CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO
A Premier Metropolitan University Announcement of Vacancy
Student Technology Center Coordinator The Coordinator for the Student Technology Center (STC) is responsible for organizing, planning, implementing and prioritizing the instructional/multimedia development, training, and faculty/student consultation activities of the Student Technology Center. Duties include surveying the student population to assess priority student needs, engaging faculty in ascertaining relevant needs for academic/instructional pursuits, and working with other IRT staff professionals to best acquire and utilize resources congruent with the needs of the Center. Based on input from students and faculty, the Coordinator plans and implements training and consultation solutions that assist students with the use of technology in their curricular programs, as assigned by faculty. The incumbent coordinates all relevant activities necessary to enable effective STC services to be developed and deployed as part of the Student Technology Center, including promotional functions, faculty focus groups, student surveys and focus groups, and coordination with academic technology committees and staff. In consultation with the Associate Vice President of Academic Computing Resources, the Coordinator provides leadership and clear direction towards the continuing development of the Student Technology Center function. Additional responsibilities would include coordinating the training activities offered by the division across the campus community. Note: All IR&T employees should be familiar with the mission of the University, the University Strategic Plan, and the campus information technology strategic plan. The primary duties of the STC Coodinator are: o Manage, Organize, Plan, and Prioritize Student Technology Center Activities.
o Assess student needs relevant to academic endeavors, both from the student perspective and the faculty perspective.
o Provide leadership and goals for the continued operation of the STC while promoting and participating in diverse activities that are within the context of and relevant to the mission of both the university and the STC.
o Continually assess needs for student usage of Technology Center
o Propose solutions to address needs for students within the context of the Technology Center
o Determine instructional-related needs for students utilizing the Technology Center by querying faculty and faculty organizations
o Provide training and support for defined software and hardware solutions available to students on campus
o Also provide training and support for IRT-supported software and hardware solutions for faculty and staff.
o Develop methods for capturing and reporting usage statistics of the Center and related activities
o Serve as a liaison to various academic groups and entities around campus in providing insight into student usage and identified needs relevant to the students Education and Experience Requirements: o Four year degree or equivalent experience working with university students in a technology setting
o Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and faculty
o Demonstrated ability to setup, manage, and update PC & Mac software and hardware
o Two years experience providing training/consultation to student users of technology Education and Experience Preferred: o Demonstrated ability to develop and implement technology training programs in a higher education setting including students, faculty and staff
o Knowledge of and ability to apply instructional development principles
o Demonstrated ability to use multimedia and web development software and to train others in use of such software
o Demonstrated ability to conduct needs assessments and to use those assessments to design and implement solutions to defined needs
o Demonstrated ability to motivate and supervise student employees.
o Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and utilize new software on diverse desktop computing environments
o Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and/or initiatives
o Demonstrated ability to organize resources and people
o Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with faculty and students from diverse disciplines and reasonably ascertain relevant needs
o Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all areas of campus
o Demonstrated ability to advertise or otherwise market effectively available services and their advantages Application Procedure Priority review of applications will begin on November 3, 2008 and will continue thereafter until the position is filled. A start date of no later than December 1, 2008 is anticipated. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following materials: 1. Detailed cover letter clearly addressing the qualifications and experience of the applicant in each of the main areas of responsibility and qualification listed.
2. Current vita/resume
3. Names and contact information for at least three professional references Electronics submissions will be accepted at IRT_WEB_Recruitment@csus.edu Send mail to: Associate Vice President, Academic Computing
Information Resources and Technology
AIRC 3010
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6065 Telephone: (916) 278-6606 Appointment This position is in the Management Personnel Plan of the California State University, with the classification Administrator II. Salary is very competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. California State University MPP benefits are extremely competitive. The position is a senior management position excluded from the collective bargaining process and exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Sacramento State is located in the heart of Northern California, one of the most beautiful, diverse and rapidly growing areas in the country. The 300-acre campus, just five miles from the State Capitol, is situated along the American River parkway that offers miles of trails and recreational access to the city’s two rivers. The University, where quality teaching is a top priority, has a student population of approximately 28,000 and offers programs of instruction taught by approximately 1,700 faculty, with bachelor’s degrees in 60 disciplines, Master’s degrees in 40 disciplines, and two joint doctoral programs. Sacramento is a high-growth metropolitan area with a population of approximately 2 million. Sacramento was identified by Time Magazine in 2002 as “America’s most integrated city”. As a major metropolitan university, Sacramento State is committed to providing leadership in addressing significant regional needs and to enriching our liberal arts tradition. The proximity of Sacramento State to the California legislature and other agencies of state and federal government provides unparalleled opportunities for faculty and students to participate in public service. California Sate University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who assist the University in meeting its Strategic Plan goal of pluralism: “To develop a campus community whose diversity enriches the lives of all and whose members develop a strong sense of personal and community identity as well as mutual respect.” Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Sacramento has made crime statistics available on-line at www.csus.edu/police/cleryact.htm. Reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sacramento State and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus, during the last three years, are included. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol, and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other safety matters. Print copies are available in the library, and by request from the Office of Public Safety and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. |
