Wednesday 20 February 2013

Rapid Response Specialist - The American University in Cairo

Employer    The American University in Cairo
Job Title     Rapid Response Specialist, Department of Classroom Technologies and Media Services
Languages     • Intermediate spoken and written English and Arabic
Country     Egypt
Job Category    Information Technology
Job Type    Full Time
Description     — Quickly diagnose problems then correct or initiate a workaround or other viable solution in line with CTMS policies and procedures. — Interpret incoming trouble-reports, anticipate possible solutions and develop solutions or workarounds. — Must communicate changes, modifications, and workarounds to all CTMS staff. —develops plans for technology and service changes and improvements. — First level responsibility for maintaining the operational status of all CTMS technology supported locations. — Documents and communicates both temporary and permanent changes. — Advises, recommends, prices, and specs system improvements, upgrades, changes and enhancements. — Assist in the development of equipment life-cycle repair and replacement schedules — Participate in short and long range system planning in relation to CTMSs mission. — Maintain personal training and cross-training goals. — Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications    Minimum education requirement: • Successful completion of Bachelors degree in a related technical field. • Certification by AV technical body or willingness to obtain certification as part of employment preferred. Experience: • Advanced technical and situational diagnosis skills • Dealing with varying clients including those that may be upset • Minimum three years recent experience supporting related systems • Working knowledge of safety issues • Experience utilizing specialist installation techniques
Gender    Any
Experience    3 - 5 Years.
Other Skills    • Ability to perform in high stress situations. • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve system malfunctions under pressure • Working ability to understand, analyze and evaluate architectural drawings of electrical, data, telephony, signal, HVAC diagrams and tables • Ability to install and maintain integrated control systems • Ability to manage complex signal flow plans • Ability to fabricate as-needed cabling and wiring assemblies in a safe and professional manner. • Ability to work as part of a team • Operational proficiency in all equipment and services described in Principal Accountabilities • Ability to work well with other campus service departments • Computing skills as described in CTMS Staffing-Plan (Advanced) • Flexibility in working hours.
Salary (L.E.)    Negotiable 
Job Contact Info.    hr2@aucegypt.edu

Company Name    The American University in Cairo
No. of Employees      More than 100
Sector     Education
Profile      The American University in Cairo (AUC) is a private institution of higher education engaged in teaching, research and services, exemplifying American educational principles and practices, and recognizing the heritage and customs of Egypt and the surrounding Arab world.