From: ayub@medisg.Stanford.EDU (Ayub Butt)
Subject: Macintosh specialist @ Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Organization: Stanford University, California, USA
Distribution: ca
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 92 17:47:31 GMT


NOTE: Macintosh experience is REQUIRED.


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 Macintosh and several IBMs.
Position reports to Media Librarian.


Responsibilities include: Manage AppleShare file servers, 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
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