[Pasig-discuss] JOBS: Open Research and Digital Scholarship Managers (University of Southampton)
Ed Fay
digitalfay at gmail.com
Thu Feb 15 10:00:44 EST 2018
Apologies for cross-posting, etc etc
We have two exciting roles available at the University of Southampton for
innovators who can facilitate transformative change to improve the
experience of our user communities and the quality of the scholarly
environment. Both are outward facing and you will be working with a range
of colleagues and users across the University and globally. Please do
contact us for an informal discussion – details are below.
Ed Fay and Wendy White
Open Research Development Manager (readvertisment)Research Engagement
*Location: *Highfield Campus
*Salary: * £37,706 to £47,722 per annum
Full Time Permanent
*Closing Date: * Sunday 04 March 2018
*Interview Date: * To be confirmed
*Reference: *959818KX-R
https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=959818KX-R
The University of Southampton is seeking an experienced and innovative
professional as Open Research Development Manager. Based in the Research
Engagement Division of the Library, this is a leadership role working as a
contributor to the Library’s Policy and Strategy Forum and closely with the
Senior Management Team.
Alongside the Research Data Development Manager you will work with a team
of Research Engagement Librarians to shape, develop and manage holistic
open research services. You will have strong communication, influencing and
listening skills to foster deep partnerships with the academic community,
postgraduate researchers and professional experts, engendering long term
cultural change.
You will have excellent knowledge of global scholarly communication policy
and practice and be able to contribute to local, national and international
initiatives to improve business models, standards and knowledge transfer to
facilitate innovation. You will have experience of managing and/or
contributing to projects and a track record of timely service delivery.
Experience of UK funder policy and reporting requirements, including the
Research Excellence Framework, is desirable but not essential.
The University is committed to maximising the impact of its open research
and this role will include leading the library contribution to University
wide research impact and engagement initiatives.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Wendy White,
Associate Director (Research Engagement), W.H.White at soton.ac.uk
*Digital Scholarship Manager*
*Content, Collections and Discovery*
*Location: *Highfield Campus
*Salary: * £37,706 to £47,722 Per annum
Full Time Permanent
*Closing Date: * Tuesday 27 February 2018
*Interview Date: * To be confirmed
*Reference: *973518KX
https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=973518KX
The University of Southampton Library and Arts manages a diverse collection
of primary sources, rare books, and digital content supporting research and
education across all faculties and subjects.
We are seeking a Digital Scholarship Manager to manage the development of
innovative Library services supporting digital research and education,
developing programmes and projects of digital transformation with a focus
on Library collections and content, including digitisation, digital
curation, digital preservation, and promotion of the unique and distinctive
information assets of the institution.
The post-holder is pro-active in identifying trends and opportunities in
digital transformation and applying insights developed through engagement
with internal and external communities of practice to meet University
strategic priorities. The role involves joint leadership of the Learning
Technologies and Digital Innovation shared service in partnership with
iSolutions and is responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of the
Library web environment ensuring that a high-quality user experience drives
a culture of continuous improvement across multiple services and interfaces.
The post-holder manages the Digital Scholarship team (currently c. 5 FTE),
maintains relationships with internal and external practitioners working in
the digital transformation of research and education, collaborates with
colleagues from across the Archive, Collections, and Engagement teams, and
works with other Library managers to ensure the delivery of ambitious and
forward-looking strategies for the provision of innovative digital content
and the development of digital skills and support services for the
University.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ed Fay, Associate
Director (Content, Collections, Discovery) E.Fay at soton.ac.uk
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Ed Fay (Associate Director, Library & Arts, University of Southampton)
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