Location: New York, NY
URL: http://www.sva.edu
Date Available: August 2010
Job Title: Systems Administrator
Department: MFA Design
Reports to: Co-Chairs, MFA Design
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am
to 6pm
Salary: $50,000- $55,000 (Annually)
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 continuous operation of all technology
related issues for the staff and 40+ graduate students in the MFA Design
studio.
- Establish
technology policies and protocols for the 24/7 operation of the MFA Design
studio and classrooms, including supervision of teachers? assistants and
part-time technology assistants.
- Maintain and
configure the Apple XServes which host the program?s website, and internal file
sharing network.
- Responsible for
installing, setting up, maintaining, and servicing servers and client stations.
Responsible for installing and configuring software on client stations prior to
each start of the academic year 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 MFA Design 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 and procedures.
- Offer workshops to
graduate students on a variety of software and hardware topics,.
- Research equipment
purchases. Purchase and track all tech equipment needed for the department.
- Work with the SVA?s
Administrative and Network Services, Security, Physical Plant and Purchasing
departments to maintain and ensure the MFAD offices, studio and classrooms are
operating properly.
- Operate the studio
security system and process card keys to staff, faculty and students.
- Provide technical support in the coordination and operation of all MFA
Design events.
- Work with chairpersons to develop new media venues.
- Stay abreast of
current software and hardware developments, and trends in digital art and design.
- Propose
and develop means of digital outreach through existing and future
platforms.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor?s degree
required. Minimum 2-3 years experience.
- Expert knowledge of
Mac OSX Server, especially Blojsom. Familiarity with Apple XServe, in
?headless? configuration, Apple Remote Desktop.
- Working knowledge
of all Adobe software, i.e., 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 and hardware, including high-end video, camera, and video
editing equipment a must.
- Excellent written
and verbal communication, organization, time management, and solution-oriented
skills.
- Diplomacy and
professionalism when working with individuals via e-mail, over the phone, and
in person.
- Design or creative
production background and knowledge of technology trends and ongoing
developments in the design art field.
- Ability to work
independently, be detail oriented and understand basic design principles.
- Must be a team
player with the ability to identify issues and be proactive in driving
solutions.
To apply: The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City is an established leader and innovator in the education of artists. From its inception in 1947, the College has instituted numerous educational innovations, including the selection of professionals working
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