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Whitman College

Location: Walla WallaWA 99362 Document ID: A9142-36MD Posted on: 2017-04-0704/07/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
Will not pay relocation expenses
Minimum Education: Bachelors2017-05-07
 

Math & Computer Science Technology Specialist

Position Purpose:

Working with the Math and Computer Science faculty and Technology Services staff, develop and maintain a computing environment that supports the academic goals of the Math and Computer Sciences department(s). Provide technology support to the faculty and students of the Math and Computer Science Departments/Programs. Management of three departmental computer labs consisting of 66 Linux workstations, including deployment of lab computer images, installation of software applications, hardware maintenance, and printing.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Support the technology needs of the faculty and students in the Math and Computer Science Departments.
• Manage the three departmental computer labs.
• Install software as needed on departmental computers.
• Work with faculty to assess software applications that support the curriculum.
• Work with Technology Services staff to coordinate additional support as needed.
• Work with Technology Services staff to integrate Math and Computer Science systems with college-wide infrastructure when appropriate.
• Provide input into the planning and budgeting for the Math and Computer Science technology environment.
• Supervise departmental student employees.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• Attend Instructional and Learning Technology Team meetings.
• Attend Math and Computer Science Department meetings.
• Attend Technology Infrastructure Team meetings.
• Provide assistance to the Division III Instructional and Learning Technologist.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in technology related field.
• Knowledge of and experience with Linux.
• Some demonstrated experience with programming and willingness to learn new languages and environments.
• Ability to learn new technologies independently and apply them to the math and computer science technology environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with faculty, staff and students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or advanced degree) in Math and/or Computer Science.
• Systems Administration experience.
• Experience with a variety of programming/scripting languages and Unix scripting.
• Knowledge of Ubuntu Package Management System
• Experience using or supporting software development tools such as revision control.
• Knowledge of math and statistics application packages such as Matlab, Mathematica, and R.
• Experience working in Higher Education.