Web Services Coordinator - The UConn Library seeks a collaborative and creative individual for the
position of Web Services Coordinator. The ideal candidate possesses a
strong user-centered focus and broad knowledge of library services and
current technologies to keep the site fresh and forward reaching,
creating new and innovative ways the UConn Library can create a quality
web experience.
The UConn Library consists of nine different physical locations,
including the Health Sciences Library in Farmington, forming the largest
public research collection in the state and playing a critical role in
the research and teaching mission of the University. The web environment
is complex in both variety of user resources and services and in
multiple information service platforms, all working seamlessly to serve
as the front door to thousands of users each day. As a critical source
of information for students, faculty, staff and the community, our web
environment aims to be nimble and easy to use for each specific audience
need.
This position reports to the Head
of Digital Infrastructure Services and serves a vital role in a wide
range of web services, both back-end and user-facing, representing
pieces of the full lifecycle of our web environment. Responsibilities
include information architecture, programming, design, content review,
accessibility, and engaging multiple stakeholders and users for
feedback, all requiring creativity and strong problem-solving skills.
The Web Services Coordinator contributes to the advancement of the UConn
Library through collaboration with colleagues and engagement with
Library-wide initiatives. Along with all UConn Library personnel, the
successful candidate makes a positive contribution to a culture of
inclusion and respect in all interactions within the Library and across
the University and exemplifies the UConn Library values of kindness and
trust, curiosity and inquiry, equity and inclusion, and having fun.
Appointment Terms: This is a full-time position based in Storrs,
Connecticut. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding
benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn and a
highly desirable work environment. Salary is dependent upon education,
qualifications, and experience.
To Apply: Applications must be submitted online using UConn Jobs at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/,
Staff Positions (Reference search #2020265) and include a cover letter,
detailed resume, and contact information for three professional
references. Nominations and inquiries should be sent in confidence to ellen.silbermann@uconn.edu. To ensure full consideration, inquiries and applications should be submitted by December 15, 2019.
Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the
successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. All
employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which
may be found at https://portal.ct.gov/ethics.
