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>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum   
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>From: Jonathan Perkins <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Job Opening at University of Kansas
>Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:13:59 -0600


The Academic Resource Center at the University of Kansas has an  
opening for
a full-time, entry-level Information Specialist. This technology  
specialist
will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining a variety of
technologies used in teaching languages and humanities. These include
multiple workstations in computer labs, 3 servers, and a variety of
multimedia equipment. Incumbent participates in coordinating the student
staff who help in the day-to-day operation of the center.

The main duties of the position are:
1) assisting in the development of the center's web page; including
scripting and programming for web-based software and utilities for  
Center
and Center-related faculty projects;
2) assisting in training faculty, staff and students in new hardware and
software including specialized audio/video/communications software,  
such as
SONY's Virtuoso software
3) setting up and maintaining computer workstations and software;
troubleshooting hardware and software problems; maintaining servers  
for the
center and its instructional spaces.
4) providing assistance in all areas of the Center's services  
(supervising
student staff, responding to general inquiries, scheduling and  
circulation
of Center's resources, etc.).

Required Qualifications
1) Minimum 12 months of work experience in maintaining computer  
workstations
and troubleshooting hardware and software problems.
2) Experience in Microsoft Office applications and development of web  
pages
and digital media.
3) Effective oral and written communication skills for interacting with
faculty, staff and students.

Preferred Qualifications
1) Bachelor's degree in computer science, educational technology,  
CALL, or
related fields.
2) Experience in web/database integration for educational and research
applications.
3) Experience in server operating systems (e.g., Microsoft Server  
2003; Mac
Server X).
4) Experience with multimedia software (e.g., Photoshop, Flash,  
Director).
5) Familiarity with computer and network security issues.
6) Knowledge of a foreign language and multilingual computing.

A complete application includes the University's on-line application  
form
(available at: http://jobs.ku.edu), a cover letter, resume, and a  
list of at
least three references with contact information. Review of  
applications will
begin February 13, 2006. University of Kansas is an EO/AA employer.

For questions or additional information, please contact William J.  
Comer,
Director, Ermal Garinger Academic Resource Center, University of Kansas,
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