Information Systems Associates II

With some supervision to achieve assigned objectives, identifies and participates in projects that support science, research or business activities through the demonstration of one or more specialized skills. Will be expected to work on tasks requiring creativity and independent thinking along with a proven understanding of fundamental research and computer principles.

Characteristic Duties

conceptualize solutions to information or library systems problems;
analyze, design, program, modify, implement, install, maintain, or troubleshoot difficult component, library, computer, communication, operating system, or information system applications as appropriate;
exercises creativity regarding adaptations or modifications to information or library systems;
participates in writing of reports and documentation and may single-author results;
may engage in oral communication to describe functions of information or library systems or services;
may supervise other personnel.

Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in a specifically related field with minimal experience, or Bachelor's degree in a related field with several years of relevant experience, or demonstrated competency as an Information Systems Associate I, or significant, progressive independence and skill development at the Information Systems Assistant III or Senior Information Systems Assistant levels or equivalent positions on the other technical ladders, or equivalent work experience in the absence of a formal degree. (Candidates with a Master's degree in an unrelated field and minimal relevant experience will likely start on the Department Assistant ladder.) Career Potential:An Information Systems Associate II will have demonstrated initial competence in one or more specialized areas of computer or research support. The opportunity exists for assumption of increased technical and/or managerial responsibilities based on the continued development of expertise. While there is no time limit to appointment at this rank, promotion within the Technical Staff is expected. To that end, promotion consideration can occur as early as the third year in rank; formal consideration should normally occur within five or six years in rank.

Last updated: February 25, 2013

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