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. *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning, and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://consortium.dartmouth.edu). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************