Digital Projects Developer

Description

Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon invites applications for the Digital Projects Developer position at the Aubrey R. Watzek Library. Lewis & Clark is a selective liberal arts college with graduate programs in Education, Counseling Psychology, and Law.

Watzek Library’s Digital Services unit develops and maintains information resources and systems that support the academic activities of Lewis & Clark students and faculty. The department maintains the library website, off campus access to databases, and the library’s digital collections systems. The unit collaborates with librarians, faculty and other institutions on digital initiatives that advance the academic mission of Lewis & Clark. (See http://library.lclark.edu/lib/digitalinitiatives.html for examples of projects)

Reporting to the Digital Services Coordinator, the Digital Projects Developer performs advanced technical and creative work essential to Watzek Library’s services and digital initiatives. The Developer authors and modifies web software code and installs, configures and administers web content management software. The Developer manages technical projects and assures that deadlines are met and deliverables achieved. The Developer configures, supports and manages library systems that facilitate internal library workflows. The Developer also stays abreast of current and emerging technologies and determines appropriate ways to integrate these technologies into projects involving students and faculty. The Developer participates in and leads Watzek teams such as the Web Team.