[Sigia-l] Job Opportunity: Information Architect/Info Processing Consultant, UW-Madison Medical School

[Allan R Barclay]

Hi folks,

Just wanted to forward this opportunity to you on behalf of a  
colleague (my former boss). Sorry for the short notice. Full  
information is available at: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_050868.html

Working title:
INFORMATION ARCHITECT

Official title:
INFORM PROCESS CONSLT(S44DN)

Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Education, or similar field  
required. Masters or Advanced degree preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Demonstrated experience creating and managing higher education web  
sites. Must demonstrate an understanding of delivering educational  
content via the web. Programming knowledge or experience using Cold  
Fusion, PhP, ASP, Java, Javascript or Perl. Knowledge or experience  
of design tools such as Fireworks, Flash or Photoshop. Knowledge or  
experience with relational database systems such as MySQL, Access,  
SQL Server or Oracle.

Principal duties:
The Information Processing Consultant will advance curriculum and  
statewide healthcare distance education objectives of the Medical  
School and affiliated programs by consulting with faculty on an on- 
going basis to determine effective methods for delivering educational  
content via the web. The position will develop and implement systems  
utilizing non-traditional learning methods in a web-based environment  
that will be accessible by faculty, students, health care providers  
and communities and citizens of Wisconsin. The Innovations in Medical  
Education (IME) web site will be the primary focus of this position.  
Since this is a new site, the Information Processing Consultant must  
design site architecture from inception. Candidate must have  
experience in leading a web site design effort. The Information  
Processing Consultant will lead and perform work in all phases of the  
user experience: developing site objectives/user needs, functional/ 
content requirements, interaction design, interface/navigation design  
and visual design. Position will report to the Director, Information  
Technology.

Instructional Technology Development - 80%
Design, develop, and administer a database-driven website to support  
the Medical School's mission of providing statewide access to health  
information as part of the Wisconsin Partnership Fund for a Healthy  
Future.

Work with Faculty, staff, students and other health professionals to  
develop appropriate interface requirements for web site to meet their  
educational objectives.

In cooperation with faculty, research and develop methods for  
delivering web-based educational content for effective learning.

Develop and implement usability studies to determine the  
effectiveness of the web site in meeting educational objectives.

Consult with faculty on database system for storage and retrieval of  
educational content.

Instructional Technology Support - 15%
Participate in strategic planning for Distance Education technology  
with faculty and staff and serve as a member of the Innovations in  
Medical Education web team.

Assist in providing technology assistance and advice for Medical  
School faculty, students and staff on making effective use of the web  
site for distance education.

Prepare administrative reports and deliver on a regular basis to key  
stakeholders.

Assist in the digitization of materials, documents, and other formats  
for inclusion on the web site.

Professional Activities & Development - 5%
Write articles, develop posters and participate in other activities  
on the use of web site for education, teaching and distance learning.

Participate in local, state and national committees.

Additional Information:
Preferred Experience: Work experience in an academic setting or other  
university public service area. Experience working in a production  
environment delivering web-based instructional resources. Attention  
to detail and the ability to interpret, understand, and follow  
technical documentation in performing complex tasks.

A period of evaluation will be required
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Appointment type:
Academic Staff
Department(s):
MED SC/ADMINISTRATION
Full time salary rate:
Minimum $37,731 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term:
This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent:
100%
Anticipated begin date:
AUGUST 02, 2005
Number of positions:
1
TO INSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: JULY 28, 2005

HOW TO APPLY:
Send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing  
#50868 to

John Sabin
Phone: 608-262-6594
Medical School, HSLC
TTY: 608-263-2473
750 Highland Avenue
Fax: 608-262-4732
Madison WI 53705-2221
Email: jpsabin at wisc.edu

Take care,

Allan
________________________________________________________
Allan R Barclay, MLIS, AHIP
Information Architecture Coordinator, Ebling Library
750 Highland Ave, Room 2376
Madison, WI 53705-2221
(608) 262-3957 (phone)  (608) 262-4732 (fax)
abarclay at library.wisc.edu  |  http://ebling.library.wisc.edu