Parsons School of Design, a division of New School University, is seeking a Technical Specialist in its Digital Design Department. The Technical Specialist is responsible for the development and management of systems and resources related primarily to department network presence (web, e-mail and other network services) and the physical computing and programming environment.
Parsons School of Design’s Digital Design Department is a leader in technology-driven design education. It operates several academic programs including full-time graduate and undergraduate degrees in design and technology and a large group of undergraduate digital electives available to the entire Parsons population. In addition to its academic programs the Digital Design Department serves as a hub for technology related activity throughout the university. Facilities available to the students and faculty are state of the art
Responsibilities:
•Develop and maintain all aspects of the Digital Design Department’s network presence, including account administration, web services, file storage, e-mail management, security control and windows and linux server management.
•Must be an active participant in a collaborative environment working on an evolving, cutting edge curriculum.
•Provide technical support for the physical computing and programming environment including systems installation and maintenance (Macintosh, Windows and Linux), overall lab management, equipment inventory control, and broader design and fabrication environment.
•Work with the department to propose new additions to the technology infrastructure related to advanced and experimental digital design research.
•Maintain physical lab facility, including equipment and furnishings.
•Serve on departmental and university-wide IT committees as a representative of the department.
•Assist in technology needs for various departmental events including critiques and annual exhibitions.
•Co-ordinate group of undergraduate and graduate student workers to assist and support these tasks.
•Lead and participate in specific research and development projects
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess:
•Extensive Linux systems administration experience; configuration of mail systems, security, web services, LDAP.
•Fluency in scripting languages and back-end technologies (Perl, PHP, mySQL and other open-source languages).
•Experience in network troubleshooting and support.
•Thorough knowledge of the Macintosh OS and Windows Systems.
•Solid organizational skills and team player a must.
•Independent problem solving; self-direction is crucial.
Benefits Include:
Tuition and comprehensive health insurance.
Interested persons should email a cover letter and resume to NSUjobs@newschool.edu. Please write Search # 22581 in the subject line to ensure proper distribution of your resume.
Parsons School of Design/New School University is committed to maintaining a diverse educational and creative community, a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical handicap, veteran or marital status.
