[Hidden-tech] IT Specialist - Position Open

[Allyson Greene]

National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) seeks an
Information Technology (IT) Specialist to generate, implement and support
web and IT tools and content to further the organization’s mission and
operations. The IT Specialist is an integral member of the organization,
responsible for: short- and long-term project planning, web applications
support, intranet administration, ensuring data integrity, process and
project documentation, vendor relationship management, and day-to-day
technology support in pursuit of organizational objectives. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Ø  Aligning, planning, and implementing current and future technology
utilization; identifying and implementing technology solutions to advance
organizational objectives.

 

Ø  Web administration to include web publishing support (HTML and CSS
document layout) and web applications support (Drupal implementation,
administration and custom PHP, MySQL, Javascript development).



Ø  Network and database administration (server and FileMaker administration,
some familiarity with network hardware (switches, patch panels)). 



Ø  Data-integrity and backup management.



Ø  Managing relationships with external vendors and other external suppliers
of hardware and software (day-to-day problem resolution and quality
assurance).



Ø  Documenting issues and troubleshooting custom software applications
(issue tracking and revision control).



Ø  Providing and facilitating software and systems training. 



Ø  Manipulation of audio and video media formats for multiple distribution
streams (editing experience a plus, transcoding experience necessary).



Ø  Supporting staff in day-to-day and custom application use and
maintenance. 



QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:  This position requires an individual with
superior interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to quickly
engage, analyze, support, and modify open source and internally-developed
code bases and applications; the capacity to create, implement, and support
long- and short-term operational technology decisions; excellent
multi-tasking abilities; and an enthusiasm for supporting entrepreneurship
education.  Previous experience in a relevant role and bachelor’s degree
required. 
 

ABOUT NCIIA:  NCIIA, a busy and growing nonprofit organization in Hadley,
Massachusetts, develops, delivers, conducts research on and funds
experiential learning in technology innovation, invention and
entrepreneurship for colleges and universities, their faculty, students and
emerging venture teams to create viable and socially beneficial innovations
and businesses. Learn more at www.nciia.org.



TO APPLY:  Applicants should send cover letter and resume highlighting
relevant skills/certifications to jobs at nciia.org. NCIIA encourages
excellence through diversity.

 

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