[Sigkm-l] Job Posting

[Kelly A Green]

I am posting the following for the Ford Foundation. 
Please read the post for additional information.

Kelly Ann Green 
KMS Content Analyst 
Virginia Retirement System
kgreen at vrs.state.va.us <mailto:kgreen at vrs.state.va.us> 


"Selmo, Lisa" <L.Selmo at fordfound.org> wrote:


THE FORD FOUNDATION

320 EAST 43RD STREET

NEW YORK, NY 10017

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

E-CONTENT SPECIALIST



The Ford Foundation is a private philanthropic institution that serves as a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Our goals are to: Strengthen democratic values; reduce poverty and injustice; promote international cooperation; advance human achievement.  This has been our purpose for almost half a century.



SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The E-Content Specialist is responsible for gathering and documenting users' content requirements and translating them into system specifications, developing and maintaining content collections and content architectures, developing interfaces and applications to facilitate information access and delivery, and participating in the integration of content management with organizational applications and digital content preservation initiatives. Responsible for identifying, populating and maintaining content including quality control of an online bibliographic database. The E- Content Specialist will participate in Web related projects including Foundation intranet sites. S/He will understand web projects as a technical user as well as a Foundation user.



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Master's Degree (preferably in Information Sciences or Business)

·        Significant project management experience including web technical project management, development methods and tools

·        Knowledge of organizational taxonomy and other content architectures to facilitate information access, delivery and publication

·        Significant project management experience including web technical project management, development methods and tools

·        Strong Internet and web application development background with high level support and excellent user satisfaction experience

·        Ability to communicate with technical staff and to translate technical requirements into concepts understandable to non-technical staff

·        Knowledge of initiatives related to providing access to electronic resources

·        Experience in information based or web development/usability setting

·        Strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, written and presentation skills

·        Ability to cooperatively set and effectively attain goals in a fast-paced and changing environment

·        Broad knowledge of digital technologies, marc/metadata standards, and best practices

·        In-depth knowledge of information retrieval and organizational principles, computer systems and relational database management systems.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

Knowledge of ASP, HTML and MS-SQL. Experience in using or understanding concepts of VB, Java or other object oriented languages; substantial knowledge of Microsoft/Intel platform and XML; familiarity with Microsoft Share point or other portal software.



Grade:                               128 - Exempt



Hiring Guidelines:            $57,200 - $68,300



To apply for employment, please send resume and cover letter including salary information to Ms. Theresa Smith at 320 East 43rd Street New York, N.Y 10017 OR visit www.fordfound.org/employment  

Excellent benefits include Foundation-paid comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, generous vacation, and tuition reimbursement. 

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at The Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. 



March 17, 2006                                                                                                                                                     #708



Lisa Selmo 
The Ford Foundation 
Office of Human Resources  
320 East 43rd Street 
New York, N.Y. 10017 
(212) 573-4934 
l.selmo at fordfound.org 
www.fordfound.org