| Job Number: | 22845410 | | Company Name: | KIPP | | Job Location: | San Francisco, CA US | | Job Category: | Education, Training, & Library |
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SharePoint Specialist
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Position: SharePoint Specialist
Type: KIPP Foundation
Start Date: 25-Jan-2010
Apply by: ASAP
Job ID: 290830-817 Last modified
Last Modified: 20-Jan-2010
SharePoint SpecialistOrganizational Overview:Who we are.
KIPP is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. There are currently 82 KIPP schools in 19 states and the District of Columbia serving over 20,000 students. Eighty percent of our students are low-income, and more than 90 percent are African American or t we do.
KIPP builds a partnership among parents, students, and teachers that puts learning first. By providing outstanding educators, more time in school learning, and a strong culture of achievement, we are focused on helping all of our students climb the mountain to college. And through a strategic, regional growth plan, KIPP plans to expand our network to 100 schools serving 25,000+ students by 2011—impacting the educational outcomes of more students in more underserved communities throughout the it matters.
Every day, KIPP students across the nation are proving that demography does not define destiny. Nationally, more than 80 percent of alumni from the original KIPP Academies have gone on to college. In 2007, 95 percent of our alumni matriculated to college-preparatory high schools—and have earned more than $25 million in scholarships and financial aid since 2000.
As we continue to achieve results in our growing network of schools, KIPP is redefining the notion of what is possible in public education. We are committed to sharing all that we learn in an effort to inspire other communities to consider the approach that has made KIPP schools e Overview:
The SharePoint Specialist will serve as the technical lead and primary administrator for the MOSS 2007 Server Farm at the KIPP Foundation. The SharePoint Specialist will participate in organization-wide initiatives which include collaboration and development of business intelligence solutions enhancing MOSS 2007. The KIPP Foundation uses Microsoft products and technologies for most of its implementations. The key products we work with are Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007, SQL Server 2008 and .NET 3.0.
The specialist will be the primary technical expert for all SharePoint development and integrations projects, which will include participation in implementation and technical supervision of work outsourced to consultants. This individual will also be responsible for designing, integrating and supporting existing applications built on the SharePoint platform.
This position will work closely with our regions and schools and will report to the Manager, Application Responsibilities:
* Own entire life-cycle of development of SharePoint-based applications, including written design documents, implementation of requested customizations, and comprehensive testing.
* Assist with the implementation of an information architecture that integrates various systems at KIPP Foundation and affiliated regions/schools with the goal of a long term sustainable architecture
* Manage SharePoint Infrastructure
* Manage vendor relationships around SharePoint initiatives
* Promote SharePoint technologies and spearhead user adoption
* Educate end users on best practicesQualifications:
* Proven experience in the design and development of complex solutions using Microsoft SharePoint 2007
* Candidate must have proficiency in .NET Framework, , XML, XSLT, Javascript, Web Services and AJAX.
* Candidate must have working knowledge of Visual Studio 2008, SharePoint Designer
* Experience with Workflow, InfoPath, Business Data Catalog, Excel Services
* Must demonstrate knowledge of Medium/Large Farms
* Experience providing technical assistance to teams and partnering with external consultants
* Experience deploying MOSS Servers, Web Applications, Site Collections and Sites
* Experience creating and deploying Solutions and Features
* Candidate must have administration knowledge of Windows Server 2003, 2008 and IIS
* Experience with Silverlight and Expression Studio a plus
* Excellent time management skills needed to balance multiple priorities and ensure delivery of high quality products
* Must be a motivated team player
* High level of attention to detail
* Strong oral and written communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
* Minimal travel required
* Model KIPP’s values at all timesThe KIPP Foundation - What We Believe:
* Sense of purpose. We are inspired to fulfill a mission larger than ourselves. We are a place for people who enjoy the roles we play in service to our schools and regions.
* Results. We work hard to deliver supports and services that are truly valuable to our schools and regions and the kids they serve. We are resilient, persisting through obstacles and collaborating across teams in pursuit of solutions.
* Respect. We appreciate all who are engaged in this challenging work and treat others as we would like to be treated.
* Constant learning and humility. We seek out and expect regular, constructive feedback, keeping in mind the limitations of our own experience. We recognize that compelling research, data, and personal experience offers us the opportunity to change our practices to best serve our children.
* Diversity and inclusivity. We are building an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and past work experiences can join our team and make significant contributions. We are particularly committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences or racial backgrounds of our pensation and Benefits:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401K plan, and a significant paid time-off package.
The KIPP Foundation provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and Location:
San Francisco, CA, ition Type:
Full-Time/Regular
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