Digital Projects and Analytics Manager - Gumberg Library
Salary: Commensuratewith experience
Benefits: The University offers generous benefits including paidtime off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions tothe retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.Learn more and explore benefits at
Location: Gumberg Library
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: /
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is the technical lead on ingestion of content intothe library's digital repositories, the co-developer of the library's data andassessment dashboards, and the front-line support for ETD related activities.
DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises the 100+ graduate students eachyear in fulfilling the graduation requirement of completing the ElectronicTheses and Dissertations (ETD) filing. Works with the University Registrar,Graduate Council, and designated representatives from each school in assistingstudents, managing submissions, creating and updating documentation, andmanaging records. Ensures compliance with university guidelines, copyright law,and Proquest publishing rules for each dissertation and thesis.
Builds and leads the development of specialized collections with theinstitutional repository (Duquesne Scholarship Collection) in collaborationwith faculty, students, the Spiritans, and other campus and external units.
Develops and provides instructional programs for management of research data asrelated to the institutional repository.
Assists the Head of Systems and Scholarly Communication with maximizing the$500,000+ library systems budget including the periodic review and replacementof the ILS and continuous evaluation of other library software products.
In collaboration with the Head of Systems and Scholarly Communication leads thedevelopment of the library analytics data collection and presentation on theGumberg Library Dashboards.
Completes other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education with a focus on analytics and datamanagement or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
1-3 years relevant work experience.
Preferred qualifications:
Master's degree in education or related field from an accreditedinstitution.
Alternatively,the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experienceand training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required toperform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, thefollowing:
Ability to work in a technology-rich andrapidly changing environment.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to develop and deliver instruction sessions.
Ability to work collaboratively with other university and library units.
Knowledge of trends and issues related to scholarly publishing.
Knowledge of programming data visualization tools (for example Power BI,Python, and Tableau).
Knowledge of statistics software (for example R and SPSS).
Knowledge of metadata standards (for example Dublin Core and METS/ALTO).
Knowledge of institutional repository software (for example Digital Commons andCONTENTdm).
Sensitivity to the need of each individual to be treated with dignity andrespect as it relates to the Mission of the University specifically.
Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.
APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.
DuquesneUniversity was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, theCongregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.
