[POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT] : HEAD, LIBRARIES WEB SERVICES DEPARTMENT, HOUSTON, TX...

[Marc Truitt]

Friends,

We're looking for candidates with a strong user-centric
orientation and significant experience developing and supporting 
database-driven library websites.  We hope you'll consider applying!

cheers,

- mt

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Marc Truitt
Assistant Dean for Systems                      Voice  : 713-743-8979
University of Houston Libraries                 e-mail : mtruitt at uh.edu
114 University Libraries                        cell   : 713-443-6421
Houston, TX 77204-2000                          fax    : 713-743-9811

"I think that maybe I'm dreamin'..."
                                -- Eric Burdon
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
HEAD, LIBRARIES WEB SERVICES DEPARTMENT


Responsibilities:  Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Systems, the 
Head, Libraries Web Services Department manages technical support for 
the University of Houston Libraries’ database-driven Internet Web 
servers, intranet Web server, and other special-function Web servers 
(e.g., electronic reserves, ILLiad, and TDNet).  Works with library 
staff and other users to develop, deploy, and support database-driven 
production websites and empowers content creators by providing tools and 
architecture that support their needs.  Works closely with:  (1) the 
Head, Computer Systems and Networking, who manages general server, 
workstation, and network support, (2) the ILS Coordinator, who manages 
the Innovative Interfaces Millennium integrated library system, which 
serves four independent libraries on three UH campuses, and (3) the 
Assistant Dean for Digital Library Planning and Development, who 
facilitates new digital initiatives.  Supervises the work of one FTE 
exempt technical staff member.  Serves on the Libraries' Web Management 
Committee.  Actively participates in the work of one or more library 
units outside of the Systems Division (e.g., by working shifts at the 
Information Desk).  Librarians hold academic ranks pursuant to the 
University of Houston Librarians’ Governance document.  They are 
expected to develop a record of service and professional involvement.

Qualifications:  Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree. 
Progressively responsible full-time information technology work 
experience, including experience developing and managing Web sites; 
experience developing database-driven Web sites; knowledge of standard 
web design tools and languages; significant knowledge of information 
technology best practices, standards, issues, and trends relevant to 
research libraries; ability to cooperatively set and effectively attain 
goals in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment; and strong 
analytic, problem solving, communication, and negotiating skills.  Well 
developed user-focused service orientation.  Strongly preferred:  Work 
experience with ColdFusion, CSS, Apache, JavaScript, SQL programming, 
SQL Server, and Windows NT Server or Windows 2000 Server.  Desirable: 
Supervisory experience; demonstrated ability to design attractive, 
highly effective, complex, large-scale Web sites; knowledge of Linux, 
PHP, Perl and MySQL.  General knowledge of computer programming and data 
structures.

Salary:  Expected hiring range: $50,000-$55,000, depending on 
qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement 
programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; 
release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local 
income tax.

Library Information:  The UH Libraries are a member of the Association 
of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the 
Texas Digital Library Alliance.  They hold over 2 million volumes and 
have a current materials budget of $6 million.  Total staff includes 48 
professionals and 120 support staff.  Additional information available 
at:  http://info.lib.uh.edu.

General Information:  The University of Houston campus comprises 14 
colleges and schools offering close to 80 degree programs with an 
enrollment exceeding 34,000 students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in 
graduate studies.  Reflecting the multicultural community of 
metropolitan Houston, UH is the most ethnically diverse research
university campus in the nation.

Houston is a vital force in the commerce of the nation.  It has 
established a flourishing cultural life rivaled by few cities in the 
world.  Within easy reach of the Gulf of Mexico, Houston enjoys a low 
cost of living, and was rated eighth among livable North American cities 
by Places Rated Almanac.

For additional facts about Houston, including information about its 
housing market, flourishing arts scene, low cost of living, plus other 
interesting information, visit our Web site at: 
http://info.lib.uh.edu/houston/.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position 
is filled. Send letter of application, resume, and the names of 3 
references, to John Lehner, Library Human Resources Director, University 
of Houston, 114 University Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2000.

Please also furnish the URLs for any Web sites in which you have played 
a significant developmental role.

THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 
EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE 
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.