Academic Computer Center Administrator
This position is no longer open.
The Department of Design at the School of Architecture & Design is currently searching for an Academic Computer Center Administrator to be located in Byblos Campus. Applicants should be qualified to take-on the following responsibilities:
A. Departmental Duties:
- Maintains and updates the Department of Design social media accounts and web presence
- Administers the various daily activities at the MAC computer lab in Byblos, coordinates workflow to ensure that overall work objectives are achieved, deadlines are met, and performance reliability, security and the set of goals are fulfilled
- Conducts a preventive, as well as fix-and-repair, maintenance program on all lab equipment hardware and software, keeping them up and running at all times
- Generates administrative reports vis-à-vis system operation, equipment utilization, availability and performance
- Recommends purchases of computers, network hardware, peripheral equipment and software, as needed. Installs upgrades and enhancements that optimize the overall performance of the Center
- Helps out and organizes printing procedures using the plotter, scanner, and laser printer
- Records and maintains hardware and software inventories, site and/or server licenses, and user access and security
- Collaborates with the Division’s faculty on all their needs and those of their students
- Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned
B. School-Related Tasks:
- Coordinates and updates the School website and social media accounts
- Provides technical support for the school as needed
- Coordinates with Department Chairs, Associate Chairs and the Dean to ensure that School website content is up-to-date
- Coordinates with writers regarding online articles and news features
- Serves as a liaison between the School and MARCOM
Minimum Requirements:
- BE or BS degree in Computer Science or related fields from a renowned University
- Extensive experience working with Macintosh computers and servers configuration as well as active directories
- 2-4 years of work experience. Experience in academic IT is recommended
- Knowledgeable in graphic design software
- Effective communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of faculty and students
- Work productively in teams
- Good problem solver
CVs should be emailed to vacancy1@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. Please provide the exact month and year while listing your professional experience.
Closing date for applications is Sunday January 10, 2016.
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The Lebanese American University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity