My group at Seton Hall has an opening for a Digital Media Specialist - Programmer which we're trying to fill. We've had a limited number of applicants so far (one, actually), so besides having an inside track there isn't much competition.

There isn't much money, either, but under today's circumstances it might be better than nothing. It's an easy commute, good benefits, low stress, and the people are nice.

Here's the description:
This position is responsible for analysis, planning, design, development, implementation, documentation and maintenance of new and existing web-based applications. Provides limited system administration for the multi-platform server environment supporting Teaching and Learning projects.

The position must keep abreast of current and emerging technologies, techniques and methodologies. Duties also include limited management and mentoring of student workers.
Duties and Responsibilities

1. Internet / Desktop Application creation and maintenance. This position performs the tasks of creating, developing and maintaining web materials for use by academic and administrative departments. This includes the design, development, programming and documentation of materials including the creation and customization of the User Interface.

2. Expertise in New Media. This position will have expertise in at least one specific area of New Media. For example: Development of Flash animations, Scripting for multimedia presentations, etc.

3. Server and Database Administration and Maintenance. This position aids in the procurement, installation, documentation and maintenance of TLTC supervised servers and databases.

4. Research Computing Administration. This position aids in development for the University's Research Computing Initiative. This includes server administration tasks as well as project documentation.

5. Mentorship Role with STA Program. Responsibilities include the overseeing of productivity, providing problem resolution guidance, and the overseeing of STA development and training for a select group of STAs focusing on related field.

Licenses and Certificates: None required.

Required Qualifications:
- Applicants must possess an understanding of and willingness to support the Seton Hall University Catholic mission.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3-5 years of experience developing Internet applications.
- Must be knowledgeable in current web application programming techniques and communications technology, both hardware and software.
- Development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and XML are required.
- The candidate should have experience supporting Unix/Linux systems: user account management and installation / configuration of applications.
- Also requires programming experience, preferably in PHP, SQL, and/or Java.
- Experience with Flash development and UI Design are desirable.
- The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skill and be able to work under minimum supervision as well as part of a professional technology support team committed to a common goal.
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If you don't have all this don't worry; what we really want is someone smart who can and will pick things up as they go along. The most important priority I think is a solid knowledge of Linux system administration, including installing and configuring software packages, and managing user rights.

If you're interested do two things:

One, go to http://www.shu.edu/offices/shu-job-opportunities.cfm and click the "View Open Positions" button. Click on "search postings," then search for position number 0000223. If you're interested go through the on-line application process. This is necessary for any personnel move at SHU, even transfers and promotions.

Two, let me know that you've seen this on transitionworks.org and send me a note. That way I can move things forward quickly.

--Tom