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Position Number004238Position TitleSystems Manager, University Libraries - 004238DivisionAcademic AffairsDepartment350100 - Dean-University LibraryMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years of directly related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an academic setting is preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Dean-University Library is seeking to hire a Systems Manager, University Libraries. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the administration, configuration, and technical support of the libraries’ integrated library system. discovery platforms and website.
- Administers, troubleshoots, and coordinates the integrated library system (Voyager), discovery interface (EBSCO), proxy server (EZProxy), interlibrary loan system (ILLiad), and related platforms and applications, and coordinates reliable and efficient access to the libraries’ collections and resources.
- Responsible for the analysis, planning, development, integration, implementation, testing, documentation and technical support of library technology systems.
- Provides ongoing management of systems that support digitization, digital collection storage and presentation, scholarly publishing, as well as web applications and sites maintained by the University Libraries.
- Coordinates implementation and configuration of new hardware, software, and equipment, facilitating accessibility reviews, system demonstrations, systems and usability testing, and assessment of hardware, software, and network performance.
- Organizes and implements training for library employees on new and existing library systems and technologies.
- Participates in planning and coordinating the work of the Systems unit, collaborates with Systems personnel, and with other library faculty and staff in the integration of and support for library systems applications.
- Develops, plans, and coordinates regular usability testing of the library website and systems to enhance the user experience.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date06/06/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking HoursVariesJob LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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