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Title: Digital Scholarship Coordinator
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Milner Library

Job Summary

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.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$58,000 - $68,000 annual

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.

Work Hours

Core work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

November 2023

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference list containing 3 professional references
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

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.

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
bcplese@ilstu.edu 

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.