[Lacasis-l] Director of Web Services at USC Libraries

[Win Shih]

Please excuse cross-posting.

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USC Libraries' Information Technology unit is seeking an experienced,
service-oriented Director of Web Services. The Director of Web Services is
an integral part of the Libraries IT team. The individual will lead
planning, management, development, and implementation of USC Libraries' web
presence, ensuring that services provided meet users' research needs and
expectations, enhance the user experience, and support the USC Libraries'
strategic plan.

University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the
heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City. As
an employee, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a
member of the "Trojan Family," comprised of the faculty, students and staff
that make the university what it is.

USC Libraries house, in the Doheny Memorial Library and 14 specialized
libraries, collections of over 4MM volumes, more than 5.8MM microforms,
3.1MM images, and nearly 48,500 linear feet of manuscripts and archives. USC
Libraries provides access to over 98,700 serials in print and electronic
formats and nearly 330,000 e-books. USC's Digital Library ranks among the
top 10% of academic repositories with 350,000 digital objects, 16 TB of
data, and an annual growth rate of 6%. The Web Director will be responsible
for providing end-users with access to our vast collection.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

*	Supervise all assigned subordinate staff, usually through other
supervisors. Recruit, screen, hire and train staff. Assess need for
technical/professional growth and recommend development opportunities.
Evaluate employee performance, provide guidance and feedback.
Counsel/discipline as needed.
*	Set departmental goals/objectives and communicate to staff. Assess
or define priorities to achieve performance objectives.
*	Manage Web development project teams within budget and project
schedule.
*	Provide leadership, direction, and technical expertise to design,
develop, maintain, and evaluate libraries' web/mobile presence for services,
content, & interfaces.
*	Define and refine processes and procedures for Web site maintenance.
*	Serve as the library representative on university Web Council and
task forces.
*	Advise management regarding information systems requirements.
Facilitate planning and direct the design, installation, modification and
operations of department information systems.
*	Evaluate vendor proposals for purchases of hardware, software and
technical services to assure adherence to specifications. Analyze project(s)
feasibility.
*	Prepare long and short range plans for web applications selection,
systems development, systems maintenance, production activities and support
resources, coordinating area efforts with university-wide efforts.
*	Develop project specifications. Plan and coordinate project
schedules & activities. Direct coding, testing, installation, debugging and
documentation of systems developments and/or enhancements.
*	Plan/implement necessary controls and procedures to protect systems
and data from modification, disclosure or destruction.
*	Ensure web-related information systems products meet standards and
user requirements.
*	Test web-related software and hardware and monitors and resolves
problems.
*	Oversee development and maintenance of web systems, programming and
operations documentation.
*	Development of training materials and programs for department
staff/users.
*	Stay informed of new developments in field and technology changes.
Make recommendations to management regarding web/web technology changes.
*	Develop/implement security related procedures. Coordinate security
activities with University Public Safety Department. Promote and maintain
standards for security. Ensure dissemination of security related information
to staff. 


Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education:     Bachelor's degree
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:     5 years 
Minimum Field of Expertise:     Directly relevant experience administering
comparable information systems to be able to provide technical direction to
systems development and support staff. Supervisory and budget experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education:     Master's degree 
Preferred Experience:     7 years 
Preferred Field of Expertise:     Management experience in a comparably
configured systems environment. 

For more information and to apply, go to
http://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=62976




(Mr.) Win Shih |Director of Integrated Library Systems

University of Southern California 

UVI 206B, MC 7004 |O: 213-740-9250 |M: 720-936-9097

 <mailto:winyuans at usc.edu> winyuans at usc.edu | http://www.usc.edu/libraries/

 

 

 

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