The position
has been filled by a temp and the University is going to now search for
a replacement. The search will be open until 8/19 but we do not
anticipate the hire to take effect before late Fall.
THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND Class Code:.......0875-I
Position Description
TITLE: Senior Information Technologist, A&S Language Learning
Resource Center (LLRC)
DIVISION: Academic Affairs (Office of Information Services)
REPORTS TO: Manager, IITS/ITMS, daily priorities are set by the Dean's
Office - College of Arts and Sciences
GRADE: 12 ($42,422 - $56,895)
SUPERVISES: Support staff and students providing IT support within
the College of Arts and Sciences
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for information technology systems in a department or area,
analyzes needs, and determines and implements appropriate solutions.
This particular position supports information technology services and
systems in the Language Learning Resource Center (LLRC) and also
provides media support for Independence Hall, including the Screening
Room. This position provides authoritative assistance to customers.
May also serve as senior technologist on a project team that involves
other support staff. Performs duties and responsibilities with minimal
supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for providing technology support for a college within the
university, supporting computer laboratories for classroom instruction,
administrative uses of information technology including file and web
servers, and other events within the college. This includes:
supervising staff and student workers, maintaining computerized
schedules/records, equipment setup, maintenance, and installation.
Serve on college computer advisory committees as appropriate. Remain
up-to-date with state-of-the-art technology. Provide hardware,
software, A/V media, server, and networking support within Arts and
Sciences facilities.
Maintain audio, video, and computer equipment, including installation,
small repairs, and preventive maintenance. Produce digital materials
for use in the LLRC. Transfer video materials into multiple
international standards for classroom and LLRC use. Provide faculty
and staff training on computer-assisted language learning (CALL)
software and language learning applications for other software.
Provide faculty and staff training on multimedia equipment in the
Independence Hall multimedia rooms or which is available for check out.
Stay current with new technologies in the field of language learning.
Maintain records for inventory, repair, and usage of equipment; other
duties as required.
Serve as the senior technologist responsible for a complex system or
application.
Analyze the information technology needs of a college, department, or
area and determine appropriate solutions.
Provide authoritative technical consultation to customers.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Respond to technical emergencies outside of normal working hours as
needed.
Must be able to perform all duties on a distributed basis, with
minimum supervision.
Coordinate with IITS Manager of ITMS regularly. Daily priorities are
set by the Dean's Office within the College of Arts and Sciences.
As part of training, perform functions normally assigned to a Lead
Information Technologist, although to a lesser degree.
Perform the duties of an Information Technologist and perform other
related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Must have experience with current digital and analog technology for
language learning and multimedia equipment for classroom use.
Personal computers (Windows and Macintosh O/S), printers and word
processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited
to, lifting heavy electronic equipment (up to 30-40 pounds unassisted);
bending, standing, climbing or walking. Must be able to safely use
manual tools and power equipment common in the maintenance and repair
of electronic media equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental
conditions; however, the individual must be able work safely in an
environment with possible exposure to electrical hazards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree; either 2 years' experience in an
information technology position, or 4 years' experience in a position
that included a substantial amount of information technology work;
demonstrated ability to address needs of distributed support;
experience in use of desktop/laptop computer hardware and software
(Windows 2000/XP and/or Mac platforms); understanding of commonly used
Windows/Mac virus/firewall applications; experience supporting
classroom and instructional technology including multimedia projection
hardware and software; evidence of having had experience in performing
duties and responsibilities with only minimal supervision; strong
interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively
verbally and in writing; ability to organize, coordinate, and supervise
support staff; must provide own transportation; ability to perform
physical activities; ability to use common maintenance manuals and
power tools and work safely around electrical circuits. PREFERRED:
Master's degree; experience in the areas of teaching, providing
effective customer services (preferably in higher education) in
evaluating products, and preparing reports; experience in the design of
multimedia systems for classroom support; experience with web authoring
and digital media production; experience supporting needs of classroom
instruction and college level academic and administrative technology
activities; prior experience in the management of a language laboratory
at a college or university; fluency in at least one language other than
English.
TO APPLY:
Submit (no email or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter
postmarked by August 19, 2005 to:
Mary E. Fetherston, Search Chair
Requisition # 011098
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
Kingston, RI 02881
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY
ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
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