Digital Studio Technology Specialist

Description:New York University's Digital Studio is seeking a Technology Specialist for NYU Abu Dhabi who will work, both in New York and Abu Dhabi, to provide support for scholars at NYU Abu Dhabi and the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute and to help meet the pedagogical and research requirements of the Global Network University.The Technology Specialist for NYUAD will work with Digital Studio staff, librarians, and ITS Faculty Technology Services staff in both New York and Abu Dhabi to provide faculty support for integrating research resources with technology for scholarship and teaching. The Global Network University will require the creative development of electronic resources to link the campuses of NYU in Abu Dhabi and New York, and the Technology Specialist will play a critical role in assisting faculty to teach and research in this new context. Prior to the opening of NYU Abu Dhabi in 2010, the Technology Specialist for NYUAD will focus on providing support for scholars at the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute and enabling the wide range of activities intended to promote connections between the two campuses of NYU.The Digital Studio Technology Specialist for NYU Abu Dhabi will have a dual report to both the head of the Digital Studio and to NYU's Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs and Campus Planning, NYU Abu Dhabi. This position will be based in New York and will require frequent travel to Abu Dhabi.Key Responsibilities:As a key Library liaison to NYU Abu Dhabi, the Digital Studio Technology Specialist for NYU Abu Dhabi will:ovide client service in the Digital Studio for faculty associated with NYU Abu Dhabi and at other global sites, working directly with clients (in person, email, phone, video conference, etc.);rk collaboratively with staff in the Digital Studio, NYU Libraries, ITS Faculty Technology Services, and ITS Client Services in New York and Abu Dhabi to support the academic technology needs of NYU Abu Dhabi scholars and staff;ovide support for the development of Global Network Seminars;rk with NYUAD and Institute staff to develop their website, including incorporating electronic publications and other multimedia;vise and educate faculty and scholars associated with NYUAD and the NYUAD Institute about available information technology resources and services for teaching and research across Libraries, Information Technology Services, and NYU;nnect NYUAD faculty with Library subject specialists to bring research content and tools into their scholarship and teaching;velop a technology environment conducive to effective client work: aluate user needs; aluate current technology used by faculty and scholars;search and test new information technologies for scholarship and teaching within new learning environments and recommend technology solutions appropriate to the needs of NYU Abu Dhabi and other global sites;velop and support standardized, core technology and person-to-person services for teaching and research; pervise the work of students and/or consultants working in the Digital Studio or on special IT projects, including hiring, training, and evaluating performance. Identify and prioritize staff assignments to ensure deadlines are met;velop and deliver training programs including one-on-one instruction, seminars, training sessions, and workshops;avel to Abu Dhabi to provide on-site support as neededis position is appointed for two years, with a possibility for renewal
Qualifications:Qualifications:chelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 3 years relevant experience (or an equivalent combination) in an academic setting, preferably in libraries or other learning organizations;rong interpersonal and communication skills; client service experience and orientation; experience supporting information technology and training; interest in and a strong desire to learn about new information and scholarly communication technologies; understanding of the research process;bsite development skills and experience incorporating electronic media into websites;eferred: experience with communication technologies used in an educational setting, including presentation systems, video conferencing, distance education technologies, Learning Management Systems, etc. ility to work independently as well as collaboratively and to undertake responsibility in a quickly evolving technology and service environment;llingness to travel to Abu Dhabi as needed.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceNYU offers a superior benefits package, which includes free NYU tuition for self and eligible family members, generous vacation, medical, dental and pension plans.Job Location: New York, NYJob Number: RUSANYU241-615357Company URL: http://www.nyu.edu/hr/jobs/applyCompany Profile:When you come to work at New York University, it's more than just a job that awaits you. You have the opportunity to Experience Excellence.You are joining an exciting intellectual and cultural community, one where employees - faculty and staff - come together to create a unique product: excellence in education and research. You are part of a diverse, multi-cultural and creative institution, one with a world-wide reputation as a leader in higher education. NYU is the largest private university in the United States, with 12,000 faculty and staff from all over the world and 40,000 students from all 50 states and more than 120 foreign countries. NYU offers opportunities to have an impact on a truly global level.To add to the stimulating environment, NYU is centered in Greenwich Village - a legendary urban neighborhood, rich in cultural offerings and with a delightful small town character quite unlike any other. Employees have the experience of working in a small town inside a big town, with the best that both have to offer.For more information about working at NYU and to apply for this position, visit our website at: www.nyu.edu/hr/jobs/apply When asked "How were you referred to NYU?", please select the appropriate source from the drop-down menu. We accept online applications only.NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.