"Academic Program Support Specialist, Metadata"

Job Summary

Plans and implements program initiatives for the assigned college, academic department, and/or academic unit. Participates in the generation of program resources, communication, design and development of operating goals, objectives, and protocols. Serves as primary point for program implementation and operational matters. Provides technical, professional and programmatic guidance, consultation, and support.

Responsibilities

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reviews and edits metadata through copy cataloging of purchased eBooks, print books, and other library resources in different formats with some degree of independence, utilizing international standards, codes, and practices
2. Creates, updates, and maintains holding and item records. Processes library resources in a timely manner
3. Activates electronic portfolios for electronic books in the library's catalog to enable access. Maintains bibliographic records for specific electronic collections, including licensed demand- driven collections
4. Performs batch updates and changes to descriptive and subject metadata to maintain the library catalog, including withdrawals, item status updates, and location changes
5. Provides cataloging and metadata statistics or reports as needed
6. Participate in planning, procedure development and implementation, and policy and decision-making processes for the unit and for the department and library as required
7. Resolves and responds to metadata issues reported via online form, library help desk, any library staff. Cross-trains on receiving and processing serial issues and standing orders and corrects serial metadata records as needed

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Required Experience

One (1) year of work experience related to the position

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Previous experience with program development and coordination
Previous experience in higher education

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Working knowledge of a bibliographic utility and library services platform

SKILLS

Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy and efficiency
Strong organizational skills, including ability to plan and prioritize multiple tasks to meet established deadlines

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1%-24% of the time.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education