Cornell University Hiring for Consultant/Advisor III – State Extension Technology Specialist at Ithaca, NY  Full Time

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Department Background

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University’s second largest population of students, faculty and staff. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being. CALS is fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments and their communities both in New York state (NYS) and around the world.

In accordance with the CALS-OIT Service Level Commitment, under the supervision of the CALS Assistant Director of IT/Support and Operations, the State Extension Technology Specialist will provide information technology support to further Cornell Cooperative Extension’s (CCE) mission and administration. CCE is a dynamic education system connecting Cornell’s world-class research with regional and county-based educators and partners across the state. With a presence in every county, CCE is uniquely positioned to tailor opportunities and resources to match the diverse and ever-evolving needs of individual communities across the state.

Rewards And Benefits

Competitive compensation, generous time-off, and great benefits …

Position Summary

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Liaise with and be an advocate for CCE regional IT support providers across the state.
• Establish, document, and promote best practices for CCE regional IT support providers.
• Advise and consult with CCE regional IT support providers on, and help with the implementation of, best practices and tools.
• Participate in the planning of state-wide technology initiatives, and lead the implementation efforts in collaboration with CCE regional IT support providers.
• Administer and provide support for CALS/CCE IT technology solutions.
• Act as a liaison between Cornell IT and CCE regional IT staff for Cornell provided/supported technologies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience with proven ability to build trust.
• Three years or more of technical support experience in a technically diverse environment.
• Demonstratedproficiencyin: Windows, MacOS support, SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager), JAMF, or equivalent tools.
• Support of enterprise computing environments.
• Able to handle multiple and changing priorities.
• Customer service skills, positive responsiveness and interactions with others and the ability to be a “team-player” are vital.
• Ability to help establish realistic goals, promote cooperation and collaboration among team members, follow procedures, evaluate progress, and deliver work on schedule.
• Able to communicate technical language in layman’s terms.
• Demonstrable skills in problem solving, strategic thinking, and written and oral communication.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group in a professional and respectful work environment.
• Must be trusted to work in a somewhat independent environment while carrying out the goals of the larger group.
• Must demonstrate strong relationship building, time management, problem-solving, analytical, reasoning and judgment skills.
• Ability to work with a team to resolve complex technical issues across a broad range of technologies and applications.
• A demonstrated ability to acquire and maintain a working knowledge of a wide range of applications/systems, in a highly dynamic environment is essential.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle (your own vehicle or Cornell-owned) to travel to/from job sites.
• Ability to work both remotely and at Ithaca campus location. Position requires flexible work arrangements and will require travel to various CCE offices across the state.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) system.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Two years of IT team leadership experience.
• Two years of IT project management experience.
• Five years or more of technical support experience in a technically diverse environment.
• Experience administering computer security software and hardware requirements.
• Experience with system/network administration in Unix, Mac, and Windows environments.
• General experience with ITIL or ITSM.
• Knowledge of security standards and implementation of security procedures to maintain compliance with security requirements.

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University Job Title:

Consultant/Advisor III

Job Family:

Information Technology

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$76,344.00 – $88,724.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Bert Whalen

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2024-02-08
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