Web Job Position; Atlanta GA

[Susan Wells]

Web Sites Coordinator

Institute of Paper Science and Technology
(A research affiliate of the Georgia Institute of Technology)


Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Haselton Library and Knowledge Center, the Web 
Sites Coordinator develops, manages, and coordinates the IPST Web sites 
with regard to their content, information architecture, design, and overall 
functionality.  The IPST Web sites include an intranet, public Web site, 
and Member Channel (an extranet).

Interact with content developers regarding their need to convert content 
into Web-accessible formats, including HTML, PDF and other image 
formats.  Perform HTML content formatting. Apply metadata and taxonomies to 
enhance the information retrieval and searching efficiency of the IPST Web 
sites.

Works in close partnership with the Digital Library Coordinator to develop 
best practices in front-end programming, information architecture, content 
management work processes, and design.

Works with IPST Editorial Services in the editorial review of Web sites 
content. Interacts with the Director of Institute Development, who is 
responsible for marketing IPST programs and services and promoting IPST's 
public image, to achieve Web site design that maximizes customer attraction 
and successfully promotes IPST's products and services.

Works closely with the IPST Information Technology Department in 
application development, systems administration, and other IT 
Department-related responsibilities.  Monitors and implements appropriate 
changes in Web technology. Works together with the Manager, Library and 
Knowledge Center to manage any outsourced projects regarding Web site 
design, programming and content development work. Also assists the Manager 
with improving and maintaining approaches to tracking and analyzing the use 
of the IPST Web sites. Supervises the Web Sites Specialist.

Qualifications:
Master's degree in computer science, library/information science, 
information design, or a field appropriate to the development of Web sites. 
A minimum of two years of relevant experience.
Considerable experience with advanced HTML. Project management & leadership 
skills. Knowledge of principles in emerging information-related disciplines 
such as content management and information architecture. Knowledge and 
experience with Web design, metadata and taxonomy applications, Web 
accessibility/usability guidelines and testing.  Well developed skills in 
translating customer needs into Web functions a plus. Technical skills 
being sought include some combination of graphic design, CSS, JavaScript, 
XHTML, CGI scripting, Perl, XML/SGML, Java, UNIX, SQL database 
programming.  Experience in building database-backed dynamic Web sites 
preferred.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three 
professional references including their street addresses, phone numbers, 
and e-mail addresses, to IPST Human Resources Manager, 500 10th Street, 
Atlanta, GA IPST is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants subject 
to drug testing. FAX 404-894-5302, e-mail human.resources at ipst.edu. IPST is 
a public research institute and graduate school supporting the pulp and 
paper industry and is affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology. 
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Salary and Benefits: $39,180 minimum. Benefits include 15 days vacation, 
sick leave, group health/dental insurance, and TIAA/CREF retirement plans.