The Information Technology Assistance Center at Kansas State University is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill a Computer Information Specialist position in Manhattan, KS. This position will work with a team of full-time staff and students on instructional technology support, design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, repair, and training. The primary responsibilty of this position will be to assist in the maintenance and day-to-day support of the more than 100 technology classrooms and six university computing labs. Equipment expertise includes PC's, Apple computers, DVD players, visual presenters, LCD and/or DLP projectors, audio amplifiers and mixers, various audio and video switching devices and electronic control systems. This individual will also maintain documentation of equipment and procedures pertaining to instructional technology environments. The position reports to the Instructional Technology Support Team Lead.
 

Responsibilities
Supporting Technology Classroom Environments and University Computing Labs

• Troubleshoot equipment failures and assist faculty/staff with issues encountered in over 100 technology classroom environments and university computing labs
• Provide quick and efficient response to calls to the hotline, which are sometimes after normal work hours and on weekends
• Ensure that the university computing labs and technology classrooms across campus are in a proper working order including regular maintenance of all A/V equipment, LCD/DLP projectors, DVD players, sound systems, visual presenters, PCs, Apple Computers, printers, and general infrastructure as well as regular cleaning to maintain functional instruction environments
• Coordinate with IT Help Desk staff to provide timely and efficient resolutions to users’ problems in technology classrooms and university computing labs
• Research equipment to purchase, generate equipment orders for approval, installation of equipment, configuration of new equipment and existing    equipment as necessary
• Regularly update and maintain the Inventory Tracking System whenever new equipment is purchased or installed to ensure that records are always accurate and up-to-date

 
Training, Quality of Service, and Documentation
·         Assist with the development, scheduling, organization, and delivery of training for the student staff
·         Monitor the training provided to ensure that all student staff members are adequately prepared to answer questions via phone, Service Now, and in-person
·         Develop and improve current training processes and documentation
·         Supervise and assist with the development of work schedules for student employees, and assist in the selection process of new student employees
·         Manage students with tasks assigned in Service Now
·         Participate in all aspects of the IT-Team Quality of Service (QOS) Plan
·         Provide impeccable customer service for all duties
·         Work cooperatively with KSU IT Units, LAN Technologies, the Digital Library team, KSU Libraries to meet the IT needs of the campus community
 
Other duties
·         Serve on iTAC and other university committees as appropriate
·         Perform other duties as they relate to technology assistance within iTAC
·         Pursue further professional development opportunities as fiscal resources permit
 
 
 
 
 
Mandatory Qualifications

·         B.S. degree in an Information Technology field, or three years’ employment experience in electronics, electrical engineering, telecommunications, or information technology

·         At least 3 years of experience working in a field related to audio/video or computing equipment and maintenance

·         Experience in diverse learning environments including face-to-face, online and hybrid environments

·         Proficiency in the use of software/applications such as: course management systems, trouble ticketing system, web design, presentation, word processing and publishing and html

·         Willingness to learn new software as the position evolves

·         Ability to communicate technical concepts to individuals with varying levels of IT skills from programmers to end users in classrooms and lab environments

·         Proven track record of completing projects on time and the ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities effectively

·         Adaptive to changing learning environments and levels

·         Ability to learn new procedures and topics at a relatively quick rate

• Ability to work with little or no direction as necessary
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in relation to documentation, user guides and other materials used for training purposes

·         Excellent troubleshooting skills are required, including the ability to think quickly in a high-pressure situation, the ability to quickly and clearly communicate verbally and non-verbally.
·         Customer service orientation toward a diverse group of users who possess varying levels of technical skills. Troubleshooting often occurs when class is in session, technical support might occur via the telephone or in person with the instructor in front of the entire class.
·         Working knowledge of general electronics
·         Strong understanding of the Windows 7 and 8 operating system

Preferred Qualifications 

·         Experience with K-State Online, Microsoft Office applications, Dreamweaver, and Cascading Style Sheets

·         Hands-on training and/or experience in supporting user access to Microsoft Windows AD servers

·         Extensive knowledge and use of more complex Window-based applications, such as databases in a multi-user environment

·         Experience with Microsoft Windows domains and Windows Server environments

·         Experience in a higher education environment working with a team of technical staff and students

·         Team player

Salary Range: $42,000 - $47,000

Position Description:
The GIS Web Application Developer will be responsible for the design, creation, and
maintenance of custom Web GIS mapping and modeling applications associated
with the Climate Change and Mitigation Grant awarded to Kansas State University
through the NSF Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
(EPSCoR). This position will provide critical functional linkages between a
multidisciplinary group of researchers, the Kansas State University Weather Data
Library, and the Geographic Information Systems Spatial Analysis Laboratory
(GISSAL) at Kansas State University. Expectations include working with project
managers and researchers to identify needs and opportunities for GIS Web
applications that would serve diverse user groups such as the scientific community,
agricultural producers, educators, and the general public. Candidates are also
expected to collaborate with a GIS Data Manager in the creation and maintenance
of an online geoportal to promote the discovery and use of project geospatial data
resources, as well as the GIS-based Web services needed for application
development and deployment. Successful candidates at the ASSISTANT SCIENTIST
level should have completed, at minimum, a Master’s degree by the time of
appointment. Post-doctoral candidates are encouraged to apply at the RESEARCH
ASSOCIATE rank as ample opportunities exist to publish results of innovative basic
and applied research. The candidate must be able to work in a multi-cultural setting
and create an environment that fosters collegiality, diversity and teamwork.

Qualifications: M.S. degree with thorough familiarity with vector, raster, and network analysis
techniques and modeling approaches in GIS, custom GIS application development
with Web API’s such as Flex and Silverlight, Python scripting, cartographic design,
authoring and sharing GIS-based Web services, and good verbal, written, and
graphic communications. Strong commitment to expanding and fostering diversity.
Preferred qualifications include Ph. D. degree and experience developing mobile GIS
applications for iOS and Android platforms.
 

This is an excellent opportunity right now in Manhattan! My client is looking for the following:

-  Approx. 2-3 years exp with SQL
-  Experience with database management systems
-  Good communication skills.
 
This position will pay in the $70k range.  

The Kansas State University Office of Mediated Education is seeking applications for the position of Senior Web Front-end Developer. This position works with UI and application developers as well as K-State brand managers to create the look and feel of K-State IT websites and web applications. Knowledge and experience translating designs to standards-based, cross-browser compatible HTML and CSS, and experience with JavaScript are a must.
                                  
Responsibilities:
·         Plan, design, and develop innovative, functional websites, layouts, and templates in a collaborative team environment using modern web techniques and tools
·         Provide technical design and development decision-making for templates and reusable design content in line with K-State’s branding
·         Lead one to two developers in ensuring consistent, professional web interfaces are produced through the provision of guidelines, direct supervision and the adoption of industry best practices
 
Required qualifications:
·         Experience with current  versions of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
·         Experience with universal design and modern web standards
·         Bachelor’s degree in related field
·         Ability to stay organized and balance multiple concurrent projects
·         Desire to create cutting-edge websites and applications
 
Preferred Qualifications:
·         3 years’ experience in mobile design and responsive interfaces
·         2 years’ experience with distributed VCS such as Git or Mercurial
·         1 year of experience with Python, as well as web frameworks such as Django
 
Salary Range: Commensurate with skills and experience

Client builds awesome solutions for amazingly talented kids, coaches, and organizations. Everyone at the Client is part of the innovation team and has input on the solutions we create. We are passionate about sports and we love to have fun. We are located in the heart of America in Kansas City and employ the latest technologies and methods to keep skills sharp and minds active. If you are interested in becoming part of our team please drop us a line.
Software Engineer
 
Job description
As a Software Engineer, you have a penchant for working through complex and interesting problems. We have lofty goals and we need a lot of very smart people helping us to achieve them. We are looking for creative individuals who possess unique perspectives and think outside of the box. Excellent problem solving skills and a passion for quality a must. Our platforms are built on foundational computer science concepts including information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design, and many others. .NET and SQL Server experience is a plus, but we encourage candidates from all technical backgrounds to apply, as a variety of experience will help our team grow.
 
Qualifications
Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to solve problems and learn quickly
• Desire to learn new concepts and technologies

Preferred skills

• C# ASP.Net
• Microsoft SQL Server 2010
• Javascript/jQuery, AJAX, XHTML
• SOA Architecture
• Experience with web frameworks, e.g. ASP.NET MVC, Ruby on Rails, Django, etc.
• Strong Web Design Capabilities

The Department of Computing and Information Sciences at Kansas State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2013 from candidates working in the areas of high assurance computing, security and medical informatics.  This is a temporary, full-time appointment and can be renewed based on performance and availability of funding.  Preference will be given to candidates who will compliment the existing areas of strengths of the department which include high assurance systems, tools for developing, testing and verifying software systems, static analysis, security, and medical device software. Applicants should have a PhD degree in computer science or related disciplines.
 
The successful candidate will conduct research with faculty in the department in the areas of high assurance computing, security and medical informatics. The person will help in developing advanced software infrastructure and tools that can be transitioned into use by our partners.
 
Kansas State University is committed to the growth and excellence of the CIS department. The department offers a stimulating environment for research and teaching, and has several ongoing collaborative projects involving researchers in different areas of computer science as well as other engineering and science departments. The department has a faculty of nineteen, more than 100 graduate students, and 300 undergraduate students and offers BS, MS, MSE, and PhD degrees. Computing facilities include a large network of servers, workstations and PCs with more than 300 machines and a Beowulf cluster with 2000+ processors. The department building has a wireless network and state-of-the-art media-equipped classrooms. The department hosts several laboratories for embedded systems, software analysis, robotics, computational engineering and science, and data-mining. Details of the CIS Department can be found at the URL http://www.cis.ksu.edu/.

Position W0040895
 
The Kansas State University Office of Mediated Education (OME), Manhattan Kansas, is seeking applications for a Web Content Developer. The best applicants are individuals with creativity and design skills as well as HTML and CSS experience.  This position works with UI and application developers to create the look and feel of K-State IT websites and web applications. Knowledge of Photoshop/ Illustrator and experience translating design work from PSD to standards-based, cross-browser compatible HTML and CSS is a must. Our perfect applicant covers all of the above and has experience with JavaScript libraries like jQuery.
Responsibilities:
·         Design and develop innovative web designs and layouts in a collaborative team environment using modern web techniques and tools
·         Design and produce web-ready graphics and design elements for web development
 
Mandatory Qualifications:
·         Portfolio of representative work
·         Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
·         Experience with current  versions of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
·         Bachelor’s degree in related field or 3 years’ experience developing web visuals and digital media
·         Ability to stay organized and balance multiple concurrent projects
·         Desire to create cutting-edge websites and applications
    
Preferred Qualifications:
·         2 years’ experience in mobile design or responsive interfaces
·         2 years‘ experience with distributed VCS such as Git or Mercurial
·         2 years’ experience with web accessibility and usability standards
 
Salary Range: Commensurate with skills and experience