Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Digital Programs and Client Services, the Web 
Program Manager will play a lead role to establish a cohesive, effective, and 
achievable web program. The position will be responsible for oversight of the 
web program including shepherding web projects. This position will collaborate 
with various stakeholder groups, including those within Emory University 
Libraries, to identify standards, best practices, and quality control processes 
for Emory University Libraries web presence.

The Web Program Manager will be expected to prepare project proposals and 
business cases to gain approval of web projects for Emory University Libraries. 
Additionally, this position will work with others to develop recommendations 
for service management and operations once websites are production ready. 
Additionally, this individual will be asked to coordinate and work with 
third-party vendors associated with web development. The position may also 
coordinate and/or direct the work of staff, students, or consultants engaged in 
projects/initiatives related to the program.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

A.            Program Management

Coordinates multiple products and initiatives focused on the development and 
operations of a comprehensive web program for Emory University Libraries
Works closely with the Libraries’ Project Management Office and project 
managers to track outcomes and facilitate communications with stakeholder 
groups for projects and initiatives.
Develops/maintains product and program roadmaps, in consultation with LTDS 
Leadership, the libraries’ leadership and wider library community (i.e. open 
source communities and vendor communities).
Participates in and/or leads committees, task forces, and advisory groups 
related to the program.
Represents program to internal and external customers and partners in 
coordination with LTDS leadership.
Identifies needs for and contributes to policy development to support program 
operations
Partners with LTDS Leadership to maintain program’s strategic alignment with 
overall technology portfolio, the Division’s strategic goals, and the 
libraries’ overall roadmap.

B.             Product Management

Working with relevant stakeholders, develops service metrics and assessment 
plans (e.g. user experience research, analytics evaluation, etc.) to evaluate 
product success, challenges, or the need to sunset.
Articulates business or technical requirements from service owners, content 
owners, other product and program managers, software developers, system 
administrators, and additional stakeholders to inform ongoing programmatic 
needs.
Works with LTDS leadership to define service agreements; contributes to 
operational support as it relates to enhancements defined by service agreement 
roles.
Works with the Assessment and User Experience Department, recruiting, 
designing, and performing user experience research as appropriate.
Works with the Web Content Strategist to identify requirements for the ongoing 
support and maintenance of web content.

C.             Product Development

Works with Library Technology to assess technical feasibility and determine 
resourcing needs for projects.
Participates in product development sprints, often serving as product owner, to 
articulate requirements and prioritize features, establish acceptance criteria, 
and coordinate testing with user bases.
Supports relevant library technology governance activities as needed to approve 
business cases.
Partners with the libraries’ service owners, content owners, and end-users in 
workflow/business process design related to technology implementation.
Works with other product and program managers in LTDS to develop processes and 
best practices to enhance overall library IT service delivery.

D.            Professional and Other Responsibilities

Assists with the division’s communication and reporting initiatives, such as 
InfoForums and annual reports.
Contributes to the general strategic planning process for the division
Assists with other projects for the division
Participates in appropriate professional and scholarly associations and 
organizations including maintaining membership and/or accreditation; attending 
meetings, conferences, workshops; and serving in appointed or elected positions.
Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to 
primary job assignment as well as maintains general knowledge of current trends 
in higher education, academic libraries, and information and educational 
technology.
Adheres to guidelines outlined in the Handbook Governing the Librarian series 
for Faculty-Equivalent Librarians to ensure appointment, appointment renewal 
and promotion-in-rank
Participates in library and campus committees as appropriate for service 
purposes.

Required Qualifications

·       ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science OR 
equivalent education and experience (subject expertise combined with 
appropriate teaching experience and/or library experience).

·       Experience managing large-scale web projects and programs including web 
redesigns, content migrations, development of pattern libraries, development of 
user interface conventions across multiple web products, and content management 
system development.

·       Experience producing artifacts for web related projects and programs 
such as product boards, wireframes, and stakeholder analyses.

·       Demonstrated knowledge of web content management systems and standards 
including Drupal, Wordpress, WCAG, and W3C.

·       Ability to take initiative and ownership of the web program to ensure 
goals and objectives are met, risks are identified and mitigated, and successes 
are recognized.

·       Ability to build and sustain effective interpersonal relationships with 
library staff, faculty and students, off campus faculty and administrators, 
campus administrators, and third-party vendors.

·       Evidence of analytical, organizational, communication, project, and 
time management skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet 
deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and within budget and in 
accordance with task/project parameters.

·       Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with various technology 
applications and platforms such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, 
PowerPoint or other productivity software; Zenhub; ServiceNow; Drupal; Adobe 
Creative Suite; Slack; and Lucidcharts.

·       Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace 
and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty and student 
population.

·       Capacity to thrive in an ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a 
major research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and 
priorities.

·       Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and issues in academic 
libraries, higher education, and relevant subject disciplines.

·       Evidence of active participation, involvement, and leadership in local, 
state, regional, national, or international professional or scholarly 
associations.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Agile and Project Management Training and Certifications (CSM, CSPO, 
PMP)

·       Experience working in alignment within established policies, 
procedures, and governance models.

·       Demonstrated ability to establish or refine operational workflows 
across multiple business units

·       Experience with IT Service Management frameworks and practices with a 
focus on continual improvement and effective management of services and 
products.

·       Evidence of competence in strategic planning and in introducing and 
managing change in complex environments along with budget planning and 
administration, human resources management, and facilities and space planning 
and management in complex organizations.

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should review the applications requirements and apply 
online at  http://apply.interfolio.com/88259 Requisition/Job Posting #88259.

Applications may be submitted as Word or PDF attachments and must include:

1) Cover letter of application describing qualifications and experience;

2) Current resume/vita detailing education and relevant experience; and

3) On a separate document list the names, email addresses, and telephone 
numbers of 3 professional references including a current or previous 
supervisor.  

Candidates applying by Monday, June 28, 2021 will receive priority 
consideration. Review of applications will continue until position is 
successfully filled. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 
that welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations 
from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans. 

General Information

Professional librarians at Emory Libraries are 12-month faculty-equivalent 
positions evaluated annually with assigned ranks renewable for 3 or 5 years 
based on experience and background.  Appropriate professional leave and funding 
is provided.  Depending on educational credentials and position, librarians may 
be considered for a shared/dual appointment between the library and academic 
department as a faculty member.

Librarian appointees at Emory generally have educational credentials and 
professional backgrounds with academic library experience and/or disciplinary 
knowledge and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, professional 
engagement and involvement, research and scholarship, creativity, innovation, 
and flexibility.   Such backgrounds will normally include a graduate degree 
from an ALA-accredited library and information science program AND/OR a 
discipline-specific master’s OR doctoral degree.  In addition to professional 
competence and service within the library in the primary job assignment, 
advancement and/or appointment renewal requires professional involvement and 
contributions outside of the library and scholarly activities.  Candidates must 
show evidence or promise of such contributions. 

Emory provides an extremely competitive fringe benefit plan that includes 
personal leave, holiday pay, medical and dental plans, life insurance, courtesy 
scholarships, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.  For a full list of 
benefit programs, please go to http://www.hr.emory.edu/eu/benefits/.

Description of Institution and Library

Emory University is internationally recognized for its outstanding liberal arts 
college, superb professional schools, and one of the South’s leading health 
care systems. Emory’s beautiful, leafy main campus is located in Atlanta’s 
historic Druid Hills suburb and is home to 7,836 undergraduates and 6,677 
graduate and professional students.

Ranked among the top 25 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) in North 
America, Emory Libraries in Atlanta and Oxford, Georgia are comprised of 7 
libraries, including the Robert W. Woodruff Library, which is home to the 
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, & Rare Book Library; the Goizueta 
Business Library; and the Heilbrun Music and Media Library. Other libraries 
include the Atwood Science Commons, the Woodruff Health Sciences Library, and 
the Oxford College Library located on the Oxford Campus approximately 30 miles 
from Atlanta. Other libraries at Emory include the Pitts Theology Library and 
the Hugh F. MacMillan Law Library.

Emory’s collections include more than 4.2 million volumes, 83,000-plus 
electronic journals, 704,535 electronic books, and internationally renowned 
special collections. The Rose Library is Emory’s principal repository for rare 
and special materials.  Home to over 250,000 rare books and over 15,000 linear 
feet of manuscript material, Rose Library’s collections span more than 800 
years of history—with particular depth in modern literature, African American 
history, and the history of Georgia and the South.

The Emory Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), 
the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Center for Research 
Libraries (CRL), the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), the 
Digital Library Federation (DLF), International Federation of Library 
Associations and Institutions (IFLA), and the Scholarly Publishing & 
Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) as well as regional associations including 
the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), Georgia Library 
Learning Online (GALILEO), and the GETSM Consortium (a consortium of the 
University of Georgia, Emory, Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, and 
Georgia Regents University).

Emory provides an extremely competitive fringe benefit plan that includes 
personal leave, holiday pay, medical and dental plans, life insurance, courtesy 
scholarships, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few. For a full list of 
benefit programs, please go to http://www.hr.emory.edu/eu/benefits/.

Emory University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action 
employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly 
encouraged to apply.

Diversity Statement

Emory Libraries recognize diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values 
integral to achieving our mission to enrich the quality of life and advance 
intellectual discovery by connecting people of diverse backgrounds and 
experiences. We champion an inclusive work environment through competency 
training, reassurance of personal growth, restorative communication practices, 
and diverse recruitment and retention. We offer exhibits, collections, 
programming, and research assistance that speaks to the rich needs and 
identities of patrons from the Emory community and beyond. We encompass 
opportunities that strengthen these values. We invite you to bring your true 
self to the library and feel welcomed when you arrive.

Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veteran 
Employer.


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