Assistant Director, Baseline Services

Job No: 518422; 09/06/2022

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BASELINE AND DESKTOP SERVICES

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator II position.

The University : California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

The Position : Under the general direction of the Director of Information Technology Infrastructure Services, the incumbent leads the Desktop Services Group (DSG) and Manager of Baseline Services in developing, deploying and maintaining a faculty, staff, and student workstation computing program that includes endpoint services, software evaluation, testing and distribution; anti-virus protection, security software patching; new technology evaluation; hardware refresh and maintenance program; laptop configuration and security; and desktop forensics. Incumbent assists with the planning of instructional technology, monitors academic software licensing for student access labs and integrates new technologies into the academic environment. As an advisor to the director of IT Infrastructure Services, the incumbent investigates, evaluates, tests, integrates, and implements new and converging technologies such as biometrics, electronic storage devices/media, portable electronic devices (e.g., laptop accessories, ITS team cell phones, student hotspots), voice recognition, wireless, voice over IP(VOIP) communications, electronic mobile devices (e.g., iPad, tablets) and the like. The incumbent provides expertise with vendor contract negotiations, compliance, and relationship building. The incumbent is directly responsible for managing, supporting, and providing direction to the Manager of Baseline Services. The incumbent has a working relationship with ITS staff including all managers and directors, analyst programmers, operations specialists, and equipment/systems specialists for the purpose of discussing current work assignments and problem resolution. The incumbent has a working relationship with all administrative and academic offices; frequency is dependent on the nature of projects, current workload, and customer support needs. Incumbent has a working relationship with equipment and services vendors.

Required Qualifications & Experience : A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in computer science, information systems, educational technology, or related field, or similar certified coursework in applicable fields of study; and three years of progressively responsible computer user consultation with an emphasis in a multi-platform computing environment. Incumbent must have minimum of five years substantive responsible supervisory/management experience operating hardware and software comparable to the Cal State LA operating environment, and supervisory and demonstrated comprehensive hands-on experience with an enterprise computing environment with Apple, Microsoft, and Linux operating systems. Incumbent must possess: thorough knowledge and skills in technical information systems and application program packages; equipment platforms (Mac and PC); reference database systems and sources; and training methods; thorough understanding of networks, data communication, multimedia systems, and security; proficiency in MS Office; knowledge and skills in technical information systems and application programs, equipment platforms, training methods, and understanding of networks, data communication, and multimedia systems; technical knowledge of encryption; knowledge of evolving operating systems changes, third-party utilities, and engineering changes applicable to a campus environment; thorough working knowledge of backup and restoration software and technology; knowledge of current security measures, strategies, tactics and systems concerning hardware, operating systems, antivirus, spam control, and anti-spyware products; general knowledge of the state and federal laws and regulations affecting information and technology security; excellent oral and written communications skills; good organizational skills; and good analytical skills, including the ability to respond to problems, prioritize actions and quickly initiate corrective action. Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to OfficeHRM@calstatela.edu .

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications : Experience in an academic setting. Working knowledge of Encase Enterprise Edition forensic software. Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) and/or Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) certification. Apple Certified Desktop Technician (ACDT), Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA), and/or Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) certification. Encase Enterprise Edition forensic software certification. Knowledge of IT work classification standards, performance evaluation standards, preparing job descriptions, and personnel hiring practices.

Compensation : Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment : The Administrator II appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University. All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Date : Review of applications will begin on 9/20/2022 a nd will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A completed online Cal State LA employment application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The person holding this position is 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 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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Advertised: Sep 06, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
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