Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Department: Library RH
Campus: Rose Hill (RH) - Bronx
Position Summary:
The Digital Services Manager participates in the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, and technical support of the University Library's core digital initiatives with primary focus on the library's web presence, all associated web-based applications and back-end databases. Reporting to the Head of the Library's Electronic Information Center, the Digital Services Manager is responsible for coordinating the development of digital collections using the CONTENTdm software platform and other tools and the Institutional Research Repository utilizing the Digital Commons platform. The incumbent provides website customization and database development for the ILLIAD interlibrary loan system, the ARES electronic reserve room, the SirsiDynix Symphony integrated library system, the CONTENTdm digital collections platform, the Digital Commons research repository, and other applications.
Essential Functions:
Collaborates with other library personnel to develop and maintain the library's electronic services.
Maintains the library's web presence including website design, programming, database development, technical support and troubleshooting.
Works with stakeholders to determine the content and layout of the library website (page design, overall navigation, and usability).
Develops and customizes Access and SQL databases as needed.
Configures and provides reporting from Google Analytics.
Provides design, technical support and staff training for CONTENTdm based digital collections.
·Works with faculty and staff throughout the University to encourage participation in the
Internal Number: 3177
About Fordham University
Fordham Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United kingdom.
