Assistant Director of NNLM Web Services Office

Description

Under a five-year cooperative agreement (2021 – 2026) with the National Library of Medicine, the HSHSL serves as the headquarters for the NNLM Web Services Office (NWSO). NWSO is responsible for developing and maintaining reliable Web services for NNLM in compliance with the US Department of Health & Human Services information policies. The Assistant Director of NWSO is responsible for leadership and development of NNLM web projects and the infrastructure that supports them.

The NNLM consists of seven Health Sciences Libraries functioning as Regional Medical Libraries covering the United States as well as three national offices and three national centers. For more information about the structure and purpose of the NNLM, please visit https://nnlm.gov/about/about-nnlm

Reporting to the Executive Director of NWSO, the Assistant Director of NWSO provides oversite and leadership of the NWSO staff, including a web developer and a systems administrator. In collaboration with staff and the Executive Director, the Assistant Director of NWSO will support Drupal and Wordpress websites, a Moodle Learning Management System, and several additional related systems. Previous management experience is desirable but not necessary.

This is a grant-funded, non-permanent status faculty appointment renewable on an annual basis. This position will be at the rank of Librarian II or III. The incumbent will be eligible for promotion and is expected to participate fully as a member of the library’s faculty.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee, plan, and develop the knowledge infrastructure, tools, and digital resources supporting NWSO and the NNLM.
• Provide day-to-day operational support and track progress for NWSO's ongoing projects.
• Maintain an open dialog with stakeholders – including NNLM, RMLs, Offices, and Centers – regarding the development of infrastructure and services.
• Supervise NWSO staff including a Web Developer and a Systems Administrator, setting goals consistent with  NNLM and HSHSL goals and initiatives.
• Conduct periodic training and feedback sessions for stakeholders for NWSO provided resources and tools.
• Respond to incoming support requests concerning NNLM technologies and troubleshoot issues.
• Balance technology needs of the NNLM with available budgets.
• Identify software to be used by RML, Office, and Center staff and assist them with selection and implementation of appropriate emerging technologies.
• Coordinate archiving of NNLM data and systems architecture.
• Oversee NNLM Web Advisory Team
• In collaboration with the NWSO Executive Director, provide strategic direction for NWSO initiatives.

Professional participation through presentations or publications regarding innovative library applications for practice or programs in health sciences libraries.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent advanced degree
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible library experience.
• Strong service orientation and ability to work effectively with colleagues, health professionals, and consumers in a diverse, multi-cultural community
• Experience working in technology support and/or development
• Good communication (public speaking and writing) and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity and experience working with Content Management Systems such as Drupal
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems such as Moodle

Preferred:

• Ability to develop, articulate, and advocate a vision for applications and knowledge-based systems and the resources needed to support them in a team setting.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Experience developing and supporting database driven applications
• Experience managing and developing staff.
• Demonstrated teaching and training experience.
• Knowledge of technology applications and trends in health sciences libraries.
• Comfort with change and experience in change management.

MINIMUM SALARY: $80,000, commensurate with experience

APPLICATIONS:
Application materials must include a CV/resume; cover letter which includes the source of advertisement; 3 references including names, titles, relationship to applicant, phone numbers, email addresses; and a separate signed/dated affidavit page (stating “I verify that my CV is current and accurate” - does not need to be notarized). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be given to complete applications received by July 9. 

BENEFITS: Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days and 14 holidays. Regular employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the University System of Maryland.

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