This is a terrific job -- if you know someone, feel free to forward! Jenna Fleming Manager, New Media Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
---------------------------------- Manager of Collections Information Systems (Curatorial - Conservation and Collections Management) http://www.mfa.org/about/sub.asp?key=63&subkey=6161 Reporting to the Head of Collections Management, works to develop software and other tools to enhance the functionality of Artemis, the Museum centralized collections information management and access database, and provide methods to assure museum-wide access to collections and activity information. Act as the technical liaison for the division, and perform the technical work required to enhance functions between Artemis-related vendors and other cultural institutions. Work with technical personnel outside of the department to facilitate new Artemis-related projects and support existing projects. Hire, train, and supervise the Collections Information Systems Programmer, and the Imaging Collection Specialist. In conjunction with the Head of Collections Management, develops technological strategies to enrich the functionality and usefulness of Artemis, the Museum?s collections information system. Create technical design documents and initiate design reviews and code reviews. Develop and document middleware programs (plug-ins) to Artemis. Assist in installation, troubleshooting, and staff training of plug-in applications. Collaborate with I.S. staff on functions such as the installation and configuration of the database software, data migrations and upgrades, maintenance plans, back up routines, and nightly data transfers. Required to work independently, using creative problem-solving techniques and the resources available in an effort to continue the development of efficient technical procedures for managing the system in its entirety. The successful candidate will have experience administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and possess advanced knowledge of joins, aggregates, stored procedures, and data normalization. Also have experience administering TMS (The Museum Systems) databases, and developing and deploying desktop applications using VB 6, VB.NET, developing Crystal Reports using TMS data tables, Install Shield, VSS, and working with web technology including ASP and ASP.NET, Ajax, XML/XSLT, CSS, Microsoft IIS. Class: FT Hours: 35/week Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Date Posted: 02/25/2007
