**Lead Library Specialist (OER & Digital Scholarship)** **Bookmark this Posting** **Print Preview** **|** **Apply for this Job** **Please see Special Instructions for more details.** Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major. **Posting Details** Position Information **Posting Number** S06041P **Position Title** Lead Library Specialist (OER & Digital Scholarship) **Department** Library **Location** Arlington **Job Family** Library **Position Status** Full-time **Work Hours** Standard **Work Schedule** Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm. + Flexibility is required to ensure the department is appropriately staffed in order to satisfy all service needs. + Professional development, conferences, and training may require travel and/or overnight accommodations. **Open to** External and Internal **Salary** Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $42,000. **Duration** Funding expected to continue **Pay Basis** Monthly **Benefits Eligible** Yes **Benefits at UTA** We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. **https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits** To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: **https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php** **Job Summary** The Lead Library Specialist for Open Educational Resources (OER) and Digital Scholarship (OERDS) supports the Digital Publishing Librarian in managing the Libraries’ open access publishing program through Mavs Open Press. This position is responsible for coordinating publishing project timelines and workflows, communicating with faculty, staff, and student partners, and maintaining accessibility and quality standards. As part of the OERDS department, the Lead Library Specialist assists with the efficient operation of programs and projects and with collecting and reporting departmental data and assessment. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + **Digital Publishing** + Under the supervision of the Digital Publishing Librarian, coordinates departmental efforts to ensure that all subcomponents for Mavs Open Press submissions (books and journals) progress through the publication workflow and adhere to designated timelines. + Communicates regularly and proactively with publishing project authors and editors. + Maintains and upholds best practices for accessibility in web content and digital documents. + Answers basic questions on copyright, fair use, and open licensing. + Presents informational sessions on publishing workflows, accessibility standards, and grant requirements. + Creates and maintains informational training guides and operational documentation and makes recommendations for change. + Provides excellent customer service to subject matter experts, including faculty, staff, and students from across campus; UTA Libraries’ staff and administration; and other community members. + **Departmental Program Support** + Coordinatesdata collection and assessment for strategic projects and departmental evaluation, including semesterly cost avoidance data and student satisfaction surveys. + Coordinates project workflows and timelines for other departmental teams and projects, such as the UTACARES Grant, Course Reserves, Digital Projects, and MavMatrix. + Assists OERDS team with workshops, training, and consultations, including scheduling and catering. + Contributes to departmental marketing and outreach through the Open @ UTA blog, Libraries’ websites, LibGuides, social media, and other platforms. + Provides input on the department’s strategic planning and goal-setting activities. + Performs other duties as assigned **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree. + Two (2) years of experience providing professional administration and coordination of a program/project. **Preferred Qualifications** + One (1) year of experience in publishing and/or overseeing print or electronic communication. + Demonstrated experience coordinating projects using project management software, such as Trello, Microsoft Planner, or Asana. + Experience or training in using Pressbooks or WordPress, Adobe InDesign, or other digital publishing platforms. + Experience or training in using HTML and CSS for web design. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Knowledge of universal design and/or common accessibility barriers and experience evaluating and addressing them. + Knowledge of copyright law as it relates to education and ability to provide guidance on public/open licensing options. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization. + Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people of different backgrounds in a team-based environment. + Professional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively. + Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint, and other common office software. **Other Requirements** **Working Conditions** This position may include non-traditional work hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays depending on the needs of the university community. UTA Libraries has various locations across campus. **Special Conditions for Eligibility** **CBC Requirement** It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. **EEO Statement** It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. **University Information** The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at **https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100** . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. **ADA Accommodations** The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email **ADADocs@uta.edu** . Posting Detail Information **Number of Vacancies** 1 **Open Until Filled** **Minimum Number of References Required** 3 **Maximum Number of References Accepted** 3 **Special Instructions to Applicants** Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major. **Requirement Questions** Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 1. *What is the highest level of education attained? 2. GED 3. High School Diploma 4. Associate's Degree 5. Bachelor's Degree 6. Master's Degree 7. PhD or equivalent 8. *How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field? 9. None/less than 2 years 10. 2 to 3 years 11. 4 to 5 years 12. 6 years or more 13. *What is your level of expertise working in project management systems such as Trello, Microsoft Planner, Asana, etc.? 14. Basic knowledge 15. Intermediate 16. Advanced 17. Proficient **Documents Needed To Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume or CV 2. Cover/Interest Letter **Optional Documents**