Overview

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture is seeking a highly motivated and passionate technology enthusiast for the role of Academic IT Specialist. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a natural curiosity and enthusiasm for technology. They will effectively consult with faculty, staff, and students to identify technology needs related to research, and engagement, while putting their curiosity to work learning and understanding emerging technologies in Digital Agriculture and Agriculture Technology.

 

This is an onsite at the Purdue University West Lafayette campus.

The position has a target salary of $60,100 – $79,975 commensurate with education and experience.

 

About Us:

Purdue University Ranked #5 Most Innovative University in America.

 

Purdue’s College of Agriculture Ranked #3 in the U.S. & #5 in the World.

 

Working in the College of Agriculture at Purdue University provides a stimulating and supportive environment for employees to grow and develop their careers while making a positive impact on the world.

  • Professional Development: The College of Agriculture offers numerous professional development opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and conferences, to help employees stay up-to-date with the latest developments in their fields.
  • Collaborative Inclusive Environment: The College of Agriculture at Purdue University values collaboration and teamwork, which fosters a supportive and engaging work environment. Employees have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of colleagues and students who are passionate about agriculture, food science, and natural resources.
  • Impactful Work: Employees in the College of Agriculture have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on society by contributing to research and education programs that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, such as feeding a growing population, sustaining natural resources, and developing innovative technologies to improve the agriculture industry.
  • Location: Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, which is a vibrant college town with a strong sense of community. It offers a wide range of cultural and recreational activities, excellent schools, and affordable living options.

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

 

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience Needed:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Four (4) – Five (5) years of experience in an IT-related field

 

Skills Needed:

  • Demonstrated proficiency in working with a diverse group of people from faculty to technical partners
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies in Digital Agriculture and Agriculture Technology
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong desire to learn and adapt to rapidly changing technologies
  • Knowledge of information security and data privacy standards
  • Adeptness in problem-solving and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Experience with:
  • hardware maintenance of advanced computer peripherals and networking systems required
  • hardware platforms, infrastructure systems and integration processes
  • Experience:
  • monitoring and maintaining enterprise applications platforms such as Windows or Linux
  • working with vendor customer support on issue resolution

 

Preferred

  • Able to identify and understand core IT to emerging technologies and capabilities that enable academic activities in higher education
  • Experience:
  • implementing and using advanced hardware such as unmanned aerial vehicles, wireless networking technologies, and Internet of Things devices
  • in Digital Ag and emerging Ag Tech
  • working at a university or higher education environment
  • Professional experience in enterprise level networking, including Internet of Things technologies including LoRa and LoRa WAN
  • Micro controller, PCL experience and knowledge of Raspberry PI, Campbell scientific data loggers, etc.

Additional Information:

  • Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period
  • Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
  • Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

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