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Please excuse duplication. The California State University Office of the Chancellor is hiring to support the systemwide migration of 23 campuses to Alma/Primo. Come join us -- apply at http://www.calstate.edu/HRS/jobs.shtml (Click on External Candidates link). ** *Job Title:*Manager for Library Data Migration *Job ID:*1012076 *Location: *Downtown Long Beach** *Full/Part Time:*Full-Time *Regular/Temporary:*Temporary (2 year contract expected) *Job Code*: 3318 *Chancellor's Office Statement* Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Manager for Library Data Migration. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 14 paid holidays a year. *Salary* Commensurate with qualifications and experience. *Position Information* The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Manager for Library Data Migration to be responsible for managing and facilitating the 23 CSU campuses and the Chancellor's Office libraries in the successful translation and migration of library data from their current library systems into the new unified library management environment. The Manager, in conjunction with CSU library librarians and library staff, is responsible for creating and implementing the new policies and best practices for management of library data in the unified library management environment across all 23 CSU libraries. They will coordinate and direct data maintenance and associated clean-up efforts at both the system and local campus levels during the pre-implementation phase, assist in monitoring vendor migration activities during implementation and assist in efforts to validate library data post-implementation. *Responsibilities* Under the general direction of the Director, Systemwide Digital Library Services, the Manager for Library Data Migration will: -Provide leadership and expertise in the management of library data in both a local campus libraries and the systemwide services. -Manage processes for data maintenance and clean-up efforts at the campus level pre-migration. -Work with Chancellor's Office and library faculty and staff to create and manage the implementation of best practices and areas for collaboration between the 23 campus libraries in the new unified environment. -Provide expertise in identifying and resolving data migration issues and coordinate efforts to solve these issues. -Identify knowledge gaps involving library data use in the new unified environment and advise on training and other solutions to close these gaps. -Identify any gaps in process, documentation, or procedure, and provide solutions for these. -Participate in various review committees to contribute knowledge and expertise. -Other duties as assigned Systemwide Digital Library Services (SDLS) develops and manages a wide variety of information systems aimed at providing greater access to the collections and services of the CSU Libraries. *Qualifications* This position requires a Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience; at least 3-5 years of professional experience managing library data in a library cataloging, acquisitions or systems role; at least 1 year experience in project management of library projects. The Manager for Library Data Migration works closely with librarians, administrators, and staff across the CSU to identify data usage and inconsistencies between campus libraries. The manager will require: deep knowledge of MARC format and related data standards; experience managing and manipulating library structured data; experience working with Library ILS data fields; familiarity with library operations and practices; knowledge of current metadata standards; critical thinking and process analysis; experience successfully meeting inflexible project deadlines in tandem with vendors and external groups. This position involves knowledge of how library data is expressed in existing and new integrated library systems as well as used by library staff to provide essential services to the students, faculty and staff of the CSU. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in the following areas: experience with Innovative and/or Ex Libris library systems; experience cataloging materials in an academic library; experience working with SQL; experience working with data using APIs; knowledge of scripting languages and automated data processing tools. *Application Period* Resumes will be accepted until July 21st or until job posting is removed. *Equal Employment Opportunity* The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. *E-Verify* This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. *Mandated Reporter Per CANRA* The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. *Conflict of Interest* The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter. *Background* Due to the nature of this position, the Chancellor's Office requires that the successful candidate complete a criminal background check prior to assuming this position. -- Brandon Dudley ULMS Project Director CSU Office of the Chancellor