Animal Health Technician

Company: University of California- Riverside
Location: Riverside
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Auxiliary Services is currently recruiting for a Senior Systems Manager. Auxiliary Services comprises six units, within a combined budget of over $130 million, over 300 career staff, over 950 student staff, and 2.6 million in building square feet on 160 acres. The operations include Auxiliary Administration, Campus Business Services, Early Childhood Services, Housing Services, Dining and Hospitality Services, and Transportation and Fleet Services. The Senior Systems Manager will provide IT guidance and management for Auxiliary Systems (AS) with a heavy emphasis on Housing (StarRez, TMA, Velocity) and Dining & Hospitality Services (FoodPro, Transact POS) systems but will also work with programs utilized by Transportation Services (T2), Campus Business Services (Transact, ServiceNow) and Early Childhood Services along with campus backbone programs such as Banner and Blackboard. Establishes the vision for technology and systems solutions for the organization, including reviewing all hardware and software investments and making on-going recommendations; will be responsible for gaining individual and collective unit awareness to ensure departmental objectives are met. Directly supervises Housing and Dining data system administrators/analysts and other program/tech support. Remains abreast of industry trends and emerging solutions for Auxiliary-type operations to ensure the appropriate use of systems and presents ideas to team leaders to meet strategic goals. Works across University functions to enhance a Business Systems culture that fosters communication, collaboration, integration, automation, continuous development and improvement. Establishes how the Business Systems team functions, supports and integrates with AS internal as well as campus external activities; closely partners with campus Information Technology Solutions (ITS) and serves as the primary AS representative for the AS/ITS MOU. Is expected to create Business Systems practice and implement strategies to develop standard operating procedures (SOP's), auditing, and compliance of all systems used to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and the proper operational leverage of all systems. Establishes and recommends changes to policies which affect the overall AS organization to improve testing and analysis processes. Administers campus policies that directly affect the team and their assignments. Has oversight for the development of training and cross training programs for direct and indirect staff on systems to ensure continuity of service, and operations of all systems. Determine needs for emergencies that may affect organizational systems/business and expected to provide response and support. Job Requirements:

• Performing daily observations of animal colonies for signs of illness and follows-up on animals reported ill on Animal Health Reports.
• Educating personnel in proper routine handling and care of animals and working with PIs on preparing and feeding special diets.
• Participating in and/or conducts teaching activities by demonstrating techniques or procedures which are recorded and maintained as official documentation for regulatory compliance.

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