Posting Number: YUSA-6038
Position Title: Digital Technician
Department: Fine Arts Cultural Studies, Faculty of Fine Arts
Affiliation: YUSA
Band: 13

Salary: Based on an annual salary of $53, 728
Duration: Temporary Full-Time
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with possible flexible time during academic term depending on class schedules (e.g. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.).
Position Start Date: August 15, 2008 Position End Date: May 15, 2009
Sessional Start Date: August 15 Sessional End Date: May 15

Purpose:
This is a full-time sessional position (August 15 to May 15). The purpose of this position is to provide technical support to Fine Arts Cultural Studies (FACS) students and faculty using computing facilities in the Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA). Responsible for maintaining Fine Arts Cultural Studies computing labs and related equipment. Provides occasional technical support to the Director of FFA Computing Services.

Education:
Completed post-secondary education in the fine arts with an emphasis on digital media, or equivalent. University degree preferred.

Experience:
Two years’ related experience: Maintaining, installing and upgrading networked Macintosh workstations, software and related components/devices; computer usage demonstration; preferably in a post-secondary environment.

Skills:
Demonstrated working knowledge of Macintosh computer and fine arts applications relevant to new media art in a networked environment; knowledge of a variety of fine arts related applications from areas including photo manipulation, sound editing, video editing, sound and music creation, animation, web page creation, database, authoring systems and the integration of media generated from these applications; knowledge of technical equipment and processes including current computer input/output devices; devices and current technological processes such as virtual reality; demonstrated skill/ability in the following areas: dealing courteously and effectively with people; clearly explaining and demonstrating use of equipment, software, and safety procedures; accurately interpreting and summarizing information; training and supervising; exercising initiative; good organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, set priorities and meet deadlines.

Cover Letter Required: Yes

Dates:
Internal Posting Date: May 12, 2008
Internal Application Deadline: May 20, 2008
Extended Posting Date: May 30, 2008
Extended Application Deadline: June 13, 2008
External Posting Date: May 30, 2008
External Application Deadline: June 13, 2008

Please Note: All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.

To apply, please ensure that:

* Your application package is in one of these formats: Microsoft Word (.doc), Adobe (.pdf). You may use plain text (.txt) for your cover letter and resume only.
* You have submitted a complete application package (application form*, resume and covering letter) by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
* A complete application package has been submitted for each job posting you are applying for.
* You have quoted the appropriate posting number on your application form and in the subject line of your email. Please keep the posting number for future reference or inquiries.

Applications are to be submitted to: jobs@yorku.ca.

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