PROGRAMMER ANALYST/SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - TUSK, School of Medicine Tufts University Science Knowledgebase, TUSK, is an innovative curriculum repository/knowledge management system which serves the health science schools at Tufts University. In addition to its knowledge management functions it interfaces with administrative systems to provide students with course schedules, personal folders and on-line course evaluation. New initiatives will grow the TUSK infrastructure in several directions; to better serve the needs of Tufts users, to interface with external data repositories and digital libraries, and to develop and adapt TUSK technology in accordance with developing open source standards.
The Programmer Analyst/Systems Administrator: * Manages the TUSK and Tufts-OCW servers, which are built by the University Systems Group, USG, and jumpstart service. * Builds and updates application and library packages needed to run TUSK, proactively resolves issues with servers, creates scripts to automate maintenance processes, configures new or rebuilt TUSK servers, and adds hardware and works with USG to have machines built and patched. * Schedules downtime for server updates and performs updates during the service window. * Serves as an integral part of installing TUSK in remote locations, and works on preparing TUSK code to be more easily configurable for remotes installations. * Interacts with TUSK staff and USG to maintain and update servers. * Develops user-friendly web-based applications within the Tufts University Science Knowledgebase - a web application backed by SQL databases, Apache web server and Perl programming. * Creates enhanced functionality and easier user interaction for TUSK users. * Provides Unix and database support for TUSK and assists TUSK staff in developing support and training materials for faculty. Requirements: * Bachelor's Degree in computer science or relevant computer programming experience. * Must have expertise in Apache, MySQL, Perl applications, and Solaris operating systems. * Must be knowledgeable of Mason, HTML, CSS, Javascript, XSLT, and embperl. * Should be enthusiastic about learning new technologies. * Must be able to work independently and on a team, have friendly interaction with users, and meet deadlines. * Must have superior technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Please apply online at www.tufts.edu/home/careers/ Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks canddiates from diverse backgrounds. _______________________________________________ Boston-pm mailing list [email protected] http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
