IT Consultant, Art & Design Department

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Major Duties

Under general supervision of the Department Chair, the IT Consultant provides varying levels of direct support and training to the Department of Art & Design's staff, students and faculty on information and creative technology-based systems in the Art & Design Department. The incumbent supports lab and/or classroom needs, using available information technologies and resources.

• Installs, repairs, updates and maintains hardware, software and peripherals, including virtual servers; configures, sets up and maintains multi-platform operating systems, printers, projectors, computer labs, tablets, and communication network.
• Maintains department equipment inventory and database, and serves as liaison to the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication Lead Information Tech, and to Information and Academic Technology divisions.
• Provides consultative support and services to the user community to ensure problem resolution, performs site administration, operation and system maintenance. With guidance of the College's Lead IT Tech follows CSUN IT policies and trains the department users on these policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field.
• Certification training and applied experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis.
• Three years of full-time, progressively responsible field-related experience that includes knowledge of relevant hardware, software, maintenance, and user support.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of a variety of software application packages, equipment platforms, reference database systems and sources, and training methods and a basic understanding of networks, data communication, and multimedia systems.
• Functional knowledge of: Mac/PC and 3D animation game engine software; Autodesk 3D Animation (i.e. Maya}, Unity, Unreal, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Harmony, is desirable.
• Ability and specialized skills to: identify, analyze and address user needs and problems, and propose effective solution; understand functional and procedural requirements, develop alternative solutions and relate them to departmental management and staff.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; make presentations; conduct meetings; develop and/or provide user training; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: Information Technology Consultant / 0420 / grade 2
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $5158 - $6500 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5158 - $12,730 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• Applications received through December 16, 2024, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: Dec 02 2024 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

Closing Date/Time:

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• California State University (CSU) Northridge

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