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Systems Manager

Pay Type:

Salary

Job Status:

Full Time

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:

$60,000.00

Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:

$64,000.00

The Library Company of Philadelphia

Essential Functions

Ensure the day-to-day operation of the library’s IT infrastructure, including LAN networks, data backup, disaster mitigation, e-mail, remote connections, phones, servers, PCs, and web site administration.

Serve as the primary contact with the managed service provider of IT services.

Develop and prioritize long-term projects to ensure the continuing compatibility and interoperability of systems.

Oversee the successful completion of any grant-funded digital projects, including cross-institutional initiatives.

Ensure consistency and sustainability of existing hardware and software by creating, maintaining, and communicating standards/procedures and troubleshooting technical issues.

Liaise with users, library staff, operations, and programming personnel in the areas of systems design and implementation, modifications, or troubleshooting.

Work with library staff to ensure digital assets are secure, accessible internally and externally, and meet accepted archival standards for long-term stewardship.

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices.

Experience, Education, and Licensure

Degree in Computer Science, Library and Information Science, or a related field.

Experience administering systems and platforms such as WordPress and Islandora, as well as other library and archival platforms like Koha and ArchivesSpace.

Back-end web administration, including working knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, Linux Command Line, and MySQL database management.

Project management certification, or experience with managing multiple projects.

Knowledge of server architecture, business networks, and security.

Experience with system migration projects.

Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis, and computer hardware/software systems.

Strong communication, writing, and analytical skills.

Experience in special collections library environment preferred.

Education Level:

Bachelor’s Degree Required, MLIS preferred. Experience: 2+ years

To Apply

The Library Company of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, supporting, and investing in a diverse team of talented, creative, and passionate staff members who have a shared vision of our mission. Therefore, we encourage qualified candidates that represent and embody the diversity found within our community to apply. Interested candidates should submit a single PDF comprising a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and a résumé or CV to Esther Ellis, Office Manager at eellis@librarycompany.org. Please include the title of the position and your last name in the subject line of the email. References will be requested for finalists.