Job Title: Web Services Librarian (Non-Teaching Adjunct 1)
Job ID: 22223
Location: Hostos Community College
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
GENERAL DUTIES
Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.
CONTRACT TITLE
Non-Teaching Adjunct
FLSA
Non-exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Library at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College is seeking a part-time Web Services Librarian (Non-teaching Adjunct) who will contribute expertise to help the Library enhance its online presence, working closely with a team of library faculty to develop and expand online library services. The successful candidate will work approximately 12 hours/week and report to the Chief Librarian and perform the following, but not limited to, duties:
Use a content management system to create, update, and validate content for the library website. Support the integration of applications that improve the user experience in discovering and accessing library resources and services. Systematically review existing content and perform updates as needed. Develop and document processes.
Serve with other library faculty on the Library’s Communications & User Experience Team and Curricular Support Team; contribute strategy and expertise to improve user experience, remote reference, library instruction, and undergraduate teaching and learning at the College.
Create and maintain instructional materials and digital learning objects.
Perform other duties as assigned, including staffing the Library’s online and in-person reference service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are preferred:
Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution, or current enrollment in a program awarding such degree is strongly preferred.
Experience in website design, application of web accessibility standards, content management system support, XHTML, HTML, CSS, and text and image editing software.
Current knowledge of web and digital content technologies, and standards of interoperability, usability, and accessibility for the web.
Experience using the Bootstrap toolkit for web development, specifically with LibGuide CM.
Experience with designing and/or running user experience testing.
Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience, work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively as a team member, and establish cooperative working relationships with colleagues.
Availability to work weekend and evening hours
COMPENSATION
$44.69/hr; up to 225 hours per semester
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu and navigate to the following links: "Employment" and "Search Job Postings"
Please submit resume, cover letter, and three professional references.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of applications to begin February 23, 2021.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
