Title: Head of Systems Development,(Non-Tenured Track, FP666A)
Agency: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Location: Norfolk, VA
FLSA:
Hiring Range:
Full Time or Part Time:
Job Description:
The ODU Libraries Head of Systems Development is responsible for oversight and management of the key information systems that support Libraries’ functions and services. This position oversees the work of the Systems Administrator and the Brickell Library Systems Librarian to coordinate enterprise solutions including the integrated library system and discovery layer (Clarivate Alma Primo VE, OCLC Worldshare Management System), institutional repository (Digital Commons), link resolver (EZ Proxy), interlibrary loan (ILLiad), Special Collections and University Archives (Preservica), and Springshare product suite.
This position acts as primary administrator of the Libraries’ website and intranet, in collaboration with the Web Advisory Team and University Communications, and oversees the management of the Brickell Medical Sciences Library testing lab. This position identifies, develops and manages adoption of technology infrastructure necessary to meet current and future needs of faculty, students, and Libraries personnel. Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Considerations:
1. Some knowledge of information technology support ticketing systems and workflows
2. Some knowledge of user authentication/authorization protocols
3. Some demonstrated proficiency in programming or scripting languages, relational database management, systems analysis, and/or using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
4. Some administrative and management experience in an academic or other library of comparable size
5. Some experience managing technologies such as open source systems, electronic resources, server infrastructure, network infrastructure, or digital collections
6. Advanced degree or coursework work in a relevant subject area such as computer science
7. Some knowledge of standards and best practices for web accessibility and ADA compliance
8. Some familiarity with version control systems such as Git
9. Graduate or undergraduate degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.