job announcement

[leslie stebbins]

apologies for duplicate postings

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>Brandeis University announces its U-Net Project!
>
>Network 2000 brought fiber cabling to every building on campus.  Now, U-Net
>will bring 10Base-T wiring to every residence hall room by Fall 1998. The
>project also includes new e-mail and Internet-based services, library
>services, and telephone service enhancements.
>
>Are you interested in joining our creative team and playing a key role in
>this project?  We are now accepting resumes for the following two positions.
>
>Resumes can be sent to any of the following:
>
>  mail: Employment Administrator (MS118)
>        Brandeis University
>        PO Box 9110
>        Waltham MA 02254-9110
>
>  fax:  (781) 736-4466
>
>email:  unet at brandeis.edu
>
>==============================================================================
>
>Technology Coordinator for Student Support  (Please Reference Job #1747)
>
>I. SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
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>  Provide support for student computing on campus, including residential
>  computing.
>
>II. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES include the following:
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>  Essential: (85%)
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>    Manage student staff who will provide telephone and on-site network and
>    software support to students using public and residential computers,
>    and personally handle calls when necessary. (40%)
>
>    Support student use of E-Mail and other network-related services such
>    as web pages, library services, and others. (15%)
>
>    Lead orientation sessions for new incoming students and provide ongoing
>    training sessions for all interested students.  Publish documentation
>    as necessary. (10%).
>
>    Serve as liaison to the Libraries for the support of library resources
>    and services in the labs and residence halls, and ensure that user
>    support meets agreed-upon standards. (10%)
>
>    Help research and plan for future information services available to
>    students. (10%)
>
>  Secondary: (15%)
>
>    Publish newsletter dedicated to student use of information services. (5%)
>
>    Act on behalf of students toward central policy decisions. (5%)
>
>    Assist colleagues in other divisions and perform other duties as
>    needed. (5%)
>
>III. REPORTING STRUCTURE:
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>  Reports to the Associate Director for Educational Technology Services
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>IV:  SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
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>  Responsible to supervise a large staff of students who provide telephone
>  and on-site support to students.
>
>V: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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>  Educational Skills:
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>    BA or higher degree.  Knowledgeable in various Operating Systems and
>    software  packages, including Internet applications.  Good organization
>    skills and ability to work independently on projects.  Excellent
>    speaking, writing, and teaching skills.
>
>  Work Experience:
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>    Minimum of three years experience in electronic troubleshooting.
>    Previous management experience, particularly with student staff.
>
>  Physical Demands:
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>    Ocassional light lifting and moving of equipment.
>
>________________________________________________________________________
>
>System Administrator (Please Reference Job #1748)
>
>I.   SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
>
>  Responsible for the daily operations of major information systems housed
>  in Feldberg and elsewhere.
>
>II.  CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES include the following.
>
>  Essential:
>
>    Manage information systems; perform operating system and software
>    upgrades, tune systems, etc. (40%)
>
>    Act as the University "Webmaster" and "Postmaster" for Internet
>    services. (20%)
>
>    Ensure that current documentation is maintained for information
>    systems. (10%)
>
>  Secondary:
>
>    Oversee data backups. (10%)
>
>    Assume role of Operator as needed to cover absences and vacations,
>    including second shift and early-first shift. (5%)
>
>    Perform other duties as required. (15%)
>
>III. REPORTING STRUCTURE:
>
>  A member of the Information Systems Group, reporting directly to the
>  Associate Director for Data Communications and Information Systems.
>
>IV. SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
>
>  Not responsible for any supervision of staff.
>
>V.  QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
>
>  Education/Skills:
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>   Bachelor's degree in appropriate technical field. Unix (IRIX, HP-UX,
>   Ultrix) and Windows/NT system administration; VMS system management
>   skills a plus.  Very good verbal/written communication and technical
>   documentation skills.  Ability to work well in a flat, "team"
>   environment.
>
>  Minimum:
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>   When combined with appropriate experience, college or technical-school
>   education in appropriate technical field is acceptable.   All other
>   skills as above.
>
>  Work Experience:
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>   2-4 years in positions requiring similar technical skills.
>
>  Physical Demands:
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>   Ability to work under/behind furniture and under computer room raised
>   floor.  Moderate pulling and lifting (to 50 lbs.).
>
>________________________________________________________________________
>
>These descriptions are intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and level of
>work difficulty that will be required of the positions.  They are not
>intended to limit or in any way to modify the right of any supervisor to
>assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her
>supervision.  The use of particular examples shall not be held to exclude
>other duties not mentioned that are of a similar level or difficulty.
>