Academic Computing Consultant for the Sciences | Vassar College
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY | United States
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Vassar College Academic Computing Consultant for the Sciences
Department: Computing & Information Services
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule: Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 01/09/2024
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS452P
Pay Rate: Compensation: The starting annual base salary range for this position is $55,800 to $70,000 (USD).
When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.
About Vassar College Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes:22 vacation days for full time employees - prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisors approval.14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Years Day.A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs.Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan.Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life InsuranceEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability programs.403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service. For more information, visit: hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck.Tuition Benefits- Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information, visit:
Position Summary and Responsibilities The Academic Computing Consultant for the Sciences is an educational technologist who works in collaboration with members of the faculty, the library, and the IT staff to plan for, provide and support the growing need for academic technologies in math and sciences.
The successful candidate will be a member of a team of academic technology consultants, who will:
- advise and collaborate with faculty members, colleagues and students in the design and implementation of instructional and research projects;
- identify opportunities for the use of educational technologies;
- take initiative to seek out and share up-to-date knowledge about educational technology across the disciplines;
- offer training, documentation, and general computing support to faculty;
- demonstrate software use by designing and presenting workshops;
- recommend appropriate hardware and software to meet academic needs;
- facilitate student access to campus computing resources;
Qualifications - Bachelors degree or comparable experience is required. Experience in teaching or as an educational technology professional is a plus.
- Experience with Macintosh and Windows hardware and software used in academic settings. Some knowledge of Linux is a plus, as is knowledge of software used in math and science disciplines
- Self-motivated, with a keen sense of responsibility and flexibility.
- Excellent technical skills are essential, as are strong oral and written communications skills, the ability to manage projects involving student employees and work effectively in time-constrained situations, and to partner with faculty members on collaborative projects.
- Actively track emerging trends in pedagogy and technology and keep up to date through professional development activities.
Special Instructions to Applicants To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.
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About Vassar College
Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.
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