At Getty Digital, we're re-imagining how we use data, software, and systems to provide a deeply linked and consistent experience for staff, scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts as they explore the rich and complex information held across the organization. You will play a central role in our digital preservation program in an environment dedicated to collaboration and continuous improvement.
This is a four-year limited-term position to temporarily expand our team during Getty’s strategic digital transformation initiative.
We are looking for an experienced and user-centered professional to support our Rosetta digital preservation system and our Feith record management (both physical and electronic) system. Reporting to the Product Manager for Digital Preservation, you will be a member of the Collection Platforms & Data team within Getty Digital. In this role you will interact with librarians, archivists, curators, records managers, and subject matter experts from our cultural heritage programs. Additionally, you will engage with project managers, technologists, software developers, and infrastructure staff in Getty Digital.
In addition to daily system management activities, you will work directly with staff to keep abreast of current operations and needs, leverage system capabilities to increase departmental efficiencies, integrate applications, advance interoperability, and advocate for system improvements with our vendors. This position will play a crucial part in a five-year strategic initiative to increase our capabilities in digital preservation, including fully implementing electronic records management across the organization in partnership with the Institutional Records and Archives team.
The Getty is among the world’s most prestigious cultural heritage organizations, dedicated to furthering the study of the history of art. You will work on an amazing campus amongst fabulous art, architecture, and archives, collaborating with world-class scientists, curators, librarians, archivists, and academics. We offer 4 weeks of vacation a year, every other Friday off and excellent benefits. Learn more about our benefits.
This position is a hybrid work environment opportunity; this is not a fully remote assignment. The successful candidate must be a California resident when employment begins and must work at least one day per week on Getty’s campus in Brentwood.
Major Job Responsibilities Provides systems administration of Rosetta for digital preservation and Feith for records management (both physical and electronic)Takes a central role in planning the establishment of and facilitating the use of Feith, the Getty’s first electronic records management systemActively monitors and troubleshoots bugs and performance issues with staff and vendorsPerforms system upgrades and enhancements, developing testing scripts and coordinating with staffCollaborates with program and infrastructure staff to optimize systemsEstablishes and maintains ongoing communication with stakeholders, ensuring upgrades, new features, and changes are communicated effectively and in a timely mannerOversees and manages regular user group meetings with system stakeholders on system-related topicsDirects system-related projects using project management best practicesUtilizes APIs and web services for data retrieval and system integrationsPrepares and maintains system logs, reports, and statistical data to assist in evidence-based decision makingServes as primary technical liaison with vendors and user communities, advocating for Getty interests in the development/enhancement processMonitors and tracks advancements in the field; researches, recommends, and establishes new technical strategies and standardsMaintains a user-focused, helpful, and collaborative style of interaction in the performance of all job duties and in communication with all levels and types of staff and partnersParticipates in national and international user communities to learn about new approaches and share Getty experiences Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experienceMaster's or advanced degree in domain specific area preferred (e.g. MLIS, Data Science, MIS)2-5 years experience managing/supporting digital preservation platforms; direct experience with a records management system and/or workflows strongly preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Expertise in system configuration and customizationThorough knowledge of current and emerging digital preservation, digitization, archives and records management technologies, standards, workflows, and best practicesA strong knowledge of digital preservation systems functionality and associated underlying technical database architecture with a working knowledge of storage and file system managementExperience developing and documenting functional requirementsDemonstrated knowledge of descriptive, administrative, and technical metadata formats and standards, including Dublin Core, METS and PREMISComfort working with various data structure standards (like XML and JSON), the command line and creating UNIX shell scriptsStrong project management skills, especially the ability to deliver projects on-time; to multitask and prioritize; and to identify, analyze, and solve problems Demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions and build consensus within diverse teamsFamiliarity with Github and JIRA workflows Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical issues and processes to non-technical audiencesService-oriented attitude, growth mindset and curiosity a must Benefits and PerksHere are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty MatchGetty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement accountEducational Assistance and professional developmentPaid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days12 Paid HolidaysMany positions have bi-weekly Off-FridaysOn-Site Fitness Center at Getty CenterCommunity service opportunities
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.
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