POSITION: INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

[Michael Whitchurch]

Instructional Support Specialist
Marriott Library
University of Utah

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in technical area; familiarity in working
with UNIX (Sun Solaris); Knowledge of networking, including an understanding
of TCP/IP; knowledge and experience working with HTML and a scripting
language; skilled in effective communication, both written and
interpersonal.  Preferred qualifications:  Computer Science degree;
experience with Windows and Macintosh OS; experience with CGI, Perl and
JavaScript; experience with Java, C, and other computer languages;
experience in providing assistance to faculty on the technical issues;
experience in developing and providing training sessions in areas of
expertise; experience in developing concise, readable technical
documentation; and experience with a relational database.  Duties:  Works
with technical professionals to ensure that the Web system design,
direction, policies, and security meet group needs.  Assist with log file
analysis and the selection of Web site management and usage analysis tools.
Work as part of a development team to help faculty establish production
schedule and provide input on the architecture and mechanics of proposed
courses and project.  Train part time TAC Center employees and provide input
on their performance evaluation.  Participate in semi-annual student and
faculty focus groups to determine the usability of the U-Online web site.
Implement changes approved by TAC Center team.  Provide support as needed
for TAC Center documents, including newsletters and brochures.  Participate
in professional development activities.  Other duties as assigned.  40 hours
per week.  Grade:  BB1.  Annual starting salary:  $35,000.  Posted:


Note:  Applications for this position must be submitted through Human
Resource Administration, which is located at 101 Annex Building.  For
additional information, please contact Nancy Smith (581-7709) or Kristeen
Arnold (581-7707).