Head, Web and Application Development Services, UNLV University Libraries

Head, Web and Application Development Services, UNLV University Libraries

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Head, Web and Application Development Services, UNLV University Libraries [R0150024].

UNLV University Libraries seeks nominations and applications for an experienced and collaborative administrative faculty member to serve as Head, Web and Application Development Services. This position serves as a department leader and technical manager, leading a department responsible for designing, developing, customizing, deploying, and supporting the Libraries’ websites and web applications, including open source applications such as Islandora, Drupal, and associated locally developed customizations.

Reporting to the Director, Library Technologies, this position manages collaborative projects of various size and scope, encouraging effective time management, communication, and creative problem‑solving amongst project team members. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on web management and development skills with high‑level strategic vision, helping to guide and extend capabilities of the Libraries’ web presence.

• Supervise, lead, mentor and motivate 5 FTE administrative faculty (3 web developers; application developer; web content and user experience specialist), including setting goals, defining expectations, performing evaluations, encouragement for professional development and the planning, prioritization, and assignment of their work.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage projects during all phases of project work, including definition of project scope; analyzation of stakeholder requirements; determination of required resources and constraints; development of project plans and timelines; encouragement for shared ownership of deliverables; and provide regular stakeholder communication throughout all phases of a project.
• Act as a liaison and facilitate effective communication between technical and less‑technical colleagues. Help train or otherwise familiarize library stakeholders on capabilities, processes, and workflows associated with the web environment.
• Work with department and other Libraries’ technical professionals to collaboratively maintain the web infrastructure, including the assessment of new software versions, systems, modules, and associated workflows.
• Help manage external vendor relationship(s) which are utilized to help support the Libraries’ web environment.
• Draft, provide guidance for, and otherwise contribute to clear and appropriate web related documentation, instructions, and workflows. Ensure personnel compliance to coding standards, methods, guidelines, and appropriate documentation.
• Monitor and manage applications which may be used to track project progress, submit troubleshooting issues, etc.
• Monitor news and developments in open‑source development communities for applications used at the Libraries (e.g. Drupal, Islandora, Archives Space), and collaborate with such communities to the extent it benefits local operations.

This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement in accordance withthe UNLV Flexible Work Policy and is evaluated on a case by case basis.

As a strong partner in research and student learning, UNLV Libraries fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning at one of the nation's fastest growing universities. University Libraries comprises Lied Library and four branch libraries and we are a gateway to more than 80,000 electronic journals, 1.2 million volumes, and 1.4 million e‑books. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join our growing organization of over 120 experienced faculty librarians, professionals, and staff members.

The Library Technologies Division is comprised of two departments, Library Systems and Web and Application Development Services, and several additional staff. The division is responsible for the planning, procurement, and lifecycle management and support of a large array of technologies and services supporting library staff and the UNLV student and research communities, including the design, development, and support of…