Senior Technical Specialist (IT) (Learning Sciences & Assessment Department) [NIE]

About The National Institute Of Education (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore's national teacher education institute, and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation's education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education, and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

The National Institute of Education (NIE) invites applications for a Senior Technical Specialist in Information Technology (IT) in the Learning Sciences & Assessment (LSA) Department. This role will provide you with the experience and opportunity to work in a dynamic department with faculty members, staff, and students of NIE/NTU.

Job Description

We seek a highly organized and proactive Senior Technical Specialist in IT. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading and managing IT operations of the LSA department along with other Technical Specialists in the department and in collaboration with ACIS, NIE's main IT department.

Key Responsibilities

1. IT laboratories management: Lead and perform maintenance and upgrading (when necessary) of department's IT assets (approximately 100 computers and 10 commercial applications).
2. IT budgeting and purchases: Propose and monitor department's IT-related budget.
3. IT laboratories support: Provide classroom support to instructors in the use of IT assets and educational technology applications.
4. Emerging technologies support: Provide support for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence for education.
5. Curriculum support: Support course coordinators in e-learning contents management including AI/machine learning-related course materials.
6. System administration: Manage and maintain department's virtual servers in collaboration with ACIS, NIE's main IT office.
7. Web applications: Manage and maintain department's web applications in collaboration with ACIS, NIE's main IT department.
8. Student research administration: Manage and archive department's students' research data.

Requirements

1. A University degree in Information Technology or related field.
2. Minimum of 2 years IT operations or development experience.
3. Knowledge or experience in AI/machine learning and programming (Java, Python, etc.) strongly preferred.
4. Ability to work independently and proactively.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
6. This role requires overtime support for evening classes. We are seeking a candidate who is flexible and can adapt to varying schedules as needed.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 22 November 2024. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.

Hiring Institution: NIE