Company:
University of Hawaii
Location: Hilo
Closing Date: 24/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Hilo, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2024-02257
Department: University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Division: Imiloa Astronomy Center
Opening Date: 10/08/2024
Closing Date: 10/23/2024 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 97395
Description
Title: Web Developer (Digital Hawaiian Medium Platforms Manager)
Position Number: 0097395
Hiring Unit: UH at Hilo, 'Imiloa Astronomy Center- Hawaiian Immersion Pathway
Location: UH at Hilo
Date Posted: 10/08/2024
Closing Date: 10/23/2024
Band: B
Salary : salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately November 2024, pending position clearance and availability of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities (Denotes essential functions)
1. **Serves as the lead information technology administrator, overseeing current and new digital systems and services related to Hawaiian language archival and lexical resources.
2. ** Develops a metadata schema for use by all long-form programming and short-form departments using multiple asset management systems; uses metadata to organize and manage digital assets; creates and edits metadata to describe the content of files, making it easier to search and retrieve them; and tracks metadata standards relevant to the curation of digital collection materials such as EAD, Dublin Core, METS, MODS, and PREMIS.
3. ** Evaluates, interprets, and investigates emerging technologies and equipment for digital file formats and electronic records management; and keeps abreast of advances in information technology regarding electronic records issues, systems analysis, systems development concepts and data storage methods, media, and security; as well as technical requirements for digital preservation, including hardware, software, metadata schema and file formats.
4. ** Manages and coordinates the analytics-reporting systems, Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) records, production and archives management table, tools, fixes, and upgrades to handle bugs or problems that exist in any part of the Ulukau system.
5. ** Manages and coordinates all aspects of the Ulukau Hawaiian Electronic Library including administration, maintenance, monitoring, analyzing, reporting, digitizing, securing, updating and upgrading the web-based service and its many collections.
6. ** Increases collection holdings and initiates collaborations with new potential partners for Ulukau and other digital platforms and projects of the Hawaii 'Imiloa/College.
7. ** Coordinates the digital preservation, curation and storage of all current and newly accessioned physical and digital Hawaiian language archival materials and collections at the College including identifying and obtaining all necessary permissions, contracts and copyright license approval, and negotiating fee prices as necessary.
8. ** Monitors the integrity of digital content to ensure that it has not decayed or become damaged; and ensures digital content remains alive, discoverable, accessible, and usable.
9. Coordinates with staff for proper accessioning and preservation of all materials including the processing and addition of new material (text, audio and visual media) to the Ulukau Hawaiian Electronic Library site.
10. Ensures consistency and accuracy in Hawaiian and English using a standard orthography throughout the system, with the exception of primary sources.
11. ** Coordinates and maintains the Hawaii 'Imiloa/College's presence on the worldwide web and facilitates intranet/internet usage for both academic and administrative purposes; maintains UHH uniform web file structure; and ensures websites are current including updates to features for the Greenstone system and general world wide web standards.
12. Produces digital products such as graphics, animations, imaging, audio and video displays, and other interactive media on a variety of web platforms, using programming and design knowledge; provides creative and technical expertise and acts as subject matter expert in digital product development.
13. Solicits funding through potential grant funders or community partners and serves as liaise, including queries from the public and partners.
14. Coordinates with all technical vendors, with other staff members and with all partners/contractors on the development of new curriculum and program experiences for the Hawaiian Immersion Pathway.
15. Trains and supervises student personnel, including interns and volunteers, in creating and maintaining College web pages; in digital preservation strategies and asset management.
16. Assists in raising community awareness of Hawaiian digital archival resources available via the College.
17. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Hawaiian Studies and three (3) year(s) of progressive responsibility as the lead database administrator, overseeing current and new digital systems and services related to Hawaiian language archival and lexical resources; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of legacy audio and contemporary digital audio hardware and software, familiarity with digital audio workstation and video editing programs, audio restoration techniques and software as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with digital platforms.
4. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and spreadsheets, presentation, database management, and web development software.
8. For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
9. Demonstrated oral and written fluency in the Hawaiian language and successful completion of four (4) years of university Hawaiian Language courses.
10. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with members of the Hawaiian speaking public, students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
11. One-year experience with graphics programs, design of visual media, video production, publications and web design.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Relevant master or doctoral degree.
2. Experience raising community awareness of Hawaiian digital archival resources.
3. Two (2) years of experience in database administration with responsibilities for metadata, digital preservation, digital materials, digital assets, online database, digitizing, and DACS (Describing Archives, A Content Standard).
To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required documents. A complete application must include:
(1) cover letter explaining how each minimum and desirable qualification is met;
(2) resume;
(3) the names and addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) current professional references;
(4) transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).
PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.
Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries: Donnette "Lei" Kapono,
EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link:
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link:
Location : Hilo, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2024-02257
Department: University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Division: Imiloa Astronomy Center
Opening Date: 10/08/2024
Closing Date: 10/23/2024 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 97395
Description
Title: Web Developer (Digital Hawaiian Medium Platforms Manager)
Position Number: 0097395
Hiring Unit: UH at Hilo, 'Imiloa Astronomy Center- Hawaiian Immersion Pathway
Location: UH at Hilo
Date Posted: 10/08/2024
Closing Date: 10/23/2024
Band: B
Salary : salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately November 2024, pending position clearance and availability of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities (Denotes essential functions)
1. **Serves as the lead information technology administrator, overseeing current and new digital systems and services related to Hawaiian language archival and lexical resources.
2. ** Develops a metadata schema for use by all long-form programming and short-form departments using multiple asset management systems; uses metadata to organize and manage digital assets; creates and edits metadata to describe the content of files, making it easier to search and retrieve them; and tracks metadata standards relevant to the curation of digital collection materials such as EAD, Dublin Core, METS, MODS, and PREMIS.
3. ** Evaluates, interprets, and investigates emerging technologies and equipment for digital file formats and electronic records management; and keeps abreast of advances in information technology regarding electronic records issues, systems analysis, systems development concepts and data storage methods, media, and security; as well as technical requirements for digital preservation, including hardware, software, metadata schema and file formats.
4. ** Manages and coordinates the analytics-reporting systems, Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) records, production and archives management table, tools, fixes, and upgrades to handle bugs or problems that exist in any part of the Ulukau system.
5. ** Manages and coordinates all aspects of the Ulukau Hawaiian Electronic Library including administration, maintenance, monitoring, analyzing, reporting, digitizing, securing, updating and upgrading the web-based service and its many collections.
6. ** Increases collection holdings and initiates collaborations with new potential partners for Ulukau and other digital platforms and projects of the Hawaii 'Imiloa/College.
7. ** Coordinates the digital preservation, curation and storage of all current and newly accessioned physical and digital Hawaiian language archival materials and collections at the College including identifying and obtaining all necessary permissions, contracts and copyright license approval, and negotiating fee prices as necessary.
8. ** Monitors the integrity of digital content to ensure that it has not decayed or become damaged; and ensures digital content remains alive, discoverable, accessible, and usable.
9. Coordinates with staff for proper accessioning and preservation of all materials including the processing and addition of new material (text, audio and visual media) to the Ulukau Hawaiian Electronic Library site.
10. Ensures consistency and accuracy in Hawaiian and English using a standard orthography throughout the system, with the exception of primary sources.
11. ** Coordinates and maintains the Hawaii 'Imiloa/College's presence on the worldwide web and facilitates intranet/internet usage for both academic and administrative purposes; maintains UHH uniform web file structure; and ensures websites are current including updates to features for the Greenstone system and general world wide web standards.
12. Produces digital products such as graphics, animations, imaging, audio and video displays, and other interactive media on a variety of web platforms, using programming and design knowledge; provides creative and technical expertise and acts as subject matter expert in digital product development.
13. Solicits funding through potential grant funders or community partners and serves as liaise, including queries from the public and partners.
14. Coordinates with all technical vendors, with other staff members and with all partners/contractors on the development of new curriculum and program experiences for the Hawaiian Immersion Pathway.
15. Trains and supervises student personnel, including interns and volunteers, in creating and maintaining College web pages; in digital preservation strategies and asset management.
16. Assists in raising community awareness of Hawaiian digital archival resources available via the College.
17. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Hawaiian Studies and three (3) year(s) of progressive responsibility as the lead database administrator, overseeing current and new digital systems and services related to Hawaiian language archival and lexical resources; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of legacy audio and contemporary digital audio hardware and software, familiarity with digital audio workstation and video editing programs, audio restoration techniques and software as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with digital platforms.
4. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and spreadsheets, presentation, database management, and web development software.
8. For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
9. Demonstrated oral and written fluency in the Hawaiian language and successful completion of four (4) years of university Hawaiian Language courses.
10. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with members of the Hawaiian speaking public, students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
11. One-year experience with graphics programs, design of visual media, video production, publications and web design.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Relevant master or doctoral degree.
2. Experience raising community awareness of Hawaiian digital archival resources.
3. Two (2) years of experience in database administration with responsibilities for metadata, digital preservation, digital materials, digital assets, online database, digitizing, and DACS (Describing Archives, A Content Standard).
To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required documents. A complete application must include:
(1) cover letter explaining how each minimum and desirable qualification is met;
(2) resume;
(3) the names and addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) current professional references;
(4) transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).
PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.
Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries: Donnette "Lei" Kapono,
EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link:
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link:
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