Special Projects Lead
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal

**Job Summary **  
Thesuccessful Special Projects Lead works closely with the
Library Director to

advance the Library through completing strategic projects which typically

require a hands-on understanding of library technology with a clear vision for

library service development. The scope of projects handled by this position

vary from administrative (assisting with vendor negotiations, for example) to

highly technical (piloting leading or bleeding edge technologies, for
example).

In general, work in this area focuses on providing support for strategic

initiatives that are not easily met wholly within the operational units in the

University Library and which may require deep collaboration with individuals

and offices across KAUST. Projects
mayoriginate with or respond to current Library needs or
may result fromUniversity or Library strategic
planning.

This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to

manage teams, lead projects, and partner with students, staff, faculty, and

corporate partners. This position is part of the Library's management

team.

  
**Major Responsibilities **  
-Work closely with the Library Director to identify strategic areas for growth, change and adjustment in the organization. Provide support for and consultation on strategic planning, including annual review and revision of the ITS strategic plan. Actively review our strategic priorities and work with the organization to adjust priorities and resource allocation as needed.  
- Provide support to the Library Director and library management for new initiatives and projects. This work may involve administrative, technology development, and/or logistical support components.  
- Provide liaison-like service to units within the library and across campus for special project initiatives. This work may involve consulting, application development, and/or information brokerage services. The duration of these services can range from weeks to months, depending on the nature of the project(s).  
- Build small teams and manage projects to research, test, and assess evolving or innovative information technologies Test, install, and evaluate a variety of applications to ensure they meet expectations and adhere to university standards. Create and/or edit programs to improve and/or integrate existing systems and applications. If appropriate, work with staff to transfer newly developed applications from development to production environments and establish support practices.  
- Research new developments and make recommendations for best practices in library and information technologies and maintain current awareness of trends and issues relative to library information technology and supported applications.  
- Participate in a variety of meetings related to information strategies and development at KAUST and serve as proxy for the Library Director as appropriate.  
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.  
  
**Technical Skills **  
Demonstrated technical experience in at least one IT domain, e.g. system
administration, web services,

  
**Preferred: **Demonstrated experience with application programming languages (Python, Java), scripting (PHP, Perl, Shell, JavaScript), SQL and systems administration commands; web markup specifications (HTML, CSS and XML/XSL); familiarity with current web authoring languages, multimedia tools, editing/authoring tools and relate website technologies; project management certification; prior experience working in an academic research library .  
  
**Non-Technical Skills or Attributes **  
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, to set
and meet deadlines, and to adapt to new and changing
situations, priorities and technologies; excellent communication
(oral and written), interpersonal, organization, and
problem-solving skills; ability and desire to work with
diverse groups of individuals including students, staff and faculty; strong
initiative and ability to function independently and as a
contributing member of a team.

  
**Required Education**  
BA/BS (computer science or related field preferred) or equivalent education
and experience. **MLS or MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program and/or advanced degree in subject discipline  
  
**Required Experience **  
Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in
library and technology project management at least 5 years working with data-
source driven applications



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