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Senior Web Applications/Software Developer (Information
Architecture and
Design Specialist)
Interested applicants must apply online via Northwestern's
eRecruit website,
referencing job opening ID #12084, at:
<http://www.n
orthwestern.edu/hr/jobs/>
The Northwestern University Library invites applications for
the position of
Senior Web Applications/Software Developer (Information
Architecture and
Design Specialist). The person filling this position will
utilize web,
graphics, usability, and programming knowledge and skills to
create and
enhance web-based services provided by the University
Library. Working as
part of a team within the IT division as well as
cross-cutting
implementation groups throughout the Library system, this
position will have
a primary role in creating a dynamic and interactive online
environment that
facilitates the mission of the University Library in
providing an integrated
research and learning environment. The person in this
position will take a
lead role in all aspects of web design and development such
as defining
interaction designs and functionality based on sound
usability principles
and research.
Responsibilities:
- Advocate for a culture of user-centered service throughout
the
organization
- Apply principles of information architecture and usability
to develop
effective interfaces and navigation structures
- Work with staff throughout the Library to develop a
seamless web
environment, integrating various library applications and
services
- Collaborate with library staff, faculty, and external
constituencies to
develop an information architecture for the University
Library web site
- Designs and tests user interfaces
- Designs and writes programs to support integration of
services and
interfaces
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Architecture, Information
Design,
Information Studies, or Human-Computer Interaction or an
equivalent
combination of certification and experience
- Three to five years experience designing and developing
enterprise-level
web-based interfaces based on diverse technologies
- Demonstrated interest in the application of emerging
technologies to meet
the changing needs of users
- Strong collaborative orientation
- Excellent communication sand negotiation skills
- Ability to facilitate groups representing diverse
interests
- Proficiency using Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, XML, HTML, CSS,
Javascript and
Flash
- Knowledge of PHP, Java, or PERL
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and
deadlines.
- Creativity in problem solving to independently resolve
technical issues as
well as extrapolate from one situation to another.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Information Architecture, Information
Design,
Information Studies, or Human-Computer Interaction or an
equivalent
combination of certification and experience
- Knowledge of XPATH, and XSLT.
- Two or more years academic library experience
Environment: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, is
a major private
university with an extensive library system. This includes
the Northwestern
University Library, three branch libraries on the Evanston
Campus, and three
libraries on the Chicago Campus. Northwestern University
Library is a
member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and
participates in
programs of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation
(CIC). The holdings
of the libraries total over 4 million volumes. See more
information about
the Library at: <http://www.l
ibrary.northwestern.edu>.
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
To apply: Interested applicants must apply online via
Northwestern's
eRecruit website, referencing job opening ID #12084, at:
<http://www.n
orthwestern.edu/hr/jobs/>
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.
H. Frank Cervone, Ph.D.
Assistant University Librarian for Information Technology
Northwestern University Library
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
847.491.8304
847.491.8306 (fax)
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