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Digital Scholarship Coordinator

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Program Coordinator
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Posting Duration 9/19/2023 - 10/10/2023
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

The Digital Scholarship Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and supporting faculty and student digital research projects, ranging from short and long-term consultations (e.g., helping to identify appropriate methods, tools, and training resources) to more intensive, hands-on assistance with technology, project design, and project management. For faculty, they offer a range of teaching support, from providing one-shot instruction sessions to teaching multiple sessions and collaborating on curriculum design. Additionally, the Digital Scholarship Coordinator is responsible for managing the Digital Scholarship Lab and will heavily influence how the space is used and developed.

The collaborative nature of the Digital Scholarship Coordinator position extends to working with staff throughout Milner Library and across campus units such as the Office of Research and the Center for Integrated Professional Development to meet faculty research and teaching needs.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree
2. A Master's or doctoral degree;
3. Demonstrated understanding of a range of digital scholarship methods (e.g., text analysis, GIS/mapping, network analysis, digital exhibits, 3D/immersive technologies, etc.), tools, and skills
4. The ability to engage with research across a variety of disciplines and work with and support faculty and students within those disciplines
5. The ability to collaborate with faculty, librarians, and staff on research projects and teaching
6. Interest in learning new technologies and methodologies
7. Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience providing training on digital methodologies, tools, and topics
2. Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
3. Experience leveraging assessment data to improve teaching and services to enhance student success.
4. Ability to engage confidently with diverse audiences and respond with professionalism and understanding.
5. Self-motivated and directed.
6. Exceptional analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities and service orientation.


Salary

$58,000 - $68,000 annual


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Breanna Crippen
Phone Number 3094388311
Address
Comments Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.