ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

 

Budget Title:

Information Systems Assistant

Posting No:  R09-35

 

Descriptive Title:

Computer Support Specialist

Grade:  E.79

 

Department:

Hindelang Criminal Justice Research Center

Reports to:  Sourcebook Director

 

Salary Range:

$36,000+ (DOQ)

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Employment is with the Research Foundation of SUNY, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that administers sponsored program activity for the University at Albany.

Description of Duties:  Provide computer support for small research office: maintain project PC programs; identify and resolve user problems; maintain, design; implement, and administer Web site; maintain and prepare Web site usage statistics and reports; maintain Web site content database.  Assist editors in the preparation of Web site content: inputting and proofreading, assisting in layout, preparing Acrobat and spreadsheet files, gathering and printing source content.  Perform other general office tasks in support of the project.

Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in computer-related field or bachelor's in other field from a college or university accredited by a US Dept. of Education (DOE) or internationally-recognized accrediting organization is required.  Requires proficiency with various computer and PC applications, Web site design, and Web site design implementation. Applicants must address in their application their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications: Three years progressive experience in an office, and providing computer support and Website management preferred. Applicants must possess sufficient written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with system users that have varying degrees of technical knowledge in order to resolve problems and produce desired results. They should be competent with various software applications and should be able to work with some independence on a directed project. Experience working in an UNIX environment along with knowledge of PERL and Emacs programs helpful. Willingness to learn new programs may be required.

Special Notes:  This job is part-time (60% - 80%) with the possibility of becoming full-time.  Position is contingent on continued funding. Current funding through June 30, 2010.

 

Persons interested in this position should submit a resume, three work-related references, and a letter of application to:

Name/Title:

Arleen deGonzague, Administrative Director

Address:

Hindelang Criminal Justice Research Center

135 Western Ave., DR-241

Albany, NY   12222

 

Closing date for receipt of applications: ___until position is filled____.


The Research Foundation of SUNY, an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer, offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.