Dear LLTIers,

 

The Language Resource Center (LRC) at Brown University seeks to hire a
Manager of Technical Services, to start in January 2009. This position
is responsible for managing the installation, maintenance and inventory
of all computer hardware and software assets, AV and classroom equipment
used in the LRC. The incumbent will develop and implement new
server-based resources for language and culture instruction in the world
languages taught at Brown, administer LRC servers, and establish
policies and procedures for user access and permissions, regular
updates, necessary services and data backup. This person is responsible
for the development, management and coordination of use of the LRC's
Development Lab. He or she will serve as Departmental Computing
Coordinator (DCC) to faculty and staff in the Center for Language
Studies (CLS) and LRC professional staff, as well as a technical
resource and advisor on language-related issues to DCCs in associated
departments and centers. He or she will support language faculty
projects involving technology, including development and maintenance.

 

The successful candidate will:



*         possess current knowledge of technological developments in
second-language instruction, particularly related to network- and
Web-based resources and multimedia.

*         have experience with multiple platforms (Windows, Apple OS,
Linux) in both server and client implementations.

*         demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively with a varied
user base including faculty, staff and student employees.

*          be familiar with current issues in language, literature and
culture instruction at post-secondary institutions.

*         hold an earned BA/BS in a field related to technology,
linguistics, language and literature or equivalent combination of
education and experience; MA/MS or equivalent combination of education
and experience preferred.

*         possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and
the ability to understand and present complex technical issues to a
non-technical audience.

*         be able to work independently and proactively; work
effectively in a group and as a member of a project team.

*         have 2-3 years experience in academic computing support.

*         possess excellent project planning and customer service
skills.

 

Candidates who have previous experience working in higher education and
who possess a working knowledge of at least one language other than
English will be preferred.  

 

To apply and submit a resume and cover letter, visit us online at
http://careers.brown.edu <http://careers.brown.edu> , and reference job
number F01208. 

Brown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Best,

 

a.

 

Andrew F. Ross, PhD

Director, Language Resource Center

Brown University

Box 1935

Providence, RI  02912-1935

Office: (401) 863-7010

Mobile: (401) 641-0329

 

"Worrying about a large institution, especially when it has computers,
is like worrying about a large gorilla, especially when it's on fire."

-Bruce Sterling


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