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From: Drupal For Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Karen Merguerian
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Subject: [DRUPAL4LIB] Position Announcement: Web Applications Developer at the Northeastern University Library

Please excuse cross-postings.   Northeastern University seeks energetic, creative, and self-motivated individuals to join its newly re-energized, service-oriented, and forward-looking Library team.

Web Applications Developer

Are you interested in applying your technical skills in an academic environment? Do you think about the future of libraries, scholarly publishing, and digital information management systems?  Do you enjoy working with dedicated colleagues and solving interesting problems?  If so, consider applying to be our Web Applications Developer! 

As part of an expanding technology team, the Web Applications Developer is charged for designing, programming, and/or adapting existing web tools to augment and enhance the Library's various web-based systems.  The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and augmenting the Library's Drupal-based web site (library.northeastern.edu), as well as contributing to the development of other core services, such as the Digital Repository Service, remote service systems, and the online catalog, and will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with library colleagues as well as colleagues in IS and across campus, and participate in an ongoing evaluation of emerging academic and library technologies.

Qualifications for this exciting position include:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field (or equivalent experience).
 Excellent knowledge of database-driven web development using PHP.
 Experience with Drupal strongly preferred.
 Experience with front-end development (CSS, XHTML, JQuery, etc.).
 Knowledge of current web development standards and cross platform compatibility and accessibility techniques.
 Experience with Open Source software.
 Ability to work in an API environment and experience with SOAP and/or REST desirable.
 Excellent oral and written skills to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals and prepare project documentation to support training and best practices encoding guidelines  Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment.
 Ability to take initiative and meet deadlines.
 Experience with IT in a library or higher education setting desirable. 

Questions about this position or Northeastern's digital library program should be sent to Patrick Yott at [log in to unmask]          

About Northeastern University 

Founded in
1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs-our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning-build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.  See northeastern.edu for more information

About Snell Library at Northeastern University

The Library is at the hub of campus intellectual life.  Resources include over 900,000 print volumes, 206,500 e-books, and 70,225 electronic journals.  The Snell Library building welcomes 1.5 million visitors a year on the Boston campus and the Library's web site serves users around the world.
The Library provides award-winning research and instructional services, a growing focus on networked information, and extensive special collections that document social justice efforts in the Greater Boston area. The Library has an ambitious vision to expand its digital initiatives by developing its digital repository, digitizing unique collections, constructing integrated collaborative spaces, and fostering the adoption of digital media and the creation of new knowledge.  Northeastern University Libraries leads the way in redefining library service in the 21st century. See library.northeastern.edu for more information.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received; first consideration will go to those received by April 15, 2012. 

To apply for this position, and to view job grade and salary information, please visit: https://neu.peopleadmin.com/

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University.  Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities.  Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.		 	   		  
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