JOB TITLE |
Director of Administrative Computing
Division: Planning Assessment and Information Technology
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Claflin University
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CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs. The institution also has nationally accredited programs: the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs: the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies. The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries. U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate. The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities.
Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES |
The Director of Academic Computing will report to the Senior Director of Information Technology. Responsibilities include analyzing current University operations and providing leadership in streamline business processes; maintaining database integrity, security, upgrades and the day-to-day operations of the University’s ERP program; and designing and implementing a reporting system for all levels of University’s information. He/she will serve on various administrative campus committees responsible for the continued improvement of administrative operations; provide extensive application, technical and telephone support to University personnel; and perform other duties as requested.
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus two years of experience is required. Master’s degree preferred. Candidate must have considerable knowledge of MS SQL 2000 and 2005; stored procedure scripting and object oriented programming; Jenzabar and Powerfaids software and MS Office 2003 or higher. Incumbent must have the ability to work independently, be self-motivated and possess commendable leadership skills.
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
Position Title: Director of Administrative Computing
Division: Planning Assessment and Information Technology
Recruitment Pool: Open to General Public
Position Type: Full-time Staff Salaried
Posting Date: June 9, 2008
Closing Date: Open until Filled
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, terminal degree transcript, three letters of recommendation to:
Mrs. Ellen Easterlin
Office of Human Resources
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu |
Ms. Twanda Allen
Human Resource
Asst. Director of Human Resources
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
Phone: (803) 535-5420
Fax: (803)-531-2860
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
