--- Forwarded Message from Rachel Saury <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 10:03:02 -0400 >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >From: Rachel Saury <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Language Technology Specialist position-Univ. of Virignia ------------------ Position Available at the University of Virignia: Language Technology Specialist Arts & Sciences Center for Instructional Technology (home of the Language Learning Center) Job Open to the General Public The person in this position will provide technical support and expertise in deploying digital language learning technologies in a university foreign language curriculum. Will work closely with Director and with Center staff in developing policies and procedures in daily provision of services to students and faculty in eight departments teaching foreign languages and ESL. Will work closely with Director on providing training workshops for and one-on-one consultation with faculty on use of the Tandberg Divace and Prisma systems and other language learning technologies. Other responsibilities include (to be shared with current technician on staff): Install, configure, and maintain individual microcomputer workstations (both PC and Macintosh) operating systems (DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98, MacIntosh), and application software. Ensure setup is consistent with attached hardware and local network environment. Examine new and upgraded language laboratory system and computer hardware and software and design and implement workable installation procedures to maintain workstation integrity and user friendliness. Install and maintain NT and TNCI Cheetah servers and workstation hardware and software. Train and provide technical assistance to Center support personnel, faculty and staff in use of network hardware and software. Perform daily system backups and recoveries when needed. Devise disaster recovery plan. Respond promptly to requests for assistance with micro hardware, software and network interfaces. Answer users' questions related to use of operating systems, hardware, and applications software supported by ASCIT. Train and work with departmental Level I computer support personnel to resolve problems and answer questions. Research, acquire, and implement foreign language computing needs. This includes but is not limited to foreign language instructional software, word processors, web browsers, and email programs, etc. Provide training in the use of standard programs and systems supported by ASCIT. In consultation with the director of ASCIT and with other senior computing support colleagues, evaluate ASCIT and foreign language faculty hardware, software, and networking needs, and recommend strategies to address those needs in the area of classroom and lab support. Serve as representative to school-wide committees/working groups charged with such tasks as the establishment of hardware and software standards and the evaluation of technology trends. Participate in the planning and implementation of interdepartmental and institution-wide projects as requested. PERSON NEEDS GOOD INTERPERSONAL SKILLS TO TRAIN FACULTY AND STAFF IN STATE-OF-THE-ART COMPUTER APPLICATIONS. EXPERIENCE WITH WINDOWS NT PREFERRED. KNOWLEDGE OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND/OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPUTING NEEDS ARE HIGHLY DESIRABLE. Education or training: B.A. in area in the humanities and/or computer sciences or related fields and at least 5 years work experience; extensive professional experience coupled with professional training and certification obtained while on-the-job may qualify in exceptional circumstances; knowledge of a second language and/or foreign language computing needs are highly desirable. Salary range: $ 38851.00 - 60655.00 Position will remain open until filled. Please note that the position is listed as a Computer Systems Engineer at the Human Resources web site due to the fact that we must use currently existing state job titles; the title above is its working title (you may find the state job announcement at the Human resources web site under "Open Computing Positions" at: http://www.hrs.virginia.edu/default.htm#C. Job # is: C2730 To apply, fill out an application by going to: http://uvaforms.virginia.edu/hrempcls/appemppkt.html Or call: (804) 924-4598 Please fax a resume to: (804) 924-6875 You may call the director for more information about the position: Rachel Saury (804) 924-3470