Available Positions
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER ASSISTANT Part-Time, No Benefits
This person will assist teachers and aides in caring for children in a preschool setting. The position involves monitoring and caring for children during lunch, rest time, and afternoon playtime. This is a 25 hours per week position starting in August. Hours are Monday-Friday, 12:30-5:30.
High School diploma required, Bachelors degree preferred. Experience in a child care setting with preschoolers is necessary.
Send cover letter and resume with a list of three references to
humanresources@furman.edu identifying position title in the email subject line by May 29, 2012. EOE
UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER
The University Police Officer provides law enforcement, security, public safety and traffic services in a community policing environment. Responsibilities include conducting patrols of campus; securing buildings; performing emergency services; enforcing campus regulations and laws; directing traffic; assisting with security and crowd control; and participating in in-services and off-campus training programs.
Applicant must have a high school diploma; must have a valid SC Driver’s License with a good driving record; acceptable background investigation required; have successfully completed the SC Criminal Justice Academy basic law enforcement requirements; completion of first-aid, CPR and AED training and field training program; South Carolina voter’s registration card required by SLED; and complete physical examination as required by the SC Criminal Justice Academy.
The normal work hours are eight hour shifts. Some overtime required as needed to support daily operations, special security assignments and event support.
Submit cover letter, resume and three references to
humanresources@furman.edu identifying position title in the email subject line. Position is open until filled. EOE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SOUTH HOUSING, HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
Furman University is a private liberal arts university founded in 1826 and nationally acclaimed for its academic excellence, Engaged Learning program, Division I athletics and campus beauty. Located in Greenville, South Carolina (metropolitan population 400,000), Furman is five miles north of scenic downtown. Furman enrolls 2,600 undergraduates from 47 states and 47 countries. The 750-acre campus features a lake, 36 major buildings and an 18-hole golf course. One of the smallest NCAA Division I schools in the nation, Furman fields 17 men’s and women’s teams, as well as 16 club sports and a host of intramural teams.
The Housing & Residence Life program houses 2,570 students in 12 traditional residence halls, 11 apartment buildings, four lakeside cabins and an 196-unit off-campus apartment complex (housing both student and community residents). Furman requires undergraduate students to live in campus housing all four years. Student residents are served by 26 professional, support and custodial staff. In addition, 67 resident assistants and 64 freshman advisors are employed as student staff. A master plan was recently completed for Housing & Student Life and extensive residence hall renovations will commence in 2012.
Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Residence Life, the Assistant Director of South Housing has the general responsibility for the management and supervision of Residence Life student staff and programs in the residence halls, counseling with students, and assisting with the coordination of various aspects of the Residence Life program for the University.
Specific responsibilities include: supervision of 23 student staff; directly supervises the FRADs in South Housing; creates an environment in campus housing which contributes to the total learning and development of students; provides personal counseling to students and student staff; assists the Resident Assistants in creating a community atmosphere in campus housing; promotes safety and security in campus housing through cooperation with the University Police; mediates roommate conflicts; maintains a strong presence in campus housing by interacting and building relationships with residents, custodial supervisors, custodial staff, and student staff; and promotes communication among the Division of Student Life, resident students, and student staff members.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with at least 1-2 years experience in housing and residence life required; Masters degree strongly preferred; must have excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks; management background with supervisory experience preferred; customer service oriented; ability to interact with a diverse population and maintain a positive attitude in time of crisis; experience in housing or residence life required; experience with student organization advising or living/learning programs preferred; and an understanding of the importance of student learning outcomes and assessment preferred.
Send cover letter and resume with a list of three references to
humanresources@furman.edu identifying position title in the email subject line. Position is open until filled. EOE
INFORMATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR
The Information Security Administrator (ISA) is a member of the Systems and Networks team within Information Technology Services, and reports to the Director of Systems and Networks. The ISA works with a high degree of collaboration with co-workers and other departments as appropriate to achieve proper education and implementation of information security guidelines and practices. Occasionally, the ISA works with a high degree of independence as appropriate to protect the integrity of the information security goals of the University. The ISA coordinates the implementation of the information security guidelines, and functions as a backup resource in the network engineering operations of the Systems and Networks group Information Technology Services. The incumbent will be in a position of trust which requires high standards of personal and professional integrity.
Education/Skill Requirements:
· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
· Minimum of 4 years experience in Information Technology including extensive security and network engineering and management.
· Knowledge of IT security products, techniques, infrastructure equipment and applications pertinent to information security.
· Strong real-world experience and comprehension of OSI layer 1-7 principles.
· Experience with configuration of Cisco switching and routing configuration.
· Advanced firewall and IPS management experience required.
· Advanced knowledge of Internet and networking principles.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a University environment.
· Advanced system administration experience preferred.
· Ability to work independently or as member of a group.
· Ability plan, implement, test, manage, and monitor information security solutions.
· Ability to identify and assess information work flows and requirements and well as IT security constraints.
Send cover letter, resume and three references to
humanresources@furman.edu. Position is open until filled. EOE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR DISCOVERY SERVICES
The James B. Duke Library at Furman University, a top-ranked liberal arts university, seeks an energetic and innovative individual to lead its newly created Discovery Services division. The successful candidate will demonstrate collaborative leadership skills and provide direction for the development and management of digital assets, electronic services, and the library’s web presence.
The newly created Discovery Services Division consists of three units: The Digicenter, Web Services and Emerging Technology, and Cataloging/Metadata. The Discovery Services Division members collaborate to enhance patron resource discovery and to create, enrich and curate digital collections used for instruction and research. To add value to the user experience, they account for variances in technological ability and access and adopt, maintain and promote new technologies.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Director for Discovery Services provides leadership for the division through planning and implementation of new technology and discovery-related services and through management and support of certain legacy technologies. The AD ensures the quality and reliable delivery of library technology systems and services to the university community. This position works with librarians, faculty and staff in the creation and implementation of discovery strategies that support the university’s teaching and learning mission and its commitment to academic excellence. The AD reports to the Director of Libraries and serves as a member of the Administrative Council with the Assistant Directors for Collection Services and Outreach Services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Develops a strategic vision for their division that builds on current strengths, addresses new opportunities, and judiciously pursues the transformative possibilities of adapting technology to better serve the university community.
● Coordinates the assessment and analysis of the information needs of the Furman community in a comprehensive manner.
● Collaborates in the development and implementation of innovative initiatives and services.
● Establishes and maintains open communication channels within the division, and across the library, and contributes to a consultative and collegial work environment.
● In collaboration with division members, develops annual performance goals, monitors progress, and provides guidance and redirection as needed. Performs annual evaluations for direct reports.
● Motivates and inspires others to embrace changes that will enhance the library’s virtual and relational presence in the university community.
● Encourages, seeks, and facilitates professional development opportunities for division members.
● Evaluates services and systems and actively monitors trends to identify new systems and services to explore and implement.
● Promotes the services and resources of the Discovery Services division.
● Develops requests for proposals for library systems, software, and services. Negotiates with vendors of library systems, software, and services and consulting with the Chief Information Officer, develops contracts for procuring systems and services from selected vendors.
● Promotes local and unique collections by partnering with Special Collections and Archives to incorporate these materials into mainstream discovery channels.
● Cultivates strong collaborative relationships with Information Technology personnel.
Attributes
● Adept at collaborating with a broad range of constituencies and possesses outstanding people, project, process and change management skills.
● Demonstrates excellent organizational, analytical, time management, and communication skills.
● Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to motivate others to embrace changes.
● Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the changing nature of library services, trends, and technologies.
● Shows flexibility and creativity in a changing technological and organizational environment.
Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited MLS degree or relevant graduate degree. At least five years of experience working in an academic library and three years of supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and oversee complex projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize work in alignment with the service goals of the division, library and university. Demonstrated knowledge of copyright and scholarly communication. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant standards and best practices. Preferred: Familiarity with content management systems and institutional repositories. Significant operational experience in one or more areas of the division.
Application Deadline
Review of applications begins on February 6, 2012.
PLANNED STARTING DATE
July 1, 2012
LIBRARIES
The Furman University Libraries consist of the James B. Duke Library, the Sanders Science Library and the Robert J. Maxwell Music Library. Library personnel include 13 library faculty and 17 support staff.
ENVIRONMENT
Furman University is a highly selective, independent liberal arts college. It is distinguished by its commitment to engaged learning, a problem solving approach to education. Furman’s 750-acre campus in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is considered one of the most beautiful in the nation. The campus is located fifteen minutes from downtown Greenville, one of the South’s most prosperous cities with a metropolitan population of 450,000 and an excellent array of cultural events, restaurants and shopping. Additional information is available on the university’s homepage at
http://www.furman.edu
SALARY
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Librarians have faculty status (without tenure), 10 paid holidays, 20 days vacation and an excellent benefits package, including tuition assistance and domestic partner benefits.
APPLICATION
Review of applications begins on February 6, 2012. Please submit a cover letter, a resume/cv and the names, addresses (including e-mail) and phone numbers of three references to
HumanResources@furman.edu. For additional information contact Janis Bandelin, Director of Libraries,
janis.bandelin@furman.edu, 864-294-2191. Furman University is an equal-opportunity employer.
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I understand and acknowledge that any employment with Furman University is "at will," that I have entered into my employment relationship with Furman University voluntarily, and that there is no specified length of employment in this relationship. Accordingly, either Furman University or I can terminate the relationship at will, with or without cause, at any time.
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