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09/16/2016
IT Project Coordinator
The American Ceramic Society
The American Ceramic Society is seeking an IT Project Coordinator to ensure the streamlined operation of IT vendor/contractor support services, association management system support, website project support, and technology-related operations in alignment with the business objectives of the organization. This individual will collaborate with internal and external business partners to ensure efficient operation of technology, and technology-related, solutions.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS and TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, or significant courses in computer science, or equivalent experience
- 3–4 years of vendor/contractor management and/or project management experience
- 2–3 years of information technology experience
- 1–2 years of website design/coding (WordPress) experience, familiarity with CSS, widgets, themes and plugins
- Operational knowledge of SQL server and related database helpful
- Requires strong technical capability, including understanding and ability to consult on website design and system integrations
- Experience with association management systems (particularly, Abila netFORUM is a PLUS)
- Experience with fulfillment service and customer service vendors
- Experience with Mac and Windows PC environments
- Experience and/or exposure to network security, backup & disaster recovery, and telecommunications
- Keen understanding of network servers, server hosting and off-site data storage
- Exposure to mobile device support (iPads, iPhones, Android devices)
- Experience or exposure with/to cPanel administration
ABOUT THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) is the leading international professional membership organization for ceramic, glass, and materials scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, sales professionals, educators, and students. ACerS publishes journals, periodicals, and books; organizes meetings and expositions; and offers technical information through web and print outlets. ACerS’s extensive website (ceramics.org) provides online access to its journals, Ceramic Tech Today newsblog, ACerS Bulletin membership magazine, videos, student and young professional career resources, and specialized technical knowledge. The Society serves over 11,000 members from more than 70 countries.
The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) (foundation.ceramics.org) is an initiative of ACerS to ensure that the global ceramic and glass industry is able to attract and train the highest quality talent available to work with this unique class of engineered materials.
A subsidiary of ACerS, the Ceramic Publications Company (CPC), serves the informational, educational, and professional needs of the ceramic arts community. CPC publishes Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated magazines, the Ceramic Arts Daily website (ceramicartsdaily.org), and operates the Potters Council membership organization. CPC provides members and subscribers with periodicals, books and videos, workshops, meetings and expositions, and an online community.
ACerS offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical and dental insurance, life and accident insurance, short/long term disability, paid time-off, and a deferred savings plan and is an EEO M/F/D/V Employer.
For immediate consideration, qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, along with salary requirement and references, via e-mail (preferred) to: jobs@ceramics.org
