Assistant Director

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General Information
Position Title:	Assistant Director
Control Number:	000207
Reports To:	000199
Position Title	Department Name
Director of Administrative Systems Integ & Effec	Library and Information Services
Department Name:	Library and Information Services
Location:	Library and Information Services
Date Prepared:	Aug-96
Exempt:	Yes

Primary Purpose

Collaborates in the design and implementation of computer applications to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for administrative departments: Admissions, Financial Aid, College Advancement, Career Planning and Placement, Publications, Mailing Services. Ensures security of access to the main administrative data processing computer.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

Develops new application systems for assigned user departments:

analyzes requirements; designs and creates databases; writes, tests and debugs programs.

Maintains and enhances existing application systems.

Produces ad hoc reports for user departments.

Trains users in operation of new systems. Provides ongoing assistance to users of application software.

Writes documentation of new and existing systems.

Coordinates the maintenance of and ensures the security and integrity of the "Core" data base.

Sets up utility programs for programming staff and for general users by writing or purchasing software.

Maintains the "Super-Menu" system.

Develops programming standards for specific areas (such as object naming conventions).

Coordinates system security by overseeing the assignment of user passwords and authority and by ensuring timely backup of data.

Oversees off-hours job running and machine availability (evenings and weekends).

Performs regular system housekeeping functions, listing and clearing unnecessary objects and jobs.

Supervises one programmer.

Chairs regular programmer meetings.

Assumes duties of director in his absence.

Records and reports time utilization.

Education & Training

Bachelor's degree and programming training preferred.

Experience

5-10 years of programming experience with demonstrated success at technical and interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledge

Must have knowledge of IBM AS/400 operating system and utilities, RPGIV programming language, relational data base design concepts and the SQL language.

Other

Must have logical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Must have good interpersonal communications skills. Must have at least moderate typing skills.