IT Director
| About the College/Department |
The Arkansas Forest Resources Center, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, and the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Arkansas at Monticello, are seeking to fill the position of IT Director. The Arkansas Forest Resources Center is headquartered at the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus in partnership with the College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources. The Center has the mission of developing and delivering superior programs in research and extension that enhance and ensure the sustainability of forest‐based natural resources. The College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources is home to undergraduate programs in Natural Resources Management (options in forestry, wildlife management & conservation, geospatial science, environmental science, and communications), Agriculture (options in Agribusiness, Animal Science, Plant and Soil Science, Site Specific Management, and General Agriculture), and in Land Surveying, and offers a M.S. level graduate program with emphasis areas in forest science, geospatial science, wildlife ecology and management, and natural resources management. |
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| Department Home Page | http://www.afrc.uamont.edu/ |
| Job Type | Staff |
| Summary of Job Duties |
Server and network configuration, security, and administration; user support; software and system upgrades; management of computer labs; system backup and recovery; supervision of an assistant director and student workers. |
| Minimum Qualifications: Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration. |
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field; three years of relevant experience, including one year in a supervisory or managerial capacity; authorized to work in the United States; and valid driver’s license. |
| Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)? | No |
| If yes, please specify | |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) |
Server set up, security, and administration (Windows Server OS); Experience in establishing, configuring, and supporting internal and external networks; Ability to maintain a disaster recovery plan; Skilled in desktop support, software and hardware troubleshooting and upgrades, and implementation of new technology solutions. |
| Physical activities associated with this position |
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations please contact the Division’s Office of Affirmative Action at bbatiste@uark.edu. |
| Physical Conditions | None. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). |
| Work Schedule | M-F 8:00-4:30 |
| Overtime Eligible | No |
| Is this position weather/event essential? If yes, the employee in this position will report to work at the scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions. | No |
| Work Location/Building | Monticello, Arkansas |
| Benefits Eligible | Yes |
| Appointment Percent | 100 |
| Salary | Commensurate with qualifications. |
| Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check? | Yes |
| Does this position require a background check? | Yes |
| If yes, please specify | |
| Does this position require a substance abuse test? | No |
| Pre-employment Screening Requirements |
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. |