Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Workflow
Meta-data Management
Teaching
Research
Sustainability
Project Planning
Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Management
Documentation
Informatics
Accessibility
Supervision
Science
Mathematics
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Programming Languages
Python
PHP
C#
Ruby on Rails
JavaScript
Cloud Computing
Data Management
Project Management
Collections
SAP BASIS
Law
Job Details
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Associate Cloud Engineer will work with others in Library Technology and Assessment Services (LTAS), the Libraries, Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) and campus partners to develop and maintain systems and increase discoverability of digital collections. The Associate Cloud Engineer will assist with building application tools that automate workflows in the cloud, manage metadata, and integrate systems.
About the Work Unit:
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries at Vanderbilt University comprises nine libraries, as well as service departments in collections services, library technology and assessment services, and teaching & learning. We seek to create a welcoming environment and serve as a partner in research and scholarship. The libraries are dynamic places for faculty, staff, students, and alumni to reflect and discover. We also strive to be an open workplace in which staff at every level continuously grow in knowledge and skills, staying abreast of advances and trends in librarianship to power relevant, vibrant research libraries.
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are fundamental to the university's goal of advancing scholarship and learning. We collect, preserve, and make accessible a wide variety of resources, we partner with faculty and students to shape research, and we encourage the development of informed scholars and engaged citizens.
The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is the world's largest open-access digital library dedicated to biodiversity literature and archival materials. The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are a Member of the BHL's Consortia and participate by contributing expertise and strategic guidance, collectively supporting BHL's mission to make biodiversity knowledge freely available.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Supervisory Relationships:
Education and Certifications:
About Us
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of "America's Best Large Employers" as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Summary:
The Associate Cloud Engineer will work with others in Library Technology and Assessment Services (LTAS), the Libraries, Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) and campus partners to develop and maintain systems and increase discoverability of digital collections. The Associate Cloud Engineer will assist with building application tools that automate workflows in the cloud, manage metadata, and integrate systems.
About the Work Unit:
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries at Vanderbilt University comprises nine libraries, as well as service departments in collections services, library technology and assessment services, and teaching & learning. We seek to create a welcoming environment and serve as a partner in research and scholarship. The libraries are dynamic places for faculty, staff, students, and alumni to reflect and discover. We also strive to be an open workplace in which staff at every level continuously grow in knowledge and skills, staying abreast of advances and trends in librarianship to power relevant, vibrant research libraries.
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are fundamental to the university's goal of advancing scholarship and learning. We collect, preserve, and make accessible a wide variety of resources, we partner with faculty and students to shape research, and we encourage the development of informed scholars and engaged citizens.
The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is the world's largest open-access digital library dedicated to biodiversity literature and archival materials. The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are a Member of the BHL's Consortia and participate by contributing expertise and strategic guidance, collectively supporting BHL's mission to make biodiversity knowledge freely available.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
- Work in a team environment to design, develop, and maintain modern applications that are secure and assist in making collections discoverable.
- Partner with BHL staff to assure long-term access and sustainability of the BHL collections.
- Lead project planning and coordination efforts for complex BHL initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, timeline management, and documentation.
- Work with BHL to promote open access and biodiversity informatics
- Support ongoing development of preservation and access systems for library collections.
- Respond to staff and user technical questions.
- Exhibit a commitment to open access, inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in all aspects of their work.
Supervisory Relationships:
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. This position reports to the Director of Library Technology and Assessment Services.
Education and Certifications:
- A bachelor's degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
- Relevant certification in AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with programming languages like Python, PHP, C#, Rails, or JavaScript is required.
- Experience with Cloud computing is required
- Experience with data management is required
- Project management experience is required
- Experience with digital library infrastructure, data repository development, digital collections, or comparable large-scale technical systems is preferred
- Knowledge and experience with a variety of digital formats are required.
- Excellent communications skills and a collegial and supportive attitude are required.
About Us
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of "America's Best Large Employers" as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.