Employment Opportunities at AISR

Thomas Jefferson University Director of Digital Initiatives

The Department of Academic and Instructional Support and Resources (AISR) of Thomas Jefferson University seeks an energetic and experienced individual to fill its position of Director of Digital Initiatives. This position is primarily responsible for leading AISR in acquiring and managing new technology, including, but not limited to the Integrated Library System (ILS), personal bibliographic management tools (e.g. Refworks), and external databases. This person will lead the Library’s efforts in exploring, acquiring, and maintaining information resources and their supporting technologies (e.g. blogs, wikis, PHP databases, social networking tools, etc.). This includes staff training and support.

The mission of AISR is to strengthen the educational, research and clinical activities of the Jefferson community by:

Providing knowledge-based information
Developing instructional technologies and content
Providing leadership in scholarly communications and publishing
Managing the University’s learning technologies

AISR manages the Scott Memorial Library and two Learning Resources Centers with over 300 public computers. Its systems include SIRSI and Pro-Quest’s Digital Commons (for an institutional repository). Please see http://jeffline.jefferson.edu for more information.

Jefferson has a long and proud tradition of training physicians, nurses and other health care providers and scientists. The University is comprised of: Jefferson Medical College (the largest private American medical school, Jefferson College of Graduate Studies (offering masters and doctoral programs), and Jefferson College of Health Professions (comprised of the Schools of Health Professions, Nursing and Pharmacy). Founded in 1824, it has operated continuously in the center of Philadelphia, Its campus includes Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, a major teaching hospital with over 700 residents/fellows. The University supports a major research agenda in all areas of the medical sciences and healthcare. It is close to important historical and cultural institutions. In addition to the main campus, the Scott Library maintains service agreements with several other hospitals within the region.

Qualifications: Requires BA/BS in computer or information science and 3 – 5 years experience with library information systems and academic computing. Masters in computer, information, or library science preferred. Proven organizational abilities and effective oral and written communication skills are essential. The candidate must have a strong commitment to service. Thomas Jefferson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.

Please send a letters of nomination or application to:
James Wooten, MBA, Business Manager
Thomas Jefferson University
Scott Memorial Library
1020 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Telephone: 215-503-8975
E-mail: James.Wooten@jefferson.edu