THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CAREER OPPORTUNITY |
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Baruch College |
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IT Associate (Hourly) |
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Location/Department |
Baruch Computing and Technology Center |
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Position Detail |
The Baruch College Human Resource Office is developing an applicant pool to fill part-time vacancies anticipated during the course of the academic year. Multiple positions may be available, specialization dependent on needs of the College. Applicants cannot work more than 1040 hours in an academic year. | |
FLSA Status |
Determined at the time of appointment. |
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Compensation |
Level 1 - $26.23 per hour Level 2 - $28.94 per hour Level 3 - $32.55 per hour |
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Notice Number |
SS10518 |
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Closing Date |
Open until filled. |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES |
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Under general supervision, with considerable latitude for independent initiative and judgment, may supervise a unit or group of subordinate staff engaged in professional software and hardware functions of varied complexity in one or more computer and communications specialties in other than an Academic Department; or may perform complex technical and professional work; or may perform as a project specialist for the planning and implementation of highly specialized hardware, software and systems project. All personnel perform related work. Examples of Typical Tasks General Keeps abreast of the latest developments in the field of computer and communications technology. Participates in the preparation and review of computer or communications feasibility studies and specifications, and new proposals and their evaluations. Conducts studies of the effectiveness of policies, programs and procedures. Reports on and participates in the studies of active and potential problems and develops appropriate solutions. Prepares proposals and substantive reports of a complex nature. Interacts with vendors to acquire and implement new software and hardware, as well as upgrades and equipment maintenance. Serves as a technical resource in all aspects of networks, systems and communications. Supervises on or more information systems functions of the University or the College. Makes formal presentations and submits written reports. Evaluates service contract performance for systems and makes recommendations. Assists in the development of University-wide computerized systems. Ensures adherence to performance priorities within established management goals. Ensures compliance with uniform performance standards, procedures, and efficient methods of work. Prepares and delivers management reports concerning overall plans, activities, performance levels, and budgetary compliance of one or more units. Participates in and may serve as project leader on administrative task force. Assists in coordinating major intra- or inter-college projects. World Wide Web Design and Programming Consults with technical and design staff to plan the expansion of the Baruch Learning Net WEB platform. Participates in designing sophisticated WEB pages to enhance the BCTC service delivery to the campus. Keeps abreast of Internet trends and all applicable technologies, including scripting, security issues, authoring tools, and graphic design tools. Evaluates and implements new technologies. Operations Operates complex computer equipment. Participates in the conduct of site/facilities analyses, including backup sites. Assists in the technical support of the University or College office automation network including installation, testing and maintenance. Plans and develops backup and restore procedures and ensures appropriate implementation and scheduling. Coordinates production, and solves operational and scheduling problems. Assists in the research and testing of hardware and software to maintain or enhance operations; recommends the purchase of such materials. Provides management with hardware and software technical expertise in the planning or modification of the existing sites, and identification of new or backup sites. Reviews software to insure it meets legal requirements and College and CUNY standards. Develops and maintains documentation required for operating units. Applications and Systems Programming Develops, modifies and tests computer programs of varying complexity. Supervises and/or acts as a project leader for programming projects. Assists in the supervision of programming activities in areas where there are many users, or where the data are extremely complex, or where coordination of the data sources involve a variety of Central Administration offices, or where the data sources entail extensive coordinated effort between the Central Office and the College, or with outside agencies, e.g., the State and the City Audit and Control. Participates in setting and ensuring adherence to programming and documentation standards. Aids in the establishment of software security systems. Develops migration procedures from an existing system to a new system. Maintains program and program and program documentation libraries. Reviews, evaluates, analyzes, and installs operating systems and systems software packages. Monitors hardware and software systems; supports all operating systems software. Recovers or reconstructs various WAN, video networks and relates communication systems (bridges, hubs, routers, servers); and data files, the integrity of which have been affected by software and/or hardware errors. Data Base Administration/Data Administration Performs all aspects of data base administration, including in a microcomputer or LAN environment. Evaluates data base software packages. Installs and maintains data base system software packages. Manages application development and data base design. Maintains the data definitions dictionary. Maintains data base security procedures. Develops and maintains a business recovery procedure. Designs and manages the initial loading of a database for an office or department. Establishes standards, criteria, and guidelines with respect to design, implementation, testing and use of data for an office or department. Examines and recommends for approval the design of a database to be used by and office or department. Selects the strategies for updating and refreshing a database in a micro or small LAN environment; initiates and reviews tests of database integrity. Consults with users to ensure accurate definitions for the entries in a data dictionary; advises users regarding appropriate uses and interpretation of data. Systems Analysis/Business Analysis Analyzes, designs, and modifies systems and prepares detailed specifications. Develops, reviews, and recommends methods, procedures and systems. Analyzes the practicality and need for specific computer applications. Identifies efficient and economical approaches for updating systems. Identifies areas where innovative information systems could prove useful. Assist in conduction internal EDP Administrative system audits. Writes systems proposals and functional specifications. Analyzes systems problems and recommends solutions. Evaluates packaged applications systems. Designs, tests, and supervises installation of highly complex communication operations. Supervises network and security for a network of moderate complexity. Conducts feasibility studies and prepares business design documents for systems being considered for new computer application for an office or department. Communications Ensures compliance with regulatory statutes and administrative regulations related to communications. Designs and/or implements multimedia, video, audio, and video conferencing systems. Designs, tests, and supervises installation of communication operations of all types. Analyzes problems involving systems operations and communications hardware and software; researches remedies. Supervises network security. Assists in planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining audio, video, and/or data communications systems. Serves as a technical expert in the selection and /or operation and/or planning of communication services. Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and does ongoing maintenance of data communications/network hardware, software, and circuits. Serves as project leader for communications projects and services of moderate scope. User Services/In-House Consulting/Training Assist in the development and administration of short-term training courses for University/College personnel, and writes study manuals. Provides "Hot Line" support to University-wide or College-wide administrative applications, including remote users. Maintains problem tracking system database. Assists in the evaluation and selection of computer equipment and software for current and anticipated needs. Provides advisory services to all users. Provides technical assistance to users concerning educational uses of computer and communications technologies. Writes procedure manuals and develops forms. Writes and maintains user documentation and quick-reference sheets. Maintains a library of available resources. Handles University/College data collection. Manages security/access systems. Works with the campus to establish project priorities and schedules Repairs and Technical Support Performs complex service functions in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing or replacing computer and/or communications system components. Troubleshoots, repairs and/or replaces solid state devices, including equivalent substitution of semiconductor components; DC power switching supplies; video monitors and associated circuitry; server motors and feedback loops; electromechanical devices; printed circuit boards, including IC circuits of all types; floppy disk drives; serial/parallel printers and central processing units, etc. |
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS |
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| A Baccalaureate
Degree from an accredited college and four years of full
time equivalent experience in computing in the required
fields; or Education and/or experience equivalent to above. However, all candidates must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. Note : Major in computing may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. A GPA of 3.0 or better may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience, A Master's Degree in computing maybe substituted for (1) year of required experience. However, all candidates must present no less than two (2) years of experience. A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain positions. |
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TO APPLY |
Send cover letter and resume to: |
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Address: |
Search Committee - IT Associate (Hourly) Office Of Human Resources Baruch College - CUNY One Bernard Baruch Way Box D-202 New York, NY 10010 |
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