Salary: $58,291.00 – $79,851.00 Annually
Location: Woodbury, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Library
Job Number: 18-00969
Closing: 11/29/2018 11:59 PM Central
JOB SPECIFICS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in information technology or related field and three years of professional technology training or teaching experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Washington County Library is looking for a Library Technology Coordinator to help create the library of the future. The ideal candidate loves technology and fosters a love for technology in others. Tasks include coordinating and delivering comprehensive technology training to internal and external customers, educating about emerging technologies, and implementing special technology projects for the library.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
One or more years of professional experience creating training manuals and/or course materials
Professional experience leading a project across multiple teams and/or organizations
Professional experience working with emerging technologies
In addition to a resume, a written supplement will be required with the application for this position. The supplement will be used in combination with the complete application materials to determine who will be selected for an in-person interview. You will be asked to attach a separate document with answers to the following questions:
You’ve just been assigned to a project involving a new technology. How would you get started?
What are your favorite and least favorite technology products, and why?
Describe a situation where you had to explain technical details to a non-technical audience. How did you adjust your style for the best learning experience for the non-technical audience?
Where do you see libraries heading in the future?
SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
HOURS / DAYS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $58,291 – $69,071 annually
JOB SUMMARY
The Library Technology Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and delivering comprehensive high-quality technology training to internal and external customers through workshops and individual assistance. This position also educates about and advocates for emerging technologies, and implements special technology projects for the library. The Library Technology Coordinator reports to the Library Technology Manager.
EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in information technology or related field and three years of professional technology training or teaching experience, or equivalent.
CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.
Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace;
Promotes an innovative, future-focused environment that encourages a high level of enthusiasm and competency in technology for staff and the public;
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member in a professional setting;
Demonstrated knowledge of learning design, instructional methods and training techniques, needs analysis, and training program evaluations;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and facilitate one-on-one and group learning activities; and
Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire training participants to engage in subject material.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and deliver technology training to internal customers/staff:
Conduct ongoing technology training needs assessments and establish baseline technology competencies for staff;
Create, communicate, and implement a comprehensive technology training plan for staff that is aligned with Washington County Library’s strategic direction and initiatives;
Develop and implement exercises and tests to evaluate staff knowledge of the material presented; and
Make recommendations to enhance technology training program to adapt to changing technological needs and emerging technologies.
Coordinate and deliver technology training to external customers/public:
Develop and implement technology training services to address community needs;
Design and create training manuals, online learning modules, and course materials;
Provide direct training and assistance on beginner to advanced technology topics; and
Identify and leverage new opportunities to improve technology training program design, implementation, and evaluation.
Implement and maintain special technology projects:
Coordinate and support a wide-range of technologies to provide innovative services for internal and external customers;
Plan, design, test, implement, and maintain new and existing special technology projects. Examples of existing projects include digital literacy playgrounds, radio-frequency identification (RFID), strategic planning equipment, creative and collaborative spaces, virtual reality, and mobile labs; and
Develop recommendations and budgets for new technology enhancements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work is sedentary in nature performed within the Government Center or satellite offices. There is a lifting requirement of 15 – 20 pounds on an occasional basis. There may be frequent wrist and finger manipulation due to high concentration of filing, compiling, calculating, or computer work. No special physical effort or ability is required to perform the work. Most work is performed in a normal office environment.
Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position’s essential functions.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
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