[Dspace-general] Vacancy Announcement: Director of Digital Information Strategy, Duke University

[Winston Atkins]

Director of Digital Information Strategy                                 


Job Code/Title:  2418/ Senior Manager, IT 


Department:  Academic Affairs 

Job Level:  D 


Supervisor:  Provost 

Job Family:  8 


FTE:  1.0 

FLSA Status:  Exempt 


Date Created/ Reviewed:  02/26/08 

Term:  Four Years, with possibility of renewal


Position Summary 
Reporting to the Provost, the Director of Digital Information Strategy
directs and leads Duke's digital information management effort. A seasoned
facilitator of University alliances and collaboration, s/he works closely
with the senior administration, faculty, and staff to develop an
enterprise-wide digital information management strategy with defined
standards and feasible implementation plans.   
Responsibilities 

*	Chairs the Digital Information Management Committee, a group of
faculty, Library, Student Affairs and OIT staff, which advises the Provost
on issues related to the growing impact of digital materials and methods and
recommends policy and processes for digital information management. 
*	Engages schools, departments and other units, comprised of high
level staff around the university (for example, Chief Information Officers
for university and health system; University Librarian; associate deans of
the Fuqua and Pratt Schools, etc) in order to identify and maximize the
resources and support needed to manage digital information and plan for
their preservation. 
*	Provides project management support for demonstration projects by
assisting project sponsors with initial planning, defining resource
requirements and evaluating the results; monitors projects throughout the
University to ensure consistent application of standards, processes and
evaluation methodology.   
*	Documents the planning and implementation process, including the
proposed information architecture for Duke. 
*	Establishes an approach for consolidating data and eliminating
redundant systems across the University; guides the creation of policies
that control retention and disposal of data. 
*	Establishes metrics for evaluation and leads the assessment process.


*         Communicates effectively within the Duke community regarding
Committee goals and the benefits of consolidated data storage. 

*	In conjunction with counterparts at Dartmouth University, researches
best practices and trends in academic uses of digital repositories and
digital assets. 
*	Performs other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

*	None, but may direct the work of a staff assistant. 

Qualifications 
It is the expectation that all Duke University staff will demonstrate
exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position
responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration,
creative problem solving, continuous learning and a commitment to diversity.
In addition, managers and supervisors are expected to help develop a common
vision by providing clear direction and priorities, clarifying roles and
responsibilities, and promoting mutual understanding through effective
communication.  They are also expected to take the time to effectively plan
and evaluate performance, provide feedback, recognition and coaching, and
develop employees to achieve their personal and organizational goals.   
  
EDUCATION: 
Required: BA/BS 
  
Preferred: Advanced degree in an appropriate field; Project Management
certification (CPM). 
  
EXPERIENCE: 
Required:  Significant project management experience in information
technology, information management, corporate or university archives or a
relevant area, including significant experience working with large
collections of digitized materials; prior management experience involving
multiple operational units; demonstrated leadership, initiative, creativity
and sound judgment; effective interpersonal, oral and written communication
skills; excellent analytical and organizational skills; ability to engage a
variety of constituencies and build collaborative, productive relationships;
proven ability to grasp complex subjects and meet project deadlines;
demonstrated skill in workflow and data analysis; working knowledge of MS
Office applications. 
  
Preferred:  Prior experience working in higher education; possesses an
understanding that technologies can be used to enhance inter-operability
among and between digital repositories, enterprise systems, and academic
applications (e.g., course management systems); familiarity with current
digital repository technology and metadata standards, such as OAI, OKI
OSIDs, WebDAV, web services, Dublin Core. 
Working Conditions 
*         Normal office environment 
*         Occasional travel required 
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended
to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and
skills required of a person in this position. 
Salary and Benefits 
Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits
package includes 15 days vacation, 13 holidays, 12 days sick leave; health,
dental, disability and life insurance and support for professional
development and training. 
Application 
Send cover letter, detailed resume and the names, addresses (mailing and
e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to: Teresa Tillman,
Library Human Resources, at library-jobs at duke.edu.  Please include DIGITAL
INFO in the subject line.  Review of applications will begin in mid-March
and will continue until the position is filled. 
  
Applications which are missing any of the components listed above will not
be reviewed.  An electronic resume should also be submitted at
<http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html>
http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html - refer to Requisition # 400186548. 
  
Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The
Perkins Library System has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and is
actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our staff. 
 

 

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