Systems and Facility Manager, Astronomy Department

Reporting to the John Monroe Van Vleck Professor of Astronomy, the Systems and Facility Manager will provide systems support to the Astronomy department and oversee the Van Vleck Observatory.

Responsibilities include: Administer the department's Solaris and Mac OS X servers and desktop computers. Manage the departmental teaching and on-campus research equipment (three optical telescopes and peripheral equipment). Run the public outreach program. Serve as a departmental liaison with Information Technology Services. For more information about the Wesleyan University Astronomy department and its facilities, go to: www.astro.wesleyan.edu.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications: BA degree in Astronomy, Physics, or a related subject. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with computing in an astronomical context. Proven ability to work with an undergraduate student population and communicate effectively with the general public.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree, a working knowledge of UNIX and Mac OSX, familiarity with small optical telescopes, CCDs and astronomical software including IRAF and IDL. Mechanical and electronic skills.

Qualified candidates should visit http://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/postings.html and select Staff Employment Opportunities to apply.

Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer M/W/D/V and welcomes applications from candidates who support diversity.