Digital Media Specialist

Description

Posting Title: Digital Media Specialist
Campus: University of Colorado Denver
Position Type: Tenured/ Tenure-track
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position/Posting Description
The Auraria Library, serving the University of Colorado Denver, Downtown Denver Campus; Metropolitan State University of Denver; and the Community College of Denver seeks a dynamic, energetic and innovative Digital Media Specialist. Reporting to the Digital Initiatives Librarian, this position will collaborate with a wide range of library units and campus students, staff and faculty in order to envision, plan, implement, and maintain user-oriented digital technologies—including upgrades—and to support their adoption and usage in an academic library environment.

Examples of Work Performed
• Works with Digital Initiatives Librarian, Communications and Marketing Director, and Web Development Team to enhance usability, innovation, and reach of digital collections and other educational objects, including books, journals, and videos.
• Coordinates with liaison librarians the acquisition and management of pre-packaged content, and, if needed, identification of additional material, for use with interactive Digital Discovery Wall and instructing and collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and liaison librarians in Wall’s use
• Provides expert consultation in the use of professional design and multimedia production software deployed in public computing areas (Adobe Creative Suite; Final Cut Pro, etc.)
• Provides expert support in proper use and handling of multimedia production equipment
• Investigates and recommends adoption and implementation of new library user-oriented technologies, software, and tools—especially in high impact library learning spaces
• Collaboratively develops web-based digital projects and exhibits in the humanities and sciences
• Interfaces with collection development and instruction librarians when appropriate to determine direction of user-oriented projects and technologies.
• Contributes to creation, programming, curriculum integration, and maintenance of Auraria Library Maker Spaces
• Actively participate and contribute ideas and suggestions to accomplish department and organization goals.
• Provide formal and informal technology training to library staff and student workers.
• Holds face-to-face meetings with campus faculty, offering advice on the use of media production technology, digital media, and related technologies, concepts, and practices.
• Make recommendation for hardware and software purchases.

Required Education/Experience/Skills (Minimum Qualifications):
• Bachelor’s degree (digital media, educational technology, or related field preferred)
• 2 years of experience in digital media, educational technology or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Proficiency in Final Cut Pro and other video editing software and transcoding tools
• Proficiency in Apple and Windows-based computer systems
• Experience using scanners, image capture devices, and a variety of multimedia production equipment in the creation of digital exhibits or other projects
• Experience with and knowledge of Drupal or similar web content management systems

Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of technology trends and the ability to investigate, recommend, and implement new technologies
• Ability to act independently and creatively with a high degree of initiative in the delivery of new and innovative technologies
• Confident in experimentation in the implementation of new technologies and educational philosophies
• Ability to instruct a wide array of individuals, including faculty and students, in the use of a variety of creative technologies and software.
• Ability to learn new skills
• Ability to complete work within specified deadlines
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective presentation and listening skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Graduate degree in digital media, educational technology or related field

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience deploying and operating media production equipment, including video cameras, digital single lens reflex (dSLR) cameras, and playback devices (VCRs, cassette decks, etc.)
• Experience deploying and calibrating digital scanning equipment for the creation of high-quality curated digital installations and web-based exhibits
• Experience creating online exhibits via Omeka, Drupal, or a similar content/asset management system
• Experience in delivering library technology instruction to diverse stakeholders, employing both online and face-to-face models
• Experience in academic libraries or higher education
• Experience using a variety of social media tools to enhance digital assets


Position Classification and Salary:
This position is an Exempt Professional/non-faculty, at-will position. Minimum salary is $45,000/yr and is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/pbs/
Library and Campus Information
The downtown campus is located in the heart of the city’s commercial, cultural and recreational district. Its location in downtown Denver attracts a diverse population, comprising primarily commuters, and a growing residential student housing population that has evolved to provide students with a dynamic undergraduate experience. This diversity is enriched by our commitment to a philosophy of inclusion, embedded in all aspects of campus life from its community members, curriculum, research and community service, allowing for the creation of a learning environment that welcomes, embraces, sustains and celebrates the unique and shared experiences of faculty, staff and students.
The Library is dedicated to providing an environment which stimulates and nourishes the growth of ideas. This is accomplished through collections and services that support the curriculum, ranging from vocational training to doctoral programs. For more information about the Library and the campus, visit: http://library.auraria.edu
The downtown campus is located in the heart of the city’s commercial, cultural and recreational district. Its location in downtown Denver attracts a diverse population, comprising primarily commuters, and a growing residential student housing population that has evolved to provide students with a dynamic undergraduate experience. This diversity is enriched by our commitment to a philosophy of inclusion, embedded in all aspects of campus life from its community members, curriculum, research and community service, allowing for the creation of a learning environment that welcomes, embraces, sustains and celebrates the unique and shared experiences of faculty, staff and students.
The Library is dedicated to providing an environment which stimulates and nourishes the growth of ideas. This is accomplished through collections and services that support the curriculum, ranging from vocational training to doctoral programs. For more information about the Library and the campus, visit: http://library.auraria.edu
The University of Colorado strongly supports the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act require that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.


Application Information:
Applications will only be accepted electronically at www.jobsatcu.com, job posting #C/U01037
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but review of applications will begin on 08/15/13
Applicants must submit the following items:
*A cover letter detailing why their skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position.
*A current CV/resume that includes dates of employment.
*The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references
Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.
Questions should be directed to Matthew Mariner at Matthew.Mariner@ucdenver.edu