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School of Visual Arts: Senior System Administrator - MFA Design- August 2010

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(New York, NY)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm

Position Overview

Mid-to-senior systems administrator to manage all technical aspects of the MFA Design department.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Responsible for design, implementation, maintenance and operation of all technology related issues for the staff/40+ graduate students in the department.

- Establish technology policies/protocols for the 24/7 operation of the department and classrooms.

- Maintain/configure the Apple XServes which host the program’s website, and internal file sharing network.

- Responsible for installing,  maintaining, and servicing servers and client stations. Install and configuring software on client stations and maintaining updates as needed.

- Provide a consistent operating system image to Macintosh workstations, and integrate the workstations with peripherals.

- Manage, coordinate and monitor the departmental website.

- Coordinate the podcast series, including the hiring of content producers, the scheduling of tapings, the posting of new episodes, and the configuration of OS X Server’s podcast service.

- Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot all printers.

- Serve as a liaison with faculty regarding classroom technology needs.

- Offer workshops to graduate students on a variety of software/hardware topics.

- Research equipment purchases. Purchase/ track all tech equipment for the department.

- Work with SVA’s departments to maintain and ensure the MFAD facilities are operating properly.

- Operate the studio security system and process card keys.

- Provide technical support in the coordination/ operation of all department events.

-Work with chairpersons to develop new media venues.

- Stay abreast of current software /hardware developments, and trends in digital art and design.

- Propose/develop means of digital outreach through existing and future platforms. 

 

Qualifications

 - Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years experience

 - Expert knowledge of Mac OSX Server, especially Blojsom. Familiarity with Apple XServe, in “headless” configuration, Apple Remote Desktop.

 - Knowledge of all Adobe software(Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Dreamweaver, Flash, After Effects) editing software such as Final Cut Pro; HTML and other web scripting languages.

 - Ability to troubleshoot software/hardware, including high-end video, camera, and video editing equipment a must.

 - Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, time management, and solution-oriented skills.

- Design or creative production background and knowledge of technology trends.

 - Ability to work independently and as a team, detail oriented and understand basic design principles

The School of Visual Arts in New York City is an established leader and innovator in the education of artists.

Job Perks: From its inception in 1947,the College has instituted numerous educational innovations, including the selection of professionals working in the arts and art-related fields as instructors. SVA provides an environment that nurture creativity, inventiveness and experimentation, enabling students to develop a strong sense of identity and a clear direction of purpose.

Apply: Find out what it?s like to work at SVA. Visit http://www.sva.edu/workingatsva To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to working@sva.edu. No walk-ins please. The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer.

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