Digital Content Specialist - University of Bridgeport

Digital Content Specialist - University of Bridgeport. Reporting to the AVP Information Technology and CIO, the Digital Content Specialist supports initiates to create, disseminate, and archive electronic content across University enterprise platforms. These include: the ExLibris suite of library systems; Equella institutional repository; web; and Datatel sharepoint portal. The incumbent works closely with content managers across the University in academic and administrative departments to develop standards and policies; maintain metadata thesauri: maintain library web and portal presence; handle synchronous learning content; manage intellectual property and permissions; trouble shoot technical problems; and support content management system user groups. The Digital Content Specialist participates fully in developing the strategic direction of the University in managing digital content, and is responsible for researching emerging developments. He/she maintains relationships with the vendor community. Qualifications: Masters Degree in Library/Information Science or other relevant disciplines. 2 years experience working with content management systems e.g. library, institutional repositories, portal, web. Proven skills with open URL and link resolver technology. Demonstrated knowledge of content management, system tools, including html, CSS, and other proprietary authoring tools. Strong computer skills. Ability to learn new technologies quickly. Strong collaborative orientation, with excellent interpersonal and team skills. Familiarity with intellectual property and permissions management. Experience with building and maintaining a web site. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send letter of application and resume to: Department of Human Resources, Digital Content Specialist, University of Bridgeport, 126 Park Avenue, Wahlstrom Library 7th Floor, Bridgeport, CT 06604; hr@bridgeport.edu. Tel: 203-576-4588; Fax: 203-576-4601. The University of Bridgeport is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment.