Grambling State University

Computer Analyst/Software Specialist

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DEPARTMENT:	Office of Retention
QUALIFICATIONS:	A bachelor's degree in Computer Information System or related field with five years of experience providing a thorough knowledge of information technology systems. Experience must have included activities in developing and installing software, monitoring and supervising the daily usage of the Academic Computer Labs. The Computer Analyst/Software Specialist must work with the Information Technology Center to obtain university-wide retention rates, graduation rates and other data needed by the Office of Retention. The desired candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with administrators, faculty, staff and students. The candidate must be able to assist in planning, implementing and evaluating the Retention Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:	The successful candidate will be expected to: Develop, design and maintain software needed to generate reports and statistics needed by the Office of Retention Provide software support to faculty, staff and students on various micro-computing platforms such as Windows (2000, XP and Vista), running on Dell, IBM, and other workstations Configure and install software and hardware for desktops and laptops Assist and advise faculty, staff, and students in selecting and utilizing the most appropriate computing resources Present training sessions for faculty and staff Prepare user documentation Train student employees in the areas of software support Be responsible for six Academic Computer Skill labs Assign students to work stations Be responsible for monitoring all lab assistants to make sure they are at their assigned workstation Evaluate software programs and make recommendations Serve as liaison to the University's Information Technology Center Work with vendors support to resolve technical problems with desktop computing equipment and software Work at least two evenings per week Other duties as assigned by the Director
SALARY:	Salary is competitive with excellent benefits package.
APPLICATION DETAILS:	Electronically submit (using MS Word) cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) letters of reference, and required applications to empapp@gram.edu. Official transcripts and Pre-employment Screening Forms (Criminal Background Check Forms) should be submitted under separate cover via regular mail to: Grambling State University Office of Human Resources GSU Box 4261 Grambling, LA 71245
DEADLINE:	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform applicants that we can employ only U. S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U. S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. Each finalist for a position is required to undergo a criminal background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon completion of the background check. GSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator that provides facilities accessible to the disabled. Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the ADA should contact Grambling’s Office of Human Resources located in room #148 of Long Jones Hall or call (318) 274-2237. Posted 10/1/2009