(New York, NY)

Departemt: MFA-Design

Available: August 2010

Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm

Salary: $55,000 (yearly)

Position Overview

Mid-to-senior systems administrator to manage all technical aspects of the MFA Design department.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Responsible for design, implementation, maintenance and operation of all technology related issues for the staff/40+ graduate students in the department.

- Establish technology policies/protocols for the 24/7 operation of the department and classrooms.

- Maintain/configure the Apple XServes which host the program’s website, and internal file sharing network.

- Responsible for installing,  maintaining, and servicing servers and client stations. Install and configuring software on client stations and maintaining updates as needed.

- Provide a consistent operating system image to Macintosh workstations, and integrate the workstations with peripherals.

- Manage, coordinate and monitor the departmental website.

- Coordinate the podcast series, including the hiring of content producers, the scheduling of tapings, the posting of new episodes, and the configuration of OS X Server’s podcast service.

- Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot all printers.

- Serve as a liaison with faculty regarding classroom technology needs.

- Offer workshops to graduate students on a variety of software/hardware topics.

- Research equipment purchases. Purchase/ track all tech equipment for the department.

- Work with SVA’s departments to maintain and ensure the MFAD facilities are operating properly.

- Operate the studio security system and process card keys.

- Provide technical support in the coordination/ operation of all department events.

-Work with chairpersons to develop new media venues.

- Stay abreast of current software /hardware developments, and trends in digital art and design.

- Propose/develop means of digital outreach through existing and future platforms. 

Qualifications

 - Bachelor’s degree, 2-3 years experience

 - Expert knowledge of Mac OSX Server, especially Blojsom. Familiarity with Apple XServe, in “headless” configuration, Apple Remote Desktop.

 - Knowledge of all Adobe software(Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Dreamweaver, Flash, After Effects) editing software such as Final Cut Pro; HTML and other web scripting languages.

 - Ability to troubleshoot software/hardware, including high-end video, camera, and video editing equipment a must.

 - Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, time management, and solution-oriented skills.

- Design or creative production background and knowledge of technology trends.

 - Ability to work independently and as a team, detail oriented and understand basic design principles

The School of Visual Arts in New York City is an established leader and innovator in the education of artists.

From its inception in 1947,the College has instituted numerous educational innovations, including the selection of professionals working in the arts and art-related fields as instructors. SVA provides an environment that nurture creativity, inventiveness and experimentation, enabling students to develop a strong sense of identity and a clear direction of purpose.

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To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to working@sva.edu. No walk-ins please.
The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer.