The International Studies Association (ISA; www.isanet.org) is a non-profit professional association established in 1959 to serve the needs and enhance the work of scholars, students, practitioners and others in the field - without regard to race, creed, gender or nationality -- who have a professional interest in expanding, disseminating and applying knowledge of international studies.  ISA is educational and non-partisan and is governed by its Governing Council and its Executive Director, as outlined in the ISA Constitution.  The Executive Office consists of an Executive Director and staff and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association by providing support for the governing agencies of the Association. 

 

Job Summary

This position is ideal for a candidate whose skills are varied.  The job is challenging and offers an excellent opportunity to be exposed to a broad range of technologies.  The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of the Association’s technology needs and services as well as mange the Association’s social media presence.

The basic responsibilities will entail assisting with the monitoring, maintaining and improving the ISAnet association management system, which is based on the Dot Net Nuke platform (http://www.dnnsoftware.com).  The individual must be able to understand a complex network environment and help develop solutions that fit into that environment.  In addition, the candidate will be expected to have demonstrated current experience with a variety of web authoring tools and programming languages.  This will include such tasks as authoring interactive webpages, managing blogs, journal updates, bulk emailing and more.  This individual will collaborate and report to ISA’s Director of Information of Technology and the Executive Director.

 

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in computer related field OR equivalent combination of training and experience
2. At least one year of experience as an applications developer.
3. Evidence of good analytical reasoning and problem solving skills
4. Proficiency in at least one major programming language
5. Working knowledge of desktop applications such as Microsoft Office and Adobe products
6. Working knowledge of web pages, internet navigations and HTML
7. Working knowledge of social media
8. Good written and oral communications
9. Ability to work in a collaborative work environment and to be responsive to the technology needs of other ISA staff members and leadership
10. Ability to travel to domestic and international work locations several times per year.

 

Preferred Qualifications

1. Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
2. Experience with Dot Net Nuke Administration / Development / Deployment;

 

Appointment Terms

This is a full time, end-date appointment. Evenings, weekend and travel are required.  Salary is commensurate with experience and includes full benefits.

 

To Apply

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references via Husky Hire at www.jobs.uconn.edu.  Please be sure your application materials demonstrate how you meet the qualifications for this position. Include the search number in all correspondence.  Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2015429)

 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

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