--- Forwarded Message from "Caroline Grace" <[log in to unmask]> --- >From: "Caroline Grace" <[log in to unmask]> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: FW: Job Description for Director of the Foreign Language Media Center >Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 17:30:50 -0500 >Importance: Normal The following is a job description for the Media Center Director at the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Purdue University in West Lafayette Indiana. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * A T T E N T I O N Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures Position Vacancy: Administrative Professional 0060A12 Appointment: 12 months Job Title: Director of the Foreign Languages Media Center Accepting Applications: Immediately. Expected Starting Date: As soon as possible The Director of the FLMC is a full time administrative-professional (AP) position with the overall duties and responsibilities of the general supervision of the FLMC. S/he will assure that the overall audio-visual as well as the computer needs of the faculty and teaching staff are met and will provide technical support to the faculty and teaching staff. S/he will manage/assist in the development of software for language instruction, coordinate maintenance of equipment, and supervise the work of the Media Center. The essential duties and responsibilties are as follows: Direct day-to-day operations of the FLMC (Foreign Languages Media Center), including tape-duplication, equipment check-out, and maintenance of the remote-access servers and the mail server. Direct the Instructional Support Computer Lab. Make sure that all the equipment is secure and in working order. Direct the FLL web site, coordinating with section chairs and other web page owners. This includes updating information in a timely fashion, adding information as appropriate, and redesigning the pages for increased attractiveness. Assign and supervise the work of the Electronics Technician, Research Assistants (RAs) and work-study students. Manage the FLMC account, discussing expenditures in excess of $100 and/or in excess of budget with Assistant Head or Head of the Department. Assess the use of technology in teaching in the department on a regular basis. Work with instructional staff on the use of technology in teaching and provides technical support. In addition to responding to service requests, devise plans and strategies to improve the general computer literacy of the staff. Design and create new services or modify existing services in accordance with faculty and staff needs. Keep abreast of the latest developments in foreign language pedagogy, develop and modify as needed a sound working model for the FLMC. Provide orientation for new instructional staff. Advise FLL Head regarding purchases of electronic equipment. Qualifications: 1) Bachelors degree in Foreign Languages (Foreign Language Education, Second Language Acquisition), engineering or computer-related field required. Masters degree preferred. 2) Working knowledge of (a) foreign language(s) and general knowledge of foreign language pedagogy. 3) Ability to work well with a large and diverse group of people. 4) Some teaching experience desired. Application: Please send letter of application and resume to: Connie Reckowsky, Office of Personnel Services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907. Purdue University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.