Libraries Enterprise System Administrator

Old Dominion University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Libraries Enterprise System Administrator. The Libraries Enterprise System Administrator will play a key role in optimizing enterprise systems, including Alma/Primo, ILLiad, EZproxy, to enable quality user services and efficient workflow.

Old Dominion University and ODU Libraries

Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU’s programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.

Recognized as one of Virginia's premier research libraries, Old Dominion University Libraries are essential partners in teaching, research, and scholarly communication through expert, flexible, and entrepreneurial staff, access to information resources; and spaces that encourage refection, exploration, and interaction. As collaborative leaders in the facilitation of information discovery, creativity, and innovation, the Libraries empower the ODU community to provide solutions to complex, real world problems.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Systems Development, this position is responsible for administering, configuring, troubleshooting, and coordinating the support of the Libraries’ enterprise systems, to include Alma/Primo, ILLiad, EZproxy, and other systems. This position also manages the Libraries computing infrastructure of staff desktop and public access computers. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues on teams and task forces devoted to accomplishing Libraries and University goals, as well as charting a course for the future. The Libraries support and encourage continuing education, professional development, and contributions to the library profession.

• Salary and Benefits: This is a fulltime, administrative faculty position. Beginning minimum salary is $60,000, commensurate with experience. Ranked as one of Forbes' top 200 midsize employers, Old Dominion University offers full-time employees the opportunity to participate in a broad range of programs to meet specific needs, including health insurance programs, short-term disability programs, state retirement plans, employee assistance programs, paid time off, and many more. Full benefits information is available at https://www.odu.edu/facultystaff/employee-services/benefits

• APPLICATION: Screening of applicants will begin on February 14, 2018 and continue until position is filled. A complete application will contain a cover letter addressing position requirements, unofficial graduate transcripts, resume and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references. Submit applications at http://jobs.odu.edu/postings/7327
• Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications Required:

• ALA-accredited MLIS/MLS or another graduate degree in information technology, computer science, or other technology field
• Ability to administer enterprise systems in a collaborative environment
• Technical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding and rapidly changing service-oriented environment
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies independently
• Initiative
• Experience in system administration
• Experience supporting Microsoft Office applications
• Preferred:
• Familiarity with library standards such as EAD, MARC, Dublin Core, OAI-PMH, etc.
• Experience working in academic libraries
• Experience managing integrated library systems and discovery services (Alma/Primo preferred)
• Experience supporting PC and Mac hardware and software in an enterprise environment
• Supervisory experience
• Experience as a project manager
• Experience with scripting languages and using API’s