ITC AV Smart Buildings Consultant, ARUP - Chicago, IL

ITC AV Smart Buildings Consultant

Description

At Arup, our innovative spirit compels us to express our ingenuity in unique ways —developing many of the world’s most innovative and sustainable buildings, transport and civil engineering projects. Our work shapes a better world. 

Arup is a global consulting and engineering firm of 11,000 creative minds. Our integrated approach to design brings together the best professionals to meet our clients’ needs.

The Information Technology & Communications group in the Chicago office of Arup is currently seeking a building technology consultant with an audiovisual and IT systems background.  The group is seeking a forward-thinking individual with a deep interest in moving the design and construction industry forward with intriguing and challenging projects.  The work will focus on technology systems design and what Arup calls “unified collaboration”, smart building, as well as smart city design and consulting.

The position’s responsibilities will involve:

•    Consulting project work, designing and overseeing the completion of building technology projects

•    Audiovisual consulting at a higher lever with unified collaboration projects which focus on space and system design; unified collaboration; space utilization, scheduling, and automation; as well as operations

•    Acting in the role of an Audiovisual Owner’s Representative for important clients, overseeing the global roll-out of systems based upon the firm’s global audiovisual standards

•    In the future, design of IT and communication systems including: structured cabling, wired and wireless voice and data networks, healthcare systems, airport systems, CCTV, access control, intercom, public address, control systems and general applications of technology to the built environment.

•    Full project delivery, including narrative design briefs / programs; studies; sketches; decision matrices; 3D design and BIM model work; contract 2D drawing packages; Div 25 & 27 specifications; and CA work

•    Willingness to travel on a non-regular basis to deliver world-leading leading projects

Qualified applicants shall have the following:

•    InfoComm CTS with interest in achieving CTS-D

•    Interest in multi-discipline work and growth

•    Minimum of six years of experience in the industry

•    Excellent interpersonal skills will be needed to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, architects, engineers, contractors and other team members

•    Familiar and experienced in working with Microsoft Office products, including Visio, Project, and One Note

•    Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.  Must be a highly motivated, proactive self-starter who is willing to take on new challenges and learn on the fly

•    Knowledge of BMS, lighting, and shade control systems a plus

•    Experience in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and BluBeam as well as delivering technology consulting projects in BIM a plus

•    LEED AP BD+C certification a plus

Job Number: 1130719
Category: IT & Comms Systems
Location: 

Chicago, Illinois

Associate Director of Institutional Research, Southern New Hampshire University - Manchester, NH

Associate Director of Institutional Research 

Southern New Hampshire University

March 27, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

3-5 years

Website: 

http://www.click2apply.net/xbjpqnd

Location: 

Manchester, NH

Shape the future of higher education at one of the nation's fastest-growing and most dynamic private, nonprofit universities. Help drive student success in a unique culture of innovation that values teamwork, openness and diversity. Enjoy a highly competitive benefits package from an organization ranked a Best College to Work For seven years in a row by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is currently seeking an Associate Director of Institutional Research. The Associate Director is responsible for supporting the university's institutional research activities including collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting information for strategic decision making. Serves as a subject matter expert in providing technical, analytical and research support to SNHU's University College, the unit supporting traditional-age undergraduates in a residential, on-campus experience. The Associate Director of Institutional Research reports to the Associate Vice President of Research & Planning and is a member of the Institutional Effectiveness Group in the Office of the Provost. This position will make recommendations that have substantial impacts to operating and capital budgets. This position will be available on or around June 1, 2015.

• Design and implement ad-hoc and automated reports through SQL and other related programming languages through the use of querying tools

• Maintain an interactive academic dashboard to provide essential key indicators to the university. Conceptualize and design further enhancements as determined by user needs

• Process and manage the university’s data and reports via a scheduler tool in support of the Associate Vice President of Research & Planning

• Develop and manage surveys concerning informational needs of various units while delivering comprehensive summary reports for multiple stakeholder audiences

• Maintain automation of Course Evaluation summaries for different audiences

• Design and support ancillary Microsoft Access databases and SharePoint sites to store unique data needs of various campus units

• Maintain active engagement with different units on campus to foster effective collaboration. Work closely with appropriate college offices in research and statistical analysis that may be needed for various projects

• Provide workshops and consulting service/training to faculty and staff about best practices to interpret data and understand reports for strategic and operational decision-making

• Work with and train student interns

Job Requirements

• A master’s degree in the social sciences, business, education, information technology, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in a research, analytics, or related position

• Experience with querying tools such as Cognos, Informer, Crystal Reports, SAS Web Intelligence, or Microsoft Query

• Detailed knowledge of Excel formulas and pivot table functions

• Conceptual understanding of relational databases

• Ability to communicate complex results clearly – especially to nonspecialists – in written and graphical formats as well as through presentations

• Ability to complete complex tasks with minimal supervision

• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Director of Workforce Partnerships, Wilbur Wright College - Chicago, IL

Director of Workforce Partnerships College to Careers - IT - WIL0000445 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Wilbur Wright - Director of Workforce Partnerships College to Careers - IT

Wilbur Wright is seeking a Director of Workforce Partnerships in their College to Careers program. 

This is an exciting time in the history of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois and among the largest in the nation. CCC has launched Reinvention, a nationally recognized initiative to ensure even greater student success and outcomes across the system. As a part of this initiative, CCC has also joined with the City of Chicago and top industry, university, and community partners to bolster the relevance of City Colleges’ occupational credentials and prepare students for careers in seven key industry sectors – Business; Healthcare; Transportation, Distribution and Logistics; Hospitality and Culinary; Manufacturing; and Information Technology (IT).

Wilbur Wright College, located on the northwest side of the city and serving over 23,000 students, serves as the Hub of IT at CCC. Therefore, Wright helps to lead in the development and coordination of the IT programs at CCC. These programs include certificates and associates degrees in computer science, networking, security, and web development that prepare students for careers and advanced degrees in these sectors. To help lead these efforts in partnership with faculty and the C2C administrative team, Wright seeks an innovative, collaborative professional with experience in career and workforce development to join the C2C team as the Director of Workforce Partnership.

The Director of Workforce Partnerships (DWP) works with the Dean and Associate Dean of C2C to develop programs that help students secure employment or advance in careers in the IT industry. The DWP is a key liaison to outside partners, including but not limited to the IT industry, community organizations, and governmental organizations. The DWP is responsible for working with these partners to provide various employment-related support services and ensuring that our programs align to the needs of the industry. Therefore, the DWP is responsible for outreach, relationship management, and tracking of progress to ensure that programs, partnerships, and strategies align with the shared interests of City Colleges' students and key regional and national employers. The DWP will be held accountable to a set of quantitative and qualitative metrics that align with the C2C’s Workforce and Economic Development's strategy.

The Director, Workforce Partnerships, College to Careers supports the Dean and Associate Dean, College to Careers in assuring students secure employment or advance in careers that will make a material economic impact in the life of the student and the future of the city. Responsible for directing outreach and opportunity creation at the College level for a specific Cluster, and responsible for relationship management, relevant correspondence and tracking of progress to assure that programs, partnerships, and strategy align with the shared interests of City Colleges' students and key regional and national employers.

The position will be held accountable to a set of quantitative and qualitative metrics that align with the Office of Workforce and Economic Development's strategy.

• Works with Dean and District Office staff to proactively assist in identifying local, regional and national opportunities for public/private partnerships to support College to Careers students' employment and career advancement efforts and training to enable students to secure jobs in the IT industry. 
• Manages relationships with non-profits (e.g. community based organizations, other educational institutions, etc.) and government to support the College to Careers program efforts to secure employment or career advancement for students. 
• Researches and analyzes the education, non-profit, and industry landscapes to identify promising practices or other opportunities for the development and introduction of new programs, or changes to existing programs, to improve outcomes. 
• Along with CCC Department of Workforce partners (District Office), assists in aligning City Colleges' workforce and economic development strategy with local, regional and City efforts to assure the best outcomes and assure that City Colleges is a national example of excellence in workforce and economic development, consistent with, or in the creation of, best practices. 
• Along with CCC Department of Workforce partners (District Office), enhances partnerships with industry, government and community partners to maintain and improve the City Colleges’ position as a significant local resource for state-of-the-art training for businesses in the region. 
• Participates in comprehensive workforce education partnerships and strategic alliances with businesses to promote City Colleges' for credit and non-credit offerings and supports the vision of the College to Careers program to impact regional and national workforce and economic development policy. 
• Supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of an integrated and effective workforce and economic development system and articulates City Colleges' role in a seamless system of workforce and economic development. 
• Assists CCC Department of Workforce partners (District Office) in the development of relationships and manages relationships in the implementation of the long-range plan and strategy for workforce and economic development for a College to Careers program. 
• Works with CCC Department of Workforce partners (District Office) to develop and support workforce and economic development policies, procedures and standards and monitors outcomes and drivers of success for students in all workforce, occupational, and economic development programs. 
• Monitors and helps develop outcome tracking metrics that confirm the value of programs and partnerships over time to assure that students and partners are achieving the stated goals. 
• Identifies potential local, state, and federal funding sources for existing College to Careers programs and new program development and assesses impact and requirements while facilitating efforts to strategically secure the correct resources. 
• Along with the Executive Director, Workforce Partnerships, supports the VC, Workforce and Economic Development's role as the chief District liaison to business associations and government entities, and represents the college at appropriate meetings, conferences, and events. 
• Collaborates with all College departments and offices for seamless integration of the programs offered through Workforce and Economic Development. 
• Provides periodic assessment of project progress to the Dean, College to Careers and the Executive Director of Workforce Partnerships. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Perks of this Role:
Full health benefits, 403(b) & 457(b) investment plans, paid vacation/holidays and City Colleges tuition waiver. Plus, enjoy working with a group of people who really love what they do. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit our benefits page.

 

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree in IT-related field, Business, Economics, Public Administration, Sociology or a closely related field. Master’s degree in IT-related field strongly preferred. 
• Minimum of five-years experience in the IT industry with workforce development, hiring and/or professional education experience. 
• Passion, enthusiasm, and awareness about the changing nature of the IT profession, from start-ups and individual practitioners to large-cap companies. 
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in job creation through a role in private industry, government, education, or a community based organization. Deep understanding of private industry structure and staffing needs. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in managing projects and programs that enhance economic development and create jobs. 
• Ability to develop, lead and coordinate diverse program services with numerous agencies, business customers, educational institutions and participants simultaneously 
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, interpersonal and presentation skills. 
• Excellent negotiation and mediation skills. 
• Knowledge of and experience in the use of technology in the workplace. 
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in prior work experience. Ability to work with a diverse, energetic team in a fast-paced environment. 
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends. 
• Travel in and out of the District may be required.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. 

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

Thank you for your interest in CCC!

 

https://cccconnect.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=WIL0000445&lang=en

Permitting Systems Business Analyst - City of Bellingham, WA

Permitting Systems Business Analyst 

City of Bellingham, WA

October 13, 2014 

Professional Area: 

Information Technology / GIS

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

360-778-8228

Email: 

hr@cob.org

Website: 

http://www.cob.org/employment

Location: 

Bellingham, WA

SALARY:	$4,902.00 - $5,853.00 Monthly $58,824.00 - $70,236.00 Annually

Please visit www.cob.org/employment to apply. Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm on Friday October 31st, 2014.

Responsible for implementing, integrating, troubleshooting and maintaining the City’s permitting enterprise software system and workflow, which includes processes and systems that support building and land use review and approval. Partners with IT and key staff from other City Departments for planning, implementation, and maintenance efforts related to the enterprise software system. Works closely with customers, vendors, management and technical staff to analyze, document and identify business and technical solutions to business problems and needs. Works with staff to identify workflow gaps and generates automatic processes and reports from the permitting system. Reports permitting data to various outside entities and the public; identifies and designs process improvements in relationship to the permitting system and the public experience with permitting processes and approvals. Trains existing and new staff on permitting systems. Oversees business licensing reporting and public questions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Acts as department project manager or team leader for the development of new or revised Permitting enterprise software system, processes and related systems and procedures. Develops implementation, maintenance, and communication plans. Drafts or revises related policies and procedures. Assigned lead responsibilities on an on-going basis for management of Permitting Systems, including annual project and maintenance planning. Monitors project budget, assuring expenditures are within approved budget.
2. Recommends process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy that must be approved by appropriate leadership prior to implementation. Serves as a key liaison with employees in other departments, third parties, and other stakeholders. Uses project management skills in managing projects. May provide overall project management for a given Permitting initiative. Assists in identifying and defining systems and process alternatives capable of meeting business needs.
3. Provides end user security management and content management for Permitting systems. Provides support for fee changes, work flow changes, and other system process modifications. Participates in change management control of Permitting systems. Works with IT Services to control access to Permitting systems data. Helps provide support of Permitting systems through the IT Services Help Desk.
4. Develops plans and leads staff on the testing and implementation of system upgrades and modifications. Works with Information Technology staff and system vendors to identify and implement upgrades. Assures modifications and upgrades are successfully tested before implementation to the live environment. Reports systems issues to systems vendors and works with vendors to resolve the issues. Documents processes and results.
5. Utilizes standard reporting tools to write, maintain and support a variety of reports or queries. Helps maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data. Develops standard reports for ongoing customer needs and ad hoc queries as needed, working with staff to identify information requirements. Works with Information Technology staff to resolve complex reporting issues.
6. Develops and documents work flow processes to create efficiency in the operation of Permitting Systems. Works with Information Technology staff to implement complex work flow processes.
7. Plans and provides, or arranges training classes, for staff as needed on the use of Permitting Systems. Includes initial training for new users, training on new processes or training to groups on specific functionality. Develops user procedures, guidelines and documentation.
8. Supports best practices for system and process change management, documentation of system processes and business practices, and the development of standards for processes.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in an office setting with extensive time spent at a computer workstation with some travel between City of Bellingham locations.  Works in an environment with frequent interruptions.  Some travel to professional meetings required.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, computer science, management information systems,  public or business administration or related field.
• Three years of relevant experience working in a municipal planning and community development department.
• Three years of experience supporting computer systems including experience in systems implementation.
• Certification as a Permit Technician by International Code Council (ICC) preferred.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the skills, knowledge, and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.  Necessary knowledge, skills and abilities would include a thorough knowledge of permitting processes and data.

Director of Finance and IT, Park District of Highland Park - Highland Park, IL

Director of Finance and IT | Park District of Highland Park
POSTED ON AUG 22, 2014 AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

SUMMARY: The Director of Finance and IT is responsible to the Executive Director, for the oversight and direction of the activities of Finance and Information Technology. Monitors activities for compliance with applicable rules, laws and procedures. The Finance and IT Division provides general business and technology services to the District. THIS POSITION IS CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL AND STRICT ADHERENCE TO THE EMPLOYEE CODE OF ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES IS REQUIRED. 

I. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include, but NOT LIMITED to the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Set vision and direction for Finance and IT. - Oversee the general management of technology and finance for the District as a whole. - Set vision and direction for the technology and finance departments. Develop goals, objectives and priorities for direct reports and for assigned areas. Monitor to ensure desired results are achieved. - Supervise, plan and coordinate fiscal and financial operations for the District; develop and implement procedures and technical processes pertaining to accounting systems and make recommendations to the Park District Board or the Executive Director concerning fiscal policies; ensure the preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports. - Develop policies and procedures for assigned departments and the District as a whole. - Oversee and coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of system processes and administrative procedures for the District. - Direct the planning and implementation of the District's information processing system; recommend the need for additional computer hardware and software and develop procedures for the efficient and effective use of the system; arrange for system expansion, maintenance and repair; review and evaluate requests for new applications or modification to current applications. - Develop strategies and oversee the preparation of facility and District budgets, budget appropriation ordinance, tax levy and bond issues. - Perform long-range financial planning relating to the operation and expansion of facilities; develop the fiscal planning required for the implementation of the five year capital program; provide financial input to the development and implementation of projects requiring the issuance of bonds. - Ensure District-wide fiscal controls and data integrity. - Serve as the authorized agent for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). - Ensures District-wide complaince with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. - Attend Board meetings and present issues and recommendations to the Board. - Maintain a good working relationship with other community agencies, exchanging information, procedures and ideas for mutual benefit. - Develop and maintain ongoing intergovernmental agreements projects in cooperation with the City and School District. - Provide interdepartmental support by providing fiscal and accounting advice, direction and leadership. - Perform special projects and studies as requested by the Park District Board or Executive Director as deemed necessary for the continued sound business and fiscal management of the District. - Perform other Park District related duties as assigned by the Executive Director. 

II. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Select, organize, train and manage several subordinate supervisors, some of which also supervise employees, all within Finance and IT. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Further maintains a good relationship with all other departments. 

III. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in business, public administration or a related field; Master's degree preferred. At least ten years progressive successful experience in the field and training; however, experience should not be measured in time alone - quality of previous experience as well as its similarity to the needs of the current position should be a determining factor. Supervisory experience required. Preference given to experience in municipal parks and recreation. Ability to apply education, training and work experience to improve performance of organization. Related professional certification preferred. 

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software as well as the ability to learn additional software and systems required for business transactions. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: American Red Cross CPR/ AED Certification; Related field certification; Valid drivers license S

ALARY RANGE: $110,000 - $125.000, based on qualifications The Park District of Highland Park is an equal opportunity employer.

LOCATION:

Highland Park, IL 60035
United States

HOW TO APPLY:

For consideration, please submit an application via our website, www.pdhp.org, and upload a cover letter, resume and salary history as part of your submission.