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Vacancy Announcement
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Jeff Merriman)
Thu Aug 11 00:45:02 1994
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 94 19:23:51 -0700
From: Jeff Merriman <birdland@dagobah.Stanford.EDU>
To: resnet-forum@MIT.EDU
ResNet-Folk:
I know people are interested in the status of RESNET '94 documentation and
RESNET '95 planning. That information is forthcoming. RESNET '94 presenters
can expect to hear from me soon.
This, however, is a job opportunity announcement. One of my Assistant
Directors, Kayt Sorhaindo, who many of you met in July, has decided to pull up
stakes in California and move to Boston. Bad news for us, good news for some
lucky Boston-area university. I'm serious, Kayt is a valuable residential
computing resource, a terrific supervisor of student consults, and I understand
she's hoping to find another position in higher education.
Meanwhile, I'm searching for a new Assistant Director. The vancancy
announcement follows.
Jeff
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STANFORD UNIVERSITY
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA 94305
RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION
A Division of Student Affairs
306 OLD UNION
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Assistant Director of Residential Computing
Program Operations and Support
SALARY: $3,024 - $3,842/month (100% FTE)
A significant and growing area of Stanford University's extensive
Residential Education program is the Residential Computing
project-the undergraduate dorm computer clusters, residential
information networks and associated instructional classes, programs,
and curricular development projects. Beginning fall quarter 1994
The Office of Residential Education will support over 70 cluster
sites with over 300 microcomputers consisting of Apple Macintoshes
and NeXT workstations with laser and dot matrix quality printers.
All of the micro-computers are linked via an extensive local area
network utilizing AppleTalk and IP protocols to provide file
service, print service, and access to the resources available on
SUNet, Stanford's campus-wide IP Ethernet. Some network services
are provided by Unix host computers running the Columbia AppleTalk
Protocol package. The Residential Computing Program supports
live-in student computer consultants -- Resident Computer
Coordinators -- who are responsible for much of the computer
training and support for Stanford's undergraduate population.
Residential Computing is an extremely fast-paced program which deals
simultaneously with multiple projects and delivers a high level of
service to student residents, residence staff members and other
members of the Stanford community. The residence system at Stanford
is a diverse one, housing nearly 9000 students in dormitories, row
houses, theme houses, fraternities, suites and apartments. The
Residential Computing program also provides general administrative
computing support for the offices of Residential Education.
The Assistant Director of Residential Computing for Program
Operations and Support (PO&S) reports to the Director of Residential
Computing to help manage all aspects of the Residential Computing
project. The primary responsibilities of the position include
Resident Computer Coordinator selection, training, support and
evaluation, computer cluster upgrade and maintenance and support of
administrative computing systems for the office of Residential
Education. Part-time student help may be hired as appropriate to
help fulfill these responsibilities. The Assistant Director for
PO&S works with the Assistant Director for System Support and
Software Development as well as other University departments and the
Residential Computer Coordinators in meeting all responsibilities of
the position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates the student
staff members serving as Resident Computer Coordinators. Plans and
implements RCC orientation at the beginning of fall quarter each
year Provide technical support for the RCCs. Manages and regularly
monitors RCC communications mechanisms including electronic mail,
the RCC newsgroup and RCC meetings. Helps RCCs design computer
skills seminars, workshops, and computer-based residential programs,
projects, and courses that further enhance the educational, social,
and cultural aspects of residential life. Writes documentation for
computer system administration and use, and plans training and
demonstration events which benefit Residential Computing staff and
campus computer users.
* maintains cluster hardware and software and works with
outside vendors for major repairs. Currently the Residential
Computing program utilizes both Apple and NeXT hardware. Manages
upgrades to hardware and software in the residence clusters. This
process occurs on a large scale, yearly cycle with major upgrades
usually occurring each summer. Helps with the acquisition of
hardware and software appropriate to the Residential Electronic
Classroom project.
* supports administrative computing systems for the office
of Residential Education, including Residence Deans and Graduate
Residences. Diagnoses and repairs equipment and networks, consults
with individual users on computer related problems, and provides
computer skills training for all professional staff.
* Works with Resident Fellows and residence staff to further
enhance the programmatic role of residential computing within
Residential Education.
* helps develop, implement and maintain local and wide-area
network services for the entire residential computing program.
* helps provide Unix administration for the growing number
of Unix environments associated with the Residential Computing
program.
* manages inventory systems by organizing inventories and
designing and updating inventory databases (property
administration).
* helps oversee software development projects.
* communicates orally and in writing complex issues,
conclusions, and decisions.
* performs special projects on assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Assistant Director must have a comprehensive technical computing
background in microcomputer systems, workstation systems (Unix) and
networking systems and experience with multi-vendor, multi-user
computing environments. The Assistant Director must also be
familiar with the programmatic and managerial needs of an
academically focused residential computing project, and working with
an extensive student staff. The following specific skills are
required:
* experience working in an academic environment and
knowledge about the computing needs of the various computer users in
an academic institution from students to faculty to staff.
* ability to deal with a largely non-technical clientele and
to communicate effectively with people of computer knowledge levels
from novice users to professionals.
* experience in hiring, training and managing student
computer service providers in an academic environment.
* knowledge of the special needs of a residential university
and the intricate workings of residential communities.
* thorough working knowledge of micro-computer, workstation
and mainframe operating and networking environments with ability to
learn new systems quickly.
* experience diagnosing and maintaining micro-computer and
workstation systems and experience dealing with hardware, software
and network service vendors.
* Thorough knowledge of network communication systems
such as electronic mail, newsgroups, gopher and World Wide Web
services.
* experience maintaining AppleTalk and Ethernet networks and
familiarity with the fundamental design and implementation of local
area networks for linking micro-computers to one another, to
multi-user systems, and to large networks.
* experience programming in languages such as Pascal or C
and/or "high-level" environments such as Sybase or HyperCard.
* knowledge of typical applications appropriate in an
academic environment such as MicroSoft Word, MicroSoft Excel,
HyperCard, system and disk utilities, etc.
* experience in evaluating hardware and software for use in
an academic environment.
* demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
* sensitivity to and ability to work effectively with
individuals and groups of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
* ability to win cooperation from students, faculty, and
staff of all ages and backgrounds.
* ability to set priorities; flexibility and ability to
handle multiple assignments and work with minimal supervision under
tight deadlines and in pressure situations.
* higher-education teaching experience in computer-related
subjects and a bachelor's degree is desirable.
An application or resume, names and phone numbers of three
references, and a cover letter stating how qualifications are met
and giving reasons for interest in the position should be addressed
to Kim Ross, Assistant Director of Residential Computing (PO&S)
Search Staff, 306 Old Union, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
94305-3016 Fax: (415) 725-2821
Application deadline: September 12, 1994.
If accommodations for interviewing or testing are needed please call
Kim Ross (415) 725-2800.
