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 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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