Hello
Have a look at http://www.jobs.ac.uk There may be something of of interest
there.
--On 03 May 2005 23:34 +0100 Amanda Hardy <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> First of all, I apologize if this message is intrusive or unwanted. I am a
> Blackboard support specialist in the US who is going to move to Birmingham
> in September, and am eager to find out any opportunities that may be
> available to me in the area's educational technology job field. A person
> at Blackboard, Inc. in London recommended that I join this list and "test
> the waters," to hopefully find out more information and to and meet
> potential colleagues. I hope that no one finds this message inappropriate.
>
> As I said, I am a US citizen moving to Birmingham come September. I have
> recently attained a Master of Science in Educational Technology, and have
> been working as Blackboard Assistance for the past 3 years at a university
> of about 18,000 students. This involves support and troubleshooting of all
> kinds to students and faculty on Bb5 and Bb6, as well as a range of other
> computer and software questions. I feel that I am a qualified individual
> and that I do very well at all that I do, but my need for a work permit
> makes my UK job search fairly difficult. I need all the help I can get in
> this respect.
>
> I am greatly hoping that anyone on this mailing list has advice or
> direction for me. I have already researched work permits thoroughly- what
> I am seeking now are opportunities in the Birmingham commute area, or a
> telecommute position. I know that Aston University uses Blackboard, but I
> am not sure what other universities, textbook publishers, or companies in
> the area use Blackboard or may have need of an educational technologist. I
> am diligently watching job sites and vacancy postings, but I appreciate
> any help that anyone is willing to give.
>
> Rather than clutter the mailing list, I ask that anyone who wishes to
> contact me do so at [log in to unmask] I am happy to answer questions,
> send a basic CV, and of course receive any help that I can get.
>
> Thank you,
> Amanda Hardy
> Boise State University
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Jake Gannon
Computing Services Dept
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0151 794 4458
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