MSU’s undergraduate student government filled one of its many open positions Monday.
Computer science sophomore David Wilson was hired as the director of Technology and Web site Affairs, now in charge of updating the ASMSU Web site and keeping the computers working.
“The kid’s a ninja,” said James Perra, ASMSU interim association director. “He’s pretty on the ball. Because of the amount of work that has appeared since I got up here, it’s nice to have someone who’s going to be a concrete person in the staff.”
Perra said there are five more positions left open in the organization, and he hopes things will run more smoothly now that they’re filling the gaps on the staff with students like Wilson.
“He’s an impeccable student,” Perra said. “He seems to have a diverse catalogue of knowledge in the field. I’m really glad to have him on board.”
Wilson, while new to ASMSU, is not new to computers. He’s had experience with several organizations developing Web sites. His experience, he said, will help him with the computer situation ASMSU is in.
“It’s pretty much a mess right now,” Wilson said. “There’s a lot of stuff I’d like to change right now. Looking through the software, it’s a lot of ’97, ’98 versions of programs. Hopefully I’m going to be changing around a lot.”
One of Wilson’s duties will be to update the Web site, that has not been updated since the spring, Perra said.
“Our business cards have the Web site on them, and I’m kind of embarrassed,” Perra said, laughing.
With all of his experience, Wilson said he was still surprised he received the position.
“I was kind of surprised because I’ve gotten turned down a lot,” he said. “But I told my parents and they were happy I got a job because they’re sick of giving me money.”
Human Resources Director Derek Werner said he was glad one position’s filled, so he can begin working on other positions.
“Obviously it’s really good for the organization,” he said.
Werner said they were more cautious in the hiring process because of the problems the Academic Assembly saw when Perra was hired as association director. Perra was named interim association director and the applications were reopened to make sure each candidate has a fair chance to apply.
“We just wanted to make sure we went about everything we were supposed to,” Werner said.
Perra said they were meticulous with the hiring process this time around and are looking forward to having Wilson begin working.
After one day on the job, Wilson said he’s anticipating a lot of work with the technology level at ASMSU.
“It’s going to be a challenge,” he said. “But I’m looking forward to it.”
