Digital Projects Specialist

Furman University•Lexington, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Digital Projects Specialist provides day-to-day support for creating digital collections and managing the digital collection software used in Furman University teaching and research. The position works in the Digital Collections Center of the Furman University Libraries and reports to the Manager, Digital Collections Center. The role requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and is largely self-directed. Routine work is performed independently; non-routine issues are referred to the supervisor, and significant decisions are made in collaboration with the supervisor. The position supervises 1–4 student assistants and works with Library colleagues, students, faculty, and University staff. Work is performed in an office environment, with potential for a hybrid schedule of up to two remote workdays per week after at least three months of full-time onsite work and approval under the University's remote work policy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience with digitization equipment, such as scanners, and/or digital editing software, such as Photoshop.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to set priorities, multitask, make complex decisions, and effectively meet deadlines.
Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of metadata standards and applications.
Experience working with digital collections systems or platforms.

Responsibilities

Organize and process materials for digitization with the Manager of the Digital Collections Center, following security and archival handling procedures.
Coordinate digitization of print, image, and audio/video formats using scanners, digital cameras, and other digital conversion technology.
Manage workflows for new and existing digital projects to meet project goals and timelines.
Post-process digitized items using media editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, iMovie, and Audacity.
Manage digital file archives and work with the Archivist for Digital Collections to ensure files are digitally preserved.
Create and enter metadata for digital materials made available online.
Upload files and metadata into the University's TIND digital repository system.
Coordinate with the Scholarly Communications Librarian to support digitization and metadata creation for Furman University Scholar Exchange (FUSE).
Work with digital collections partners to coordinate large or recurring projects and ensure timely completion.
Train and supervise student assistants in scanning and editing materials.
Conduct quality control on student assistants' work to ensure digitization and metadata standards are met.
Troubleshoot digitization software and hardware problems, including contacting vendors for support.
Maintain current knowledge of digitization standards and practices through conferences, workshops, training, and relevant reading.
Complete the performance review process with the supervisor to understand performance expectations and alignment with department and University goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.