Company Profile: |
Spertus invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the multifaceted Jewish experience. Through its innovative public programming, exhibitions, collections, research facilities and degree programs, Spertus inspires learning, serves diverse communities and fosters understanding for Jews and peoples of all faiths, in Chicago, the Midwest, and around the world. Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies houses Spertus College, Spertus Museum, Asher Library and the Spertus Shop.
Spertus has approximately 70 employees.
As Spertus grows its internet-based offerings and support services, the Technical Services function is anticipated to grow in scope and importance to the organization. As such, this position offers significant career growth potential.
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Benefits: |
Health, dental, life insurance; long term disability and long term care insurance; flexible medical spending plan; flexible dependant care spending plan; two weeks vacation; 18 paid holidays; paid sick days; 6% employer pension plan contribution; tuition reimbursement plan; |
Job Description:
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Manager of Technical Services
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Direct Reports: Senior Technical Services Specialist
Position Type: Full-time position. Requires availability to provide technical assistance after hours and on weekends.
Position Summary: Oversees information technology for Spertus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Management
· Oversees and administers the day-to-day IT function.
· Manages the desktop office environment, telephone/data communication system, and the local area network.
· Executes strategic, tactical and operational IT goals and objectives.
· Advises and supports functional departments in the design and implementation of department specific information systems.
· Supports existing platforms: PC and Linux servers, PC and Mac clients, and special purpose systems within the Musuem, Library and College.
· Specifies and procures IT hardware, software, and (as needed) support.
· Identifies inefficiencies and designs solutions to minimize them.
Administration
· Prepares and administers budget.
· Monitors and evaluates IT function.
· Develops policies and procedures, makes short-term and long-term recommendations for improvements.
· Develops strategic goals and objectives.
· Chairs the Technology Committee, which reviews current technology policies, develops solutions and makes recommendations to the Administrative Officers.
· Negotiates and administers vendor contracts.
Supervision
· Determines staffing needs.
· Assigns daily tasks and responsibilities.
· Participates in managing aspects of personnel functions including hiring, training and evaluating technical support staff.
Qualifications
Excellent communication skills.
Microsoft Windows network experience.
5 years in network administration or technical support.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience with
· Blackbaud Accounting for Non-Profits 6.4
· Blackbaud The Raiser’s Edge 7.7
· Symantec Backup Exec version 11d
· Kaspersky AntiVirus 6.0 / Kaspersky Administration Kit
· Citrix Presentation Server 4.0
· Robinsoft Corporation Gradpro
· Ex-Libris Aleph (Library collection software)
· Ex-Libris DigiTool (Digital archives database)
· Willoughby MIMSY XG (Museum collection software)
· Microsoft Retail Management System
· ReServe Catering Software
· Vendini Ticketing System
· Zimbra Collaboration Suite
Knowledge of Hebrew language and experience with Hebrew software.
Mac experience.
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