coordinator, in one of the following ways:
- by e-mail to [log in to unmask] (attachments should be in Word, PDF or RTF
format)
- via the Duke University Human Resources Web site at
http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html (click on Job Postings link and enter the
Requisition number included at the beginning of this announcement).
Applicants are encouraged to include URLs and/or written samples of work
demonstrating ability to carry out duties listed in job description above.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions
are filled.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Samantha Earp
Director, Foreign Language Technology Services
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Duke University
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919.660.5945
Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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