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Position Title:

Manager of Telecommunication Support

Department:

CIS

Position Begins:

Upon Hire

Status:

Full-time

Benefits Available:

Yes


Description:

The Manager of Telecommunications Support leads the members of the Telecom Support Group in the day-to-day assessment, installation, monitoring and maintenance of the university's Telecom infrastructure. The employee in this position has primary responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day operation, security, reliability and throughput of the central campus Telecom infrastructure. This employee serves as the AASU primary representative to the South East Telecom Support Group and as coordinator of telecom services to the participating South East VoIP (SEVoIP) institutions. This employee supervises and evaluates subordinate positions and student employees within the Telecom Support Group. The Manager assesses campus telecom needs, and in concert with other CIS Management, serves technical and project management roles in completing these highly complex CIS telecom projects for CIS staff and, when appropriate, other members of the campus. This position regularly requires working additional night and weekend hours. The Manager promotes an environment of outstanding customer service.

 
Qualifications:

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or similar from an accredited college or university, or an accredited BS in a technical field with substantial relevant IT training and experience. (Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical field or management desired) Must have proven knowledge of VOIP telecommunications equipment. (2 years equivalent experience in either CISCO, Avaya, or Nortel VOIP and equivalent experience in project management and or direct supervisory experience desired). Must possesses a superior customer service-based work ethic; excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and communications skills combined with demonstrated project and team management capabilities; demonstrated expertise in Linux OS; and strong experience with at least one other Unix-based platform. The successful candidate must be an expert in configuration of VOIP based voice communications systems and in configuration of voice mail platform in a multi-user environment. Must have experience in a distributed VOIP based telecommunications environment and in the maintenance of Ethernet-based TCP/IP networks including installing and configuring switches and routers; subnet management. Must have a general understanding of copper, wireless and fiber-optic cabling systems design, installation and testing practices, and the ability to excel in a mission-critical environment. Must posses strong communications skills with the ability to communicate complex systems concepts to IT professionals and lay persons alike.

 
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
 
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Excellent benefits package.
 
Application Process:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to:

Pam Culberson, Associate Director
CIS
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Review of applications will begin on June 25, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.

AA/EOE.

 

Armstrong Atlantic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Georgia is an Open Records Law state.

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