From: ayub@medisg.Stanford.EDU (Ayub Butt)
Subject: Programmer/Analyst 1 (half-time) @ Stanford University
Organization: Stanford University, California, USA
Distribution: ba
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 92 17:03:40 GMT

Job Title: 		Microcomputer Specialist 
Classification: 	Programmer Analyst 1(half  time) 
Hours:  		Monday - Friday, 1-5  preferred 
Salary Range:		$1,248 -1,587/month

Description: 50%. The Medical Informatics Training Lab (MITL), a unit of 
Lane Medical Library seeks a microcomputer specialist to support computing
in a Learning Resource Center environment at the Medical School.  The 
MITL is a student computer lab with 24 networked Macs and several IBMs.  
Position reports to Media Librarian.


Responsibilities include: Manage MITL file server Install and maintain 
hardware (includes new computers, printers, other peripherals, SIMMS, 
running diagnostic software, etc.) Acquire and install software on server 
and lab computers (includes medical education programs, telecommunications, 
utilities, general applications, etc.) Issue user and group
privileges for server users, overseeing space allocation by student 
users Participate in determining computing needs of students and make 
hardware and software recommendations accordingly. Participate in 
determining computer use policies and procedures, write supporting 
documentation. Troubleshoot, repair (or arrange for repair) and maintain
network. Work with Library Systems staff and Networking Services so that 
MITL is in sync with medical center network (i.e. assignment of TCP 
addresses, Phase 2 conversion, zone management, etc.) Given 
specifications, create and continually modify computer databases
Provide extensive consulting to users. Advise students in the design of 
databases, statistical analysis and graphic presentation of data, using 
a variety of programs including Double Helix, FilemakerPro, DataDesk, 
Microsoft Word, MacDraw, Superpaint and Pagemaker. Also provide 
troubleshooting in crisis situations for microcomputer users
Participate in  developing and teaching classes on the use of Macintosh 
computers.

Qualifications: Thorough understanding of local area networks for 
linking microcomputers to each other, to multi-user system and to 
network (includes Appleshare networking concepts as well as Appletalk, 
networking protocols, both ethernet & Phonet) Thorough knowledge of 
microcomputer operating environments, including current system software
Experience in academic computer cluster management preferred Experience 
diagnosing and troubleshooting common software and hardware problems 
(file crashes, bugs, viruses, init conflicts, system errors, disk drive 
failure, etc.) Must also know how to recover damaged disks and files 
using common recovery software Experience in evaluating educational and
general applications software appropriate in an academic setting 
Excellent oral and written communications skills Thorough understanding 
of database management and word processing concepts and software Working 
knowledge of graphics concepts and software. Some flexibility in hours 
desirable

Resumes may be submitted by US mail or in ASCII format via email ONLY!

Contact: 	Anne Brewer, Media Librarian
		Fleischmann Learning Resource Center
		M-202 Stanford Medical School
		Stanford, CA 94305-5305
		(415) 723-5853
		anne@krypton.stanford.edu